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Buhari’s Slow Pace Stifling Momentum And Breeding Rebellion! By Frisky Larr
These days, almost every Nigerian with a computer keyboard and the ability to formulate any sentence in English (no matter the quality) is a political analyst. Such self-styled talents and geniuses parade themselves on private […]
Issues/Policy
Fighting corruption with double-standards and human rights abuses By Femi Aribisala
In just six months, the government’s anti-corruption policy has gone off the rail. During the election, candidate Buhari made this pledge: “Whoever that is indicted of corruption between 1999 to the time of swearing-in, would […]
Business
Stanbic IBTC, CBN, FRC face-off unnecessary By Tayo Oke
The ongoing regulatory chess game taking place between two of our major regulatory bodies, the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and Central Bank of Nigeria, over the financial statements of one of the major players […]
Security
Paris attack and urgency to defeat Boko Haram By Bayo Olupohunda
The terrorist attacks in Paris, which at the last count left hundreds of people dead and dealt a blow on France national security, should prompt a more aggressive approach towards ending Boko Haram terror by […]
Politics
Buhari must not fall into Jonathan’s pit By Azuka Onwuka
Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s greatest undoing was silently nursing a second term bid early in his first term. That ensured that most of his actions were dictated by the need not to offend those who […]
Politics
Senate Probes: Between Duty and Hysteria By Eniola Bello
Since Nigeria embarked on the present democratic experiment in 1999, the National Assembly has always been quick to resort to probes of government ministries, departments and agencies at the drop of a hat. Indeed, in […]
Economy
Why we ignored calls for naira devaluation, by CBN
ABUJA—The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday, disclosed that it refused to further devalue the Naira because it would not have had direct impact on the country’s exports as a mono-economy. The CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin […]
Law
Dasuki: Fed Govt seeks court’s understanding ….. NATION
•AGF, Solicitor General pray for time THE Federal Government yesterday sought the understanding of the Federal High Court, Abuja in its handling of the case involving former National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Mohammed Dasuki (rtd). […]
Society
Agency confirms 274 Nigerians died in Saudi stampede ……. NATION
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) yesterday put the Nigerian death toll in the Saudi stampede at 274. Forty four others are still missing while two are receiving treatment in Saudi hospitals, the agency’s […]
Economy
FG’ll focus on non-oil revenue – Adeosun …… PUNCH
Following the global slump in crude oil prices, the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has said the Federal Government will henceforth focus on raising non-oil revenues. She told the Financial Times that stricter enforcement […]
Economy
Buhari seeks approval to pay N413b subsidy claims …… NATION
There is good news for fuel marketers. President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the National Assembly to approve the payment of their N413 billion claims, it was learnt yesterday. The payment is believed to be the […]
Society
Oyo, Ogun host HID Awolowo’s farewell events …… VANGUARD
Ibadan—Commercial and vehicular activities were temporarily put on hold yesterday in the ancient city of Ibadan during the lying in state and commendation service held in honour of the late Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo. […]
Economy
N5,000 unemployment benefit starts in 2016 …… PUNCH
The Federal Government has started the process of fulfilling its promise to pay N5,000 monthly allowance to 25 million unemployed youths in the country with 2016 as the take-off date, The PUNCH investigation has revealed. […]
Economy
REMITA: Accountant-General, CBN meet SystemSpecs today …… VANGUARD
THE Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will today meet with SystemSpecs, banks and other stakeholders on the tariff for the transactions fees to be […]
Economy
FG to explore a mix of energy sources to attain power needs- Osinbajo …..VANGUARD
ABUJA – Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Monday stated that the federal government was working to provide alternative energy sources through a mix of renewable and nuclear energy to improve power generation in the country. […]
Business
Dangote resigns from Dangote Flour Mills…Vanguard
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, on Monday, announced his resignation from Dangote Flour Mills following South Africa’s Tiger Brands funding withdrawal. Dangote resigned alongside Olakunle Alake, Asue Ighodalo and Arnold Ekpe immediately after the announcement, which […]
Issues/Policy
EDITORIAL: The Challenges Before Buhari’s Ministers….PremiumTimes
Finally, after almost six months of the Buhari Administration, a cabinet of 36 ministers has been unveiled. This is despite arguments that had been growing in the polity that if Nigeria were truly broke and […]
Video
What Buhari told INEC boss, police IG on Kogi polls – Presidency….PremiumTimes
The Presidency has disclosed details of the “five-minute meeting” President Muhammadu Buhari held with the leadership of Independent National Electoral Commission, and the Inspector General of Police on the November 21 governorship election in Kogi […]
Issues/Policy
Nigerian Army threatens “minimum force” in stopping Biafra agitators….PremiumTimes
The Nigerian Army on Monday threatened to use minimum force in dealing with civilians agitating for the return of the defunct Biafra Republic. The General Officer Commanding of the 3rd Division of the Nigerian Army, […]