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Columns

The hollow rituals of democracy

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 - by Dan Agbese

Sometime in 1996, my good friend, the late Abidina Coomassie, published a book, Political Opportunism, in which he primarily excoriated the political enemies of the late head of state, General Sani …

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Nigerian News

Group protests ‘blackmail’ of Buhari’s appointees, demand arrest

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A pressure group based in the Federal Capital Territory, Coalition for Good Governance and Change Initiative (CGGCI) has staged protest against some persons allegedly trying to blackmail President Muhammad Buhari …

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Northern govs celebrates Gowon @ 87

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 - by Muhammad Tanko Shittu

The Northern Governors Forum (NGF), felicitated with former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon on his 87th birthday, he “served Nigeria with an uncommon loyalty and fairness.” In a congratulatory …

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Columns

Awo’s legacy lives on

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 - by Admin III

I attended a play recently at Glover Memorial Hall at Broad Street, Lagos. Yes, the old Glover Hall built and named in 1887 in honour of Sir John Hawley Glover …

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Nigerian News

LG polls: Plateau IPAC hails peaceful conduct of electorate

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 - by Muhammad Tanko Shittu

Plateau state chapter of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), has commended the electorate for their peaceful and orderly conduct at last Saturday’s local government elections. The IPAC also said …

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Columns

A shared journey with Gov Yahaya @ 60

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 - by Ismaila Uba Misilli

Today, October 9 marks the 60th birthday of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.  It is plausible if we interrogate the life of the amiable governor with the enviable view of Laura …

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Nigerian News

NYC to youths: Channel same energy used for BBnaija into 2023 general elections

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 - by Tope Sunday

Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC) has urged Nigerian Youth to channel same energy they used to bring Whitemoney to the limelight in the 2023 general elections. The NYC President, Comrade Blessing …

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Nigerian News

Youth group condemns lingering distractions at FCC, sues for peace

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 - by Donald Iorchir

The Youth and Media Network of Nigeria (YOMEN), a non-governmental organization, has expressed worry over the festering in-fighting between chairman Federal Character Commission (FCC), Dr Muheeba Dankaka and some commissioners …

Youth group condemns lingering distractions at FCC, sues for peace Read More
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Nigerian News

Pantami advocates artificial intelligence for protection of critical infrastructure

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has advocated the use of artificial intelligence in protection of critical infrastructures across the country. Pantami, who was speaking Tuesday in …

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Nigerian News

African Peace Brand lists Obasanjo, Jonathan, Adesina among 33 peace ambassadors awardees

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The African Peace Brand at an elaborate event in Abuja slated for November 11, 2021 will hold this year edition of its Awards ceremony. For this event, 33 eminent personalities, …

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Letters

Shariff: A resilient activist from Northern Nigeria

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 - by Admin III

One of the factors that worsens the challenges societies are going through is absence of activists that speak-out or channel the pleas of people to the rightful authorities. Northern Nigeria …

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Business

ICSAN harps on importance of AfCFTA, honours Sanwo-Olu

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 - by Segun Odunewu

Discussants at the 45th annual conference of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrations of Nigeria (ICSAN) have harped on the importance of harnessing the potentials of the African Continental …

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Breaking News / Politics / Top Stories

Presidential aspirant, Olusegun Bamgbose, is dead

September 18, 2021September 18, 2021 - by Admin III

National coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, and leader of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) Barr. Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq. Bamgbose died in the early hours of Friday after …

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Nigerian News

PGF boss attacks Wike, says Buhari responsible for increased VAT collection

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Salihu Moh Lukman, has condemned the Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike, for …

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Nigerian News

Presidency receives, hails Maduka’s medical prowess

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 - by Admin III

The Presidency, on Tuesday, gave thumps up to Dr. Godwin Maduka for his exploits in the field of medicine, with specialization in pain management. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the …

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Nigerian News

We’re borrowing for the good of Nigerians, APC tells PDP

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has replied criticism by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its borrowing spree, saying the act “is for the good of the country.” …

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Politics

Rising insecurity having negative effects on Nigeria – Folarin

September 12, 2021September 12, 2021 - by Bayo Agboola

The Chairman Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Teslim Folarin, has alerted that the statistics of insecurity in Nigeria is rising in ‘great geometric proportions’. Senator Folarin said this inIbadan …

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Nigerian News

2023: Pro-Osinbajo group takes lobby to Masari, Daura, others in Kastina

August 29, 2021August 29, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A major phase in the race towards the All Progressives Congress’ presidential ticket has begun with the weekend’s visit to Kastina state by a lobby group loyal to Vice President  …

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Nigerian News

Pro-Saraki group set gift fertiliser to north-central, north-east farmers

August 29, 2021August 29, 2021 - by Awaal Gata

A political support group, Saraki Is Coming Door To Door 2023 organisation, is set to distribute fertiliser to low-income farmers in the North-Central and North-East geopolitical zones of the country. …

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Nigerian News

Anti-Buhari’s comments: List your achievements to Nigerians, BMO challenges Ortom

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has described Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom’s latest comments on President Muhammad Buhari’s administration as rantings of a failed governor, even as it challenged the …

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Politics

Ex- IPAC president urges more Nigerians to join politics, advocacy

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 - by Emeka Nze

Former President Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), High Chief Peter Ameh, has urged Nigerians who cannot be involved in politics to participate either as activists or civil society advocates. While …

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Nigerian News

Ogun seeks collaboration with NITP on urban development

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

The Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called for collaboration between the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) and the state, in the area of proper town planning and urban …

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Columns

PIA: Beyond fanfare and reservations

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 - by Mon-Charles Egbo

At last, the tortuous journey to strengthen Nigeria’s oil and gas sector came to an end with President Muhammadu Buhari’s assent to the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB thus transforming it …

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Nigerian News

2023: Pro-Saraki group distributes fertilisers to farmers

August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 - by Awaal Gata

A political support group, ‘Saraki Is Coming Door To Door 2023 organisation,’ has donated bags of fertiliser to low-income farmers in North-west part of the country. National Coordinator of the …

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Columns

Jos crisis: Time to end artificial wall of hatred

August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 - by Sani Danaudi Mohammed

The eve of a democratic Nigeria witnessed high incidence of ethnic-related rivalry and violence in the North Central zone, to which Plateau state belongs. These ethnic rivalries posed serious socio-economic …

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Opinion

GMO, seed system, and food security question in Nigeria

I have received many requests for information on GMO seeds and their safety, and I have watched several video clips ...

Gabam’s leadership journey 

  Gabam, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), is fast becoming a household name in Nigerian politics, ...

Aliyu Wamakko: The unassuming general of northern politics

Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, the former governor of Sokoto State and the senator representing the Sokoto North Senatorial District in ...

X-raying Gov Fintiri’s transformative leadership in Adamawa

Since Nigeria’s return to democratic governance in 1999, Adamawa State had long struggled with inadequate infrastructure and a lack of ...

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Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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