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FFK And Pantami: What Fraud Has Joined Together…
Farooq Kperogi I normally don’t read, much less respond to, anything Femi Fani-Kayode writes because he’s clearly an emotionally and
CBN: Pioneering A Resilient And Sustainable Economy In Nigeria
Rev Solomon Semaka The banking system as we have it now has evolved over time from ancient times shortly after
NYSC Trust Fund: Supporting The Biggest Employer Of Labour In Nigeria
By Fidelis Fater The South Africa apartheid regime was one of the most tragic events of the 20th century right
For The Record: Full Text Of President Buhari’s 2021 Independence Day Speech
“I am very delighted to be addressing you today as we conclude the activities marking our sixtieth anniversary celebration as
Banditry Or Terrorism? Law And The Language Of Politics (II)
Jerry ‘Obans’ Obanyero The Act, particularly Section 1(2)(a)-(h), defines a terrorist as a person or body corporate who knowingly within
Banditry Or Terrorism? Law And The Language Of Politics
There has been a raging debate in several fora as to the appropriate designation or labelling, so to say, for
TY Buratai: An Encounter With A Master Strategist
Kolawole Anthony The name Ambassador Tukur Yusufu Buratai, Lieutenant General (retd) sure rings a bell in the annals of the
Global Voices And Criminalization Of Chinese Entrepreneurs
By Dr. Austin Maho In the August 31, 2021, article in the “Global Voices” an online publication. there was a
A Call To My Fellow Millennials
The major news that trended on Friday 20th of August 2021 was the wedding of the only son of President
NYSC: Patriots And Insurgents
By Uji A. Iliyasu Any Nigerian graduate youth who had passed through the gamut of national youth service love to
Celebrating NYSC’s Enduring Legacy
By Gbenga Osoba I call myself a Lagosian. I love Lagos with all of me. Everything about me revolves around
The Imperative For Saving The Gulf Of Guinea
By Dr Austin Maho The Gulf of Guinea is a large maritime area of about 2.3 million square kilometers and
A Plea Against Politically Motivated Killings And Violence In Nigeria
The number of lives and properties that politically motivated violence and killings have consumed since 1999 when Nigeria returned to
Douye Diri: Trajectory Of A Miracle Governor Fixing Bayelsa At 25
PEDRO OKOJE AMEN October 1 may be the most significant date in the history of few states in Nigeria, and
A Word For Our Gallant Troops
“FG’s decision not to prosecute repentant insurgents is in line with global best practice”- Lai Mohammed. These are the words
Engr Ahmadu Kida’s Many Basketball Successes
By Joel Ajayi In the past, football has always been Nigeria’s favourite but it was evident that the coming of
Why Mai Mala Buni Should Step-down Now – Ajulo
It’s no news that the Supreme Court by a split of 4-3 dismissed the Petition filed by the People’s Democratic
PDP Northern Governors’ Panic Mode Activated
Yusuf Idris Gusau An online dictionary summarizes “IN·TIM·I·DATE (ĭn-tĭm′ĭ-dāt′), as follows:1. To make timid; fill with fear.2. To coerce or deter, as
Musings On The State Of My Country, Nigeria
By Sanusi Muhammad It appears to be repeating the obvious that Nigeria’s continued existence will be at risk if the
Commissioning Of Zamfara Assembly Complex: Beyond The Event
By Zailani Bappa The Governor of Katsina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, was in Gusau. He was specially chosen
ICPC Versus Thieving Public Officers
By Sanusi Muhammad The ongoing efforts by the independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to recover what were looted and stolen
Attah Igala Stool: Issues Of Law And Tradition As Tussle Enters Stalemate
By Sule Sani Ogala These days very few persons among the Igalas of Kogi ever discuss Achor Oboni. As a
Incessant Humanitarian Crisis Brews In Zuru
By Ibrahim Goronyo, Sokoto Nigeria born on October 1st 1960 would be 61 years by October this year, but what
Chinese Rocket Debris Debacle
In recent days all over the world and in Abuja, Nigeria, lately, there was so much apprehension over the possible
The Voter As Servant Of The Elected
Sanusi Muhammad Greed, corruption, sycophancy and materialism have failed the world overtime. Compulsive philistines and prescient think-tanks attack grievous social
Kwankwaso And The pilot!
What appeared as a big surprise to many at the airport was never a surprise to me. Incidentally, a Pilot
Between Politics And Governance: Tambuwal Draws The Line
Politics entails the whole gamut of partisan contention between divergent ideologies and rival camps for the mandate to exercise power,
A New Political Discourse is Desirous Before 2023
By Sanusi Muhammad It was out of desperation for a perceived better Nigeria, that Nigerians rallied round the All Progressives
Atiku’s Citizenship: AGF Malami Blinded By 2023 Presidential Ambition
Lateef Bamgbose Lateef In accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Attorney General of the federation
Muhammed Garba Gololo And The Sanctity Of Promise
Sanusi Muhammad It was Alex Malley who said what is needed from strategic leaders is the confidence that their ability
Bola Ahmed Tinubu: The Best Man For The Job – Green Movement
One interest thing about the ‘Asiwaju’, is the fact that he is perceived differently by different people. From being the
LASU And Its VC Mess
TIME it was that Nigeria ran proper university and academic freedom was a thing of pride. There was the story
FG’s Borrowing From Shareholders’ Dividends, Dormant Acounts: Nigerians Speak
Following recent announcement by the Federal Government to extend its borrowing spree to individual shareholder’s dividends and dormant accounts to
The Real Essence Of Confraternities
By Tope Aisoni A Confraternity is usually a Christian voluntary association of lay people created for the purpose of promoting
Covid-19 Vaccination: Nigerians Speak
Following the recent revelations by the Minister of Health that Covid-19 vaccines will be available in January 2021, AljazirahNigeria reporters
Promissory Note Drama: Zamfara Govt Vs UBA Plc
By Bello Galadi During the reign of His Excellency, Alh. Abdul- aziz Yari Abubakar (Shatiman Mafara) as the Governor of
78 Teardrops For Your Birthday
The screams of innocent boys who chose the pen instead of the sword, the cries of little girls ravaged by
NDPHC: 16 Years of NIPP Implementation, Challenges of NIPP/NDPHC Investment In The Power Sector Value Chain
Prior to the coming of the new Democratic Government in 1999, the Power Sector had gone over 20 years without
The Fight Against Insecurity: Nigerians Speak
Following the recent killings of about 110 farmers by the terrorist Boko Haram in Borno State and the blame by
Umahi’s Search For Criminal Asylum In APC, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore
By Ikenna Nwogbaga Ph.D It is no longer news that the governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi has joined
Insecurity: Need To Curb Proliferation Of Small Arms And Light Weapons
By Abdulrazak O. Mamman Terrorism, bandits, vandals and kidnappers continue to pose threat to national peace and security and undermines
Why The Legislature Must Save Nigerians From The Excesses Of The Executive
Aida Nath Ogwuche The term “trias politica” or “separation of powers” was coined by Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de La
#EndSARS; Not Yet Uhuru……
The tensions arising from the violence, which followed the peaceful #EndSARS protests are still very much around with us. The
Kogi University: Between needs and wants
Shaibu Stephen Ojate During my secondary school days, I recalled that economics was one of the compulsory subjects offered by
#Endsars: Yoruba Political Leader; Who The Cap Fits!
The Yoruba race, ‘our region’ has been faced with leadership crisis ever since exit of the late Sage Awolowo. This
INEC Postpones Bye-elections in Across 11 States
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has again postponed conduct of bye-elections in 11 states of the federation. INEC in
#EndSARS Hoodlums: Mixed Feelings About The Looting And Vandalism Spree
While mixed reactions continue to trail the recent vandalism and looting by #EndSARS hoodlums, the police and other authorities are
#EndSARS Protests: The Lessons Within
Sanusi Muhammad This is not the first civil unrest that ever enveloped Nigeria since independence and no lesson seems to
Untold Truth Of Bauchi APC Leadership
Mukhtar Jibrin Let me begin with the name of Allah, The Merciful, The Compassionate. As I promised you, I will
Opinion: Zamfara Gold, The Hatchet Jobbers And Nigeria’s Unity
The hatchet jobbers are at it again. Enemies of unity and togetherness are shouting war where there is peace; they
