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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
Siasia: Dilemma Of A Onetime Patriot
Samson Siasia, one of Nigeria’s ace international and football icons is in the eye of the storm for some untoward
Nigeria At 59: Time For Crucial Stocktaking
In the year 1960, precisely on October 1, when Nigeria attained independence, there were great anticipations from not a few
Nigeria At 59: Time For Crucial Stocktaking
In the year 1960, precisely on October 1, when Nigeria attained independence, there were great anticipations from not a few
Negotiation With Armed Bandits Disturbing
Following large scale armed banditry in parts of the country, particularly the North-west region, there have been various reactions bordering
VAT: Citizens To Swallow Bitter Pills
Despite the current economic challenges, the Federal Government last week Wednesday, proposed an increase in the Value Added Tax, VAT,
Need To Refocus Job/Social Investment
Job creation and social investment nets are necessary tools to cushion concerns occasioned by attendant social disconnects that have followed
Buratai And Nigerian Army’s Super Camp Strategy
By Usman Jega “Sure, we want to go home. We want this war over with. The quickest way to get
$9.6bn UK Court Judgement: Our Stand
In what appears a discomfiting national circumstance, the Federal Government is at pains denying the allegation that it was careless
Revisiting Forex Restrictions On Food Imports
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, says the apex bank is committed to implementing its
Checking Moles In War Against Insecurity
Nigeria is reeling in a circle of damning security situations. The government, no doubt has been hither and thither in
Eid-el-Kabir: Why Nigerians Must Unite
It is another cycle of celebrations as the Muslim faithful mark Eid el-Kabir, also Eid al-Adha in some parlance. The
Confronting Insurgency/Insecurity: Revisiting The Latest Approach
An intense wave of devastation has followed the sustained activities of bandits, kidnappers, cattle rustlers, armed robbers and insurgents among
Expectations As Buhari Unfolds Cabinet
Nigeria’s political landscape was agog with fresh interests among various stakeholders shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari transmitted his ministerial list
That Unrelenting Allegations Against CBN Gov
The nation’s judicial landscape has been inundated with various allegations bordering on corruption and related offences since the advent of
Revisiting Nigeria’s Worrisome Debt Profile
In April, Patience Oniha, the Director-General, Debt Management Office (DMO), reeled out Nigeria’s debt profile which stands at N24.4trillion, having
On Death Penalty For Bandits, Kidnappers
In a renewed offensive aimed at dealing decisively with the twin menace of kidnapping and armed banditry, Taraba and Zamfara
