Issues/Policy
There Was Once A Bench By Eric Teniola
“Chief Justice, I am glad you gave that judgment, because I want you to feel free, If I commit a crime or do wrong in your opinion, to say so……if I am brought before you, […]
Issues/Policy
Issues/Policy
INTERVIEW: Nigeria is dancing on the cliff — Ex-U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria
Former United States Ambassador to Nigeria and an expert on Nigerian and African affairs, John Campbell, in this one-on-one interview with PREMIUM TIMES Washington Bureau reporter, Bisi Olanipekun, discusses Nigeria, his new book on South […]
Issues/Policy
Is There A Future By Ayo Adio
The greatest Challenge before any leader in the world today is the creation of meaningful opportunities for its youthful population in terms of gainful employment, decent livelihood and an optimism towards a secure future. This […]
Government
Buhari, Please Stop Charade Of War Against Corruption, Please!, By Okey Ndibe
One sees little evidence that Buhari’s team has viable answers. I’d suggest, for a start, that it abandon the farcical pretense of fighting a war against corruption. Cut that drama that has produced no conviction […]
Government
The Magu Scare, By Dele Agekameh
Magu’s case symbolises the frustration, agony and anguish of being a rare upright person in a country that is seriously infested and bedevilled by corrupt, evil and satanic-minded individuals. For many months, there was procrastination. […]
Government
Infrastructure Renaissance, Agric Revolution Catapult Ikpeazu’s Profile By Uche Olehi
Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu is on top of his game. His profile is galloping and surging upwards to the consternation of detractors, “distractors”and growing specie of dyed in-the -wool critics. And the […]
Government
Distress Signals For Our Democracy | Vanguard
THE Rivers State legislative re-run elections conducted penultimate weekend, again, raised concerns about the health of the nation’s democracy. The elections conducted in an atmosphere of distrust and suspicion, were generally marred by violence, large-scale […]
CRIME
EFCC Corrupt – Fayose
The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as unfit to fight corruption because it is “an irresponsible and corrupt organisation.” The governor, who commended the judiciary for standing […]
Economy
Recession Won’t End Soon, Says Obi
A former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, on Tuesday, said the economic recession in the country would last longer than expected. He stated this at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, while […]
Government
[VIDEO] Soldiers Fighting Boko Haram Beg Buhari For Food, Water
A video showing the plight of Nigerian soldiers fighting Boko Haram in the North East has gone viral on the Internet, sparking outrage. The undated video, which was uploaded on YouTube on Tuesday, showed several […]
Government
Senate Says Magu’s Rejection Stands; Denounces Ndume | PremiumTimes
The Senate has countered its Majority Leader, Ali Ndume, by restating its rejection of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The Senate had last Thursday turned down a request […]
Business
Why Every Nigerian Must Know About MMM (2), By Sunday Adelaja
A lot of you think you are not doing anything wrong by participating in MMM. You think you are better than the armed robbers, thieves and corrupt politicians, but you are actually doing the same […]
Government
The Head of Nigeria Is Not Correct!, By Simbo Olorunfemi
Perhaps it is the case that the head of Nigeria has gotten so big that it has become difficult for it to be correct. Did someone not say that the bigger the size of the […]
Issues/Policy
Electoral Reform In Nigeria: Setting the Record Straight, By Udo Jude Ilo
Electoral corruption is the worst kind of corruption. It delegitimises government, emasculates the people and destroys the fundamentals of a democratic state. The fact that we are having a conversation of this nature after 17 […]
Government
After defaulting for a year, Saraki wants ‘few more days’ to disclose NASS budget
Despite failing for over a year to keep his repeated promise of making details of the National Assembly budget public, Senate President Bukola Saraki says he will fulfill that pledge in a “few days’ time”. […]
CRIME
BREAKING: Malabu $1.1 Billion: EFCC Files Fraud Charges Against Adoke, Etete, Aliyu
The anti-graft EFCC has filed fraud charges against Nigeria’s former Attorney-General, Mohammed Adoke; a former petroleum minister, Dan Etete; and a controversial businessman, Abubakar Aliyu, and others for their roles in the Malabu $1.1 billion […]
Issues/Policy
The Uyo Church Tragedy | Tribune
The gloom and mourning pervading the streets of Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, may take a while to recede following the death of about 29 people and the injury of about 168 persons […]
Issues/Policy
Tackling the Nigerian problem: Beyond the political leadership | Tribune
Nigeria, the country of my dreams. How did the “giant of Africa” get to this point? Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960 amidst great pomp and hope for what the future entailed. However, 56 […]
Government
Solid Minerals: Last Frontier In Nigeria’s Search For Capital By Tayo Oke
Nigeria, says the Minister for Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, is “sitting on an abundance of natural wealth” yet to be tapped and commercialised. This is a truism that is at once energising and perplexing […]
Government
Dalung and ministers Buhari ‘spended’ months to search for By Azuka Onwuka
If Channels TV did not show the videotape of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Solomon Dalung, telling the House of Representatives Committee on Sports that “the funds spended were properly spended,” anybody alleging […]