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COVID-19: Now That The Curve Is Flattening…
It may not be wrong to surmise that the Coronavirus pandemic is yet the most daunting global challenge in contemporary
On The Cost Of Covid-19 Treatment
In an unprecedented whirlwind, the Coronavirus, Covid-19, swept through almost every country around the world, leaving in its trail social
… As Nigerians Pay More For PMS, Electricity
In what appeared a drama of some sorts, Nigerians heralded the month of September with a daunting reality. Citizens have
Revisiting The Affront On Nigerian Businesses In Ghana
These are indeed unpleasant times for Nigerian business owners in Ghana, a neighbouring West African country. Many of those affected
Wada Maida: Exit Of A Media Icon
In a reverse trajectory, one of Nigeria’s media icons bowed to death after a meritorious service to fatherland. Wada Maida
On Allegation Of Gov’s Involvement In Boko Haram
Dr. Obadiah Mailafiya, ex-deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, may have stirred the hornet’s nest when he
On The New Hate Speech Penalty
On August 4, 2020, the Federal Government announced the increase of fines for hate speech from N500,000 to N5million. The
Corruption: Need To Tame The Monster
Corruption has assumed a monstrous dimension in the country, with virtually every passing day holding out disturbing information on various
Kaduna Killings: A recurring Evil
Only recently scores of persons were gunned down by yet to be identified gunmen in parts of Southern Kaduna. This
Umbrage Over Retirement Age In NASS
There has been some disquiet in the National Assembly, NASS, between the Clerk of the National Assembly, CNA, Mr. Sani
On Students Losing Whole Session
We have been inundated in the recent past with the telling effects of the ever dreaded Covid-19 virus, since its
Lockdown Ease Not Licence For Carelessness
Nigeria’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) record may not be the worst in the African continent but there are concerns that the rising
COVID-19: Towards A Responsive Stimulus Package
Following the consequences envisaged would ensue post-COVID-19, a pandemic that has not spared any part of the globe, it became
Nigeria’s Cost Of Governance Worrisome
A recent discourse, titled: Economic Stability Beyond Covid-19, broached the issue of the unwieldy size of government at all levels
Democracy At 21: Where’s Nigeria’s Position
In a moment that is historic, Nigeria’s democracy clocked 21 in an unbroken chain. June 12 was declared by President
On Sexual And Gender Based Violence
The media has been inundated recently with reports of a rising wave of gender-based abuses and other related social misdemeanours
Buhari’s Fifth Anniversary And Issues Within
May 29th was a historic moment for President Muhammadu Buhari as he marked his fifth year in the saddle, following the
Proposed Increase In DSTV, GoTV Subscription Tariff Insensitive — ATCIS
The Association of Telephone, Cable TV and Internet Subscribers (ATCIS) has championed the course of defending and fighting for consumers’
Why Post COVID-19 Response Must Start Now
When COVID-19 struck the global community, not many governments across the world appreciated or anticipated the unprecedented damning consequences that
Disturbing Controversies On Covid-19
When the world was jolted by the novel Coronavirus, code named Covid-19, it caught many countries unawares. It was particularly
COVID-19: Why Govt Must Support Alternative Medicine
Within weeks of its entry into the country, thousands of Nigerians are already infected with the Coronavirus, Covid 19, an
COVID-19: For A Rational Distribution Of Palliatives
When the Coronavirus pandemic hit parts of the global community, Nigeria and a few African states were still basking in
COVID-19: TIME TO CHANGE STRATEGY
As the lock down is entering its fourth week in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun it has become imminent for the
COVID-19 And Vital Components Of 2020 Budget
In what was a response of the Federal Government to the implausibility of the 2020 budget following the effect of
Corruption As COVID-19 Thrives
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged virtually every part of the globe, there has been very
COVID-19: A Task For All
The novel Coronavirus disease, COVID-19, has undoubtedly taken a toll on the global populace notwithstanding that only a few countries
Stay Healthy, Save The Nation
These are indeed turbulent times for an overwhelmed globe being ravaged by the Covid 19, pandemic. Nigeria is not an
Covid-19: CBN’s Intervention et’al
In an apparent proactive move to ameliorate the likely impact of the ravaging global Coronavirus, the Central Bank of Nigeria,
Real Economic Diversity Imperative
Nigeria’s economy has often been described as a mono- economy, having relied elaborately for decades on petroleum resources, particularly crude
Towards A Better Deal For Women
The International Women’s Day date was moved to March 8 in 1913. The day aimed to help nations worldwide eliminate
Towards A Bold Step Against The Locust
There has been a consistent human misery, buoyed by man-made scenarios and natural disasters. Not a few have predicted that
Stop Politicking With North’s Under-development
mir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, in his usual belligerent posture has come hard on the northern elite blaming the relative
Electoral Violence: A Recurring Decimal
Thursday, February 13, presented yet another political watershed in the nation’s legal and political landscape. In a twist of events,
Political Parties And INEC’s Hammer
Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, wielded the big stick against what it considered non-performing political parties
Politicising LGs With Caretakers
The local government, LG, system in Nigeria derived its legitimacy from the 1976 Guidelines for Local Government but its operation
Overstretched Security: Need For Reality Check
Eighteen years ago, when Nigeria’s security challenges took a different form and shape with the emergence of the Boko Haram
Dr Kingsley Obiorah: New CBN Deputy Governor, A Round Peg In A Round Hole
“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents
Amotekun And Renewed Calls For Community Policing
South-west Nigeria comprising six states of Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Ekiti have launched an ‘internal’ security outfit code-named
Electoral Reforms And The Latest Apostle
President Muhammadu Buhari had a curious but salient item on the list of deliverables in his New Year message to
New Year: Why Nigerians Must Take Stock
As the New Year unfolds, it offers yet another opportunity to reflect on the outgoing one and possibly make amends
N37bn NASS Renovation: Our Stand
It hit the news wave like a thunderbolt and not a few Nigerians were wary about the N37 billion earmarked
JAMB Delists 133 UTME CBT Centres For ‘Aiding’ Malpractice
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has accused some operators of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres used for Unified
Rule Of Law: The Lingering Question
The phrase, the Rule of Law has come under various nuances and indeed semantics from different authorities and peoples. But
Orji Uzor Kalu, Others: Lessons For Politicians
Thursday, June 5 presented one rare historical antecedent. It was not for a cheery reason but a moment that put
How Politicians Short-change Nigerians
Nigeria remains the only black nation with God given abundance of natural resources still begging to be tapped fifty nine
Concerns As New VAT Regime Underway
On Thursday, November 21, the Finance Bill 2019 (the Bill) was passed by the Senate after scaling through third reading
Deplorable State Of Our Missions
Nigeria, the “Giant of Africa,” has a long history of diplomatic leadership. It was one of the founders of the
Identification Process: Military’s New Burden
Before its full blown implementation, the ongoing Operation Positive Identification, OPI, had taken the front burner in various forums, with
On The Illegal Detention Homes
Day in day out new illegal detention centres unfold. Since the revelation of a detention centre in Niger State, weeks
Yahaya Bello’s Aides’ Attack On AljazirahNigeria Publisher
Life in the state of nature is solitary, poor, brutish and short – Thomas Hobbes. In a movie-like spectacle, the
