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Femi Fani-Kayode And The Laughter Of Biafra By Emmanuel Uchenna Ugwu
The arrest and secret arraignment of Nnamdi Kanu, the Director of Radio Biafra and Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, by Nigerian officials, touched off an outbreak of cathartic protests in some pockets of territory […]
Politics
When Will APC Stop Politics and Resume Governance?, By Uche Igwe
Those who voted APC into power are waiting almost endlessly for the dividends of democracy. We want clean water, affordable health care, affordable power supply, security of our neighbourhood, a competitive and predictable exchange rate […]
Politics
Saraki: Could this be the end of a political career? By Levi Obijiofor
Senate President Bukola Saraki has become a superstar of some kind. It is not the type of stardom associated with public entertainers. Saraki is in a disheartening situation, something he did not set out to […]
Politics
Am I missing PDP already? By Steve Nwosu
I’m not greatly enamoured by the style of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). I feel there’s too much hypocrisy around it. Unlike the PDP which, we all know, was ‘sharing the money’, the APC […]
Politics
The South-south conundrum (1) By Dele Agekameh
The 2015 general election may have come and gone. What remains now are the ripple effects of that election. The election was basically a two-horse thing: on the one hand was the People’s Democratic Party, […]
Politics
Goodluck Jonathan’s rise to statesmanship By Rotimi Fasan
SINCE his ouster from power via the March 28 presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan has maintained a rather low profile. He has minded his business and has said little that could even been vaguely interpreted […]
Politics
‘Born to rule’ syndrome and Nigerian elite By Mohammed Haruna
Last week in this column, entitled: “Jonathan’s fair-weather friends,” I said Dr. Reuben Abati, former spokesman for ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, was wrong to subscribe to the popular belief that a section of this country, specifically […]
Health
High alcohol use increases breast cancer risk …… NEW TELEGRAPH
Women who drink more than a glass of wine or beer a day have long been known to increase their risk of developing breast cancer. But new research suggests the risk is far greater than […]
Economy
Refineries can’t access crude oil, says Kachikwu ….. NATION
The refineries are not performing optimally because they are unable to access crude oil for refining, Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Emmanuel Kachikwu, said yesterday. He said the four refineries are […]
Politics
APC in dilemma over Lai Mohammed’s successor ……. VANGUARD
The All Progressives Congress, APC, is in a dilemma over the imminent vacancy being created by the departure of its veteran spokesman, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. Officials of the party are said to be in quandary […]
Issues/Policy
Itsekiri nation disowns calls for creation of Biafra Republic….Vanguard
WARRI—THE Itsekiri ethnic nationality of Warri, Delta State, has dissociated itself from the calls for creation of a Biafra Republic out of Nigeria as being drummed by some Igbo interest groups in the South-East. The […]
Security
U.S. lawmaker seeks Obama’s plan against Boko Haram ……. NATION
•State Department condemns attacks by insurgents A bill has been sent by a United States Congressman demanding President Barack Obama’s comprehensive plan to assist Nigeria to battle Boko Haram. Rep. Frederica Wilson (Democrat-Fla.), a member […]
Issues/Policy
Businesses to close as new Ooni makes royal entry today….Vanguard
Osogbo—The Ooni-designate, Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, will today arrive the ancient town to begin traditional rites leading to his coronation. Prince Ogunwusi was on Monday named the 51st Ooni of Ife by Osun State government […]
Economy
278 firms bid for NNPC crude grades …… NATION
•Oil giant ‘committed to transparency’ The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) yesterday opened the bids of the 278 firms for the sale and purchase of crude oil grades. The companies include Televaris, Voyage Oil and […]
Issues/Policy
Oshodi-Apapa gridlock: Senate seeks immediate reactivation of port rail lines ……. VANGUARD
ABUJA—Disturbed by the recurring and perennial traffic gridlock along the Oshodi-Apapa Express-way, Senate has urged the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, commence the reactivation of rail lines at Apapa ports for evacuation […]
Politics
Ministerial nominee upsets senators ……. NATION
With five nominees to go, the Senate will today likely undertake the final lap of screening of would-be ministers. Expected to be screened to day are Prof. Anthony Anwuka, Ms Aisha Abubakar, Mr. Okechukwu Enelamah, […]
Politics
I didn’t get contract, oil block, anything from Jonathan— Edwin Clark ……. VANGUARD
ELDER statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has dismissed insinuations that he betrayed former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, by reportedly saying that the ex-President lacked the political will to fight corruption, noting that he was maliciously misconstrued. […]
Society
The Ile-Ife and Yoruba of my dream, by Ooni-elect, Adeyeye Ogunwusi….Vanguard
I have a story to tell the world and most importantly the people of Ile-Ife. About 40 years ago, I was born into the Giesi Ruling House, Ojaja Royal Compound in the ancient city of Ile-Ife. […]
Issues/Policy
N1tr forfeited funds: Reps seek ICPC’s probe of EFCC …… NATION
Non-remittance of cash alleged Where is the N1trillion forfeited cash with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)? Has the cash been remitted into government coffers? Was it diverted?