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Peace Culture: A Book Tinubu Must Read

Peace Culture: A Book Tinubu Must Read

 It is surprising that Tinubu who knows the history of Ndigbo and their resilience in the face of intimidation thinks he can subjugate them. Those who think they can succeed even where the British colonial masters failed woefully are entitled to their foolhardiness. But they should be reminded that Buhari traversed that same odious route for eight years and left Aso Rock in disgrace with Ndigbo still standing tall… Rather than allowing Bayo Onanuga and his gang to scapegoat and gaslight Ndigbo and set the country ablaze, Tinubu may well heed the advice of Prof Ola Makinwa et al as…
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Hunger Protests: Soldier That Killed 16-Year-Old In Kaduna Arrested

Hunger Protests: Soldier That Killed 16-Year-Old In Kaduna Arrested

By Hadiza Suleman The soldier that killed a 16-year-old who was protesting against Nigeria's acute hunger in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance has been arrested. The deceased, identified as Ismail Mohammed, was killed on Tuesday in Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State. The arrest of the protester was contained in a statement by the military defence authorities. The statement, entitled “Unfortunate death of a protester by a soldier in Zaria”, was signed by the director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyeama Nwachukwu. According to the statement, “On 6 August 2024, troops of the Nigerian Army received a distress call that some hoodlums gathered…
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DANGOTE REFINERY: The Danger Of A Single Narrative -Sifting The Facts From Emotion

DANGOTE REFINERY: The Danger Of A Single Narrative -Sifting The Facts From Emotion

By RICHARD AKINNOLA II When the Dangote refinery controversy blew up, naturally as someone wired to support anyone l perceive to be oppressed, this time, Dangote, l lined up in support of the richest man in Africa. I perceived he was being unduly treated by the downstream and midstream regulators, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). For days, l had heated arguments with people with opposing views on this matter. However, Ademola Adigun, one person l respect, cautioned that people should not be too emotive on this matter but seek knowledge. I took that as a challenge.…
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Insubordination: Ohanaeze’s Ex-Acting National Youth Leader Declared Persona Non Grata

Insubordination: Ohanaeze’s Ex-Acting National Youth Leader Declared Persona Non Grata

By Johnson Nwankwo Mr Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, former acting national youth leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has been declared a persona non grata by the pan Igbo body. This was stated in a release by the national publicity secretary of Ohanaeze, Dr Alex Ogbonna, on Wednesday. Okpalaezeukwu was described as "unfaithful, unworthy, unfit and maladjusted to the core values of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide". Ohanaeze therefore warned the general public to distance themselves from Mr Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu on issues pertaining to Ohanaeze in their own interest. It was gathered that the action against Okpalaezeukwu was as a result of his refusal to…
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Remove ”Embarrassing” Checkpoints In South East, NUJ Tells FG

Remove ”Embarrassing” Checkpoints In South East, NUJ Tells FG

By Jonathan Okpanachi The Nigeria Union of Journalists, South East Zonal Executive Committee, ZEC, Zone C, has called on the federal government to end the militarisation of the region by its security agencies. NUJ further enjoined the federal government to give the people of the zone " breathing space to go about their legitimate businesses without fear". ZEC made the call in its communique after a meeting in Awka, Anambra State, to deliberate on issues affecting the union and the zone in particular. "It is embarrassing to see police, NSCDC and army checkpoints within one kilometre intervals along the federal…
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Age Factor In Nigeria’s Educational System

Age Factor In Nigeria’s Educational System

By People&Politics By Zainab Suleiman Okino On July 18, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) held its 2024 policy meeting to determine modalities for admissions into tertiary institutions. However, the process was overshadowed by an age controversy. It began when the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, reiterated his concern about underage students writing exams preparatory to becoming undergraduates, a point he had raised during the last Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME). Almost all the tertiary education administrators at the event unanimously opposed the minister’s suggestion of an 18-year-minimum age, forcing him to temporarily reverse and defer the…
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The Comic Afterthought In Gwogwogwo-Ngwo

The Comic Afterthought In Gwogwogwo-Ngwo

By Prof Terhemba Shija One of my most favourite comedians of late has been a man with stupid looks in an over-sized green shirt, but with a sharp intellect called Brain-jotter. He has created a huge sensation on the social media by turning the 41-year old palmwine music of the little known Sir Mike Ejeagha into a spectacular marvel. The genius in Brain-jotter's enactment is not merely the resuscitation of the highlife genre; nor the vigorous twerks of dancers to the percussions of Ejeagha's stringed box guitar, but the absurd meaningless chase that takes place between the two dancers to…
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Deputy Speaker Kalu Awards Scholarships To 3 Students In Abia

Deputy Speaker Kalu Awards Scholarships To 3 Students In Abia

By Johnson Nwankwo The deputy speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Benjamin Kalu, has offered scholarships to three natives of Itumbauzo in Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State. Kalu made the announcement while giving his remarks during his visit to Itumbauzo Ward on Monday. According to his chief press secretary, Mr Levinus Nwabughiogu, the beneficiaries are 17-year-old JSS 3 student, Testimony Evan; 16-year-old SS 1 student, Chidubem Ikechukwu and little James Nkechi. The three girls are to enjoy the scholarships up to the university level. Kalu promised to foot the hospital bills of the sick people and others living with disabilities…
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Violent Protests: 632 Arrested In Kano, Govt Sets Up Panel Of Inquiry

Violent Protests: 632 Arrested In Kano, Govt Sets Up Panel Of Inquiry

Said Kankiya THE Kano State Government has set up a commission of inquiry to investigate the root causes of the violence that attended the #EndBadGovernance protests last week. The commission will identify those responsible, and recommend measures to prevent its recurrence. Malam Sunusi Bature, Director- General, Media and Publicity, announced this on Monday at Government House, Kano. He announced that 632 suspects have been arrested by the Police for vandalising public buildings during the protests and have been arraigned before various courts. Bature reiterated that protesters carrying Russian flags were not affiliated with the government. He said, ”Genuine protesters have…
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NCC Directs Telcos on Tariffs Transparency

NCC Directs Telcos on Tariffs Transparency

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive to telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities. This move aims to provide clear, easy-to-understand, and accurate information about the cost of voice, short messaging service (SMS) and data services to subscribers. The directive, titled "Guidance on the Simplification of Tariffs in the Nigerian Communications Sector," was issued on July 29, 2024. It mandates Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to publish a comprehensive table showing the features of their tariff plans and bundle offers. The directive is contained in a statement August 5, 2024 by the Director of…
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