Politics
Stewing in their own juice by Lawal Ogienagbon
IT WAS a problem waiting for him even before he assumed office on May 29. One way or the other, he has to address the matter, especially as the governors are speaking with one voice […]
Politics
How Buhari can recover stolen billions, by UK envoy
British High Commissioner to Nigeria Sir Andrew Pocock has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to break up the system that produced corruption and pick areas of interest “one after the other” to recover stolen funds. Buhari, […]
Entertainment
“Help! I Am Homeless”, Lari Williams Cries Out
Veteran actor, Lari Williams, in a report that went viral on Tuesday has cried out that he is going blind and homeless. The actor who appealed to government and kind-spirited individuals to help him out […]
CRIME
Senator Akpabio Exposed For Plundering Akwa Ibom As Governor, Sources Reveal He Refuses To Leave Governor’s Mansion…..Sahara Reporters
SaharaReporters has learned that former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio has brazenly refused to leave the Governor’s mansion of the State. Sources close to the current government have said that Akpabio has moved […]
Aviation
Arik Air increases frequency on Warri route due to closure of Benin Airport
Arik Air, Nigeria and West Africa’s largest carrier has increased flight frequency on the Lagos-Warri and Abuja-Warri route due to the temporary closure of Benin Airport by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Starting […]
Politics
Unpaid salaries: Osun judge calls for Aregbesola’s impeachment By Charles Kumolu
AN Osun State judge, Justice Oloyede Folahanmi has called on the state House of Assembly to investigate the alleged mismanagement of the state’s financial resources by the governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola and his deputy in […]
Education
Should everyone go to university? By Tabia Princewill
I AM aware that by the time this article is published, I will most probably be inundated with emails asking me to clarify my position. So I will do my best to do so from […]
Issues/Policy
Memo To Buhari: Remove Fuel Subsidy By Dave A. Lafiaji
Barely six weeks after Nigeria received rare favourable commentaries in the international media for its ground-breaking transfer of power from a sitting president to a victorious opposition candidate, Nigeria slipped back into the “bad news” […]
Motoring
Politics
The shame of a Senate…..Guardian
IN a manner that was sufficiently self-indicting and far from being evocative of a painstaking commitment to the business of lawmaking, members of the last Senate hurriedly passed 46 bills on a day before the end of the Seventh […]
Government
Update: Buhari’s first day in Aso Rock….Nation
Spotting white Babariga and white hat to match, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday morning resumed duties for the first time in his office inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Since their inauguration on May 29, Buhari […]
Issues/Policy
On Soyinka, Falana and Sexual Offences Bill by Kelechi Oparaku
Professor Wole Soyinka and Chief Femi Falana (SAN), are not ordinary Nigerians. They are two very distinguished senior citizens who are renowned both within and outside the shores of the country. They have attained the […]
Economy
Why subsidy should be removed – NACCIMA, LCCI, others –
The organised private sector has thrown its weight behind the call on the Federal Government to remove fuel subsidy. National Vice President, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, NACCIMA, Mr. Billy […]
Religion
Ramadan Talk: Guide your Sahur, don’t overeat by Ishola Balogun
The Prophet (s.a.w) was reported by Anas to have said: “eat something for sahur even if it is a date. For there is in it barakah.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim) Isn’t it great that Allah is […]
AT The Discourse (Past Editions)
Audio: Senator Ben Murray Bruce On The Discourse With Jimi Disu
Senator Ben Murray Bruce was on the The Discourse with Jimi Disu on Classic FM 97.3 discussing Politics and trending issues in the country. Click play below to listen Senator Ben Murray Bruce On The […]
Issues/Policy
OLD AGE NOT AN EXCUSE By Tony Ademiluyi
Baba Go Slow was the sobriquet given to the former Governor of Lagos State, late Sir Michael Otedola. Some of his traducers alleged that he was notorious for taking naps to ease off the pressure […]
Issues/Policy
NLC to lawmakers: slash N120b vote or face revolt….Nation
Workers condemn jumbo pay for legislators Rep: budget not for us alone Labour insisted yesterday that federal lawmakers must further cut their N120 billion budget —in line with economic realities. The Joe Ajaero-led Nigeria Labour […]
Issues/Policy
Presidential Fleet: Cutting Nigeria’s Coat According to Her Cloth by Ben MurrayBruce
On the 10th of May 2015, I tweeted the following “Left to me, we must sell the Presidential fleet. Public servants, including the President must only use made in Nigeria Peugeot as official car!”. I […]
Health
Menopause, a Natural Phenomenon by Bobo Bode-Kayode
Nature has a way of regulating and limiting the number of offspring a woman can bear in her lifetime. And this process is known as MENOPAUSE. Menopause is a universal and irreversible part of the […]
Government
Ambode unfolds plans for roads, housing, transport, others
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State at the weekend unfolded his strategic thinking about improving road network, affordable housing scheme, upgrading the transport system and improving public service in the state, among other issues. He […]