Security
Kassim the oracle speaks again By Ochereome Nnanna
Perhaps, the reason why we are yet to defeat Boko Haram is that we, as a nation, have not approached the war on terror as a nation at war. When a nation goes to war, […]
Issues/Policy
Faces and phases of corruption By Gbenga Omotosho
WERE it to be a human being, it would have protested violently the terrible fate that has become its lot. It is clearly not by its own design. No. It is all part of the […]
Politics
Wike’s misadventure By Lawal Ogienagbon
By virtue of their office, governors do not move anyhow. Their schedule is planned in detail and everything is done according to protocol. Without the protocol say so, a governor would not move out of […]
Politics
How not to manage a fall By Josef Omorotionmwan
The view is popularly held that he who has never failed has never really succeeded because, properly used, that which people look upon as failure could provide a major springboard to bigger successes. Again, failure […]
Politics
In defence of Saraki By Jide Oluwajuyitan
Dishonesty and greed by the political class were identified as threats to nationhood in Awo’s 1947 ‘Path to Nigeria Freedom’ rejected by some ‘ethnic groups, their political parties and political leaders’ who believed whatever they […]
Issues/Policy
Secret trial for Dasuki? By Amanze Obi
THIS must be one of the strangest things coming from the APC government of Muhammadu Buhari. The government has just shocked the civilised world with its plan to try the former National Security Adviser (NSA), […]
Politics
Corruption: APC as Buhari’s handcuff By Ike Abonyi
Many political watchers believe that even if the President would not be able to do much in other areas of governance like tackling the economy, he would at least be able to plug holes and […]
Education
Which is Nigeria’s oldest school? By Lanre Idowu
MODERN education in Nigeria dates back to 1842 when Christian missionary activity birthed in Nigeria. Among the students and alumni of the Lagos Baptist Academy and CMS Grammar School, there is healthy rivalry to […]
Law
Judges’ absence stall hearing in Dasuki’s, Oronsaye’s trial ……. NATION
THE absence of the judges involved in the trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki and former Head of Service of the Federation, Steve Oronsaye, stalled proceedings in their cases yesterday. Justices Gabriel […]
Society
‘OPC’ll support Ooni’ ……. NATION
Founder and President of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) Dr. Frederick Fasehun has sent a congratulatory message to the Giesi Ruling House and the people of Ile-Ife on theappointment of Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi as […]
Politics
Lagos exco on retreat ……. NATION
The Lagos State Executive Council, yesterday began a four-day retreat to discuss government’s policy direction in order to serve the citizenry better. The retreat, the first to be held under Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration, will […]
MEDIA
Alleged libel: Omatseye sues The Sun, Telegraph for N2b …… NATION
The Nation Editorial Board’s Chairman, Sam Omatseye, has sued The Sun Publishing Limited and Daily Telegraph Publishing Company Limited at the Ikeja High Court in Lagos for alleged defamation. He is demanding N2 billion damages. […]
Aviation
Reps to probe Jonathan’s airport projects …… NATION
THE House of Representatives has decried the state and status of the nation’s airports. The lawmakers regretted that there was little to show for the huge investment made into the aviation sector by the Federal […]
Economy
Economic policies may hurt ‘in short term’, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday reviewed his administration’s economic policies, warning that they may be hurtful “in the short run”. In the long run, things will be better, the President said in New Delhi, India, where […]
Politics
We’ll punish treasury looters to deter others – Buhari ……. PREMIUM TIMES
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in New Delhi reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to curbing corruption, plugging all loopholes in public sector accounting and deploying available resources for the good of all Nigerians. In a statement, […]
Technology
Reps investigate NCC, telecom operators over SIM cards ….. VANGUARD
ABUJA—THE House of Representatives is set to probe Nigeria Communications Commission,NCC, and the nation’s telecommunications providers over non-compliance with the directive to deactivate unregistered Subscriber Identity Module, SIM, cards on their networks. The House would […]
Aviation
Senate queries approval of N63.5bn for Abuja Airport’s 2nd runway contract ……. VANGUARD
ABUJA—THE Senate, yesterday, queried the N63.5 billion approved for the construction of the second Runway for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, saying it was an attempt to ‘steal and rape’ Nigerians of the country’s […]
Politics
There “ll be no coordinating Minister of Economy in Buhari’s govt – Osinbajo ……… VANGUARD
ABUJA – Vice President, Yemi Osinabjo has stated that there would be no designation as “coordinating minister of the economy”, in President Mohammadu Buhari’s administration. It will be recalled that coordinating Minister of the economy […]
Security
Army Declares 100 Boko Haram Members Wanted…TheNation
The Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai on Wednesday declared 100 members of the Boko Haram insurgents wanted. According to him, the arrest of the wanted members of the sect would help a […]
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