Opinion

May
12
2022
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Enugu 2023: False Tale Of Ugwuanyi’s ‘Preferred Candidate’

Enugu 2023: False Tale Of Ugwuanyi’s ‘Preferred Candidate’

Opinion, Politics
BIBIAN ANEKWE A Political Scientist, Ambrose Bierce took a swipe at the political class and concluded with his description of politics as a strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles... .the conduct of public affairs for private advantage. While this assertion might be universally applied, the denotative implications of this description is more at home in our clime. Though, we might point to a few among the political class who have distinguished themselves with regard to the conduct of public affairs for public advantage. Yet, they remain in the minority. Interestingly, the Holy writ of Christian religion is…
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Apr
21
2022
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2023: High Time Tinubu Stopped Whining Over Osinbajo’s Aspiration

2023: High Time Tinubu Stopped Whining Over Osinbajo’s Aspiration

Opinion, Politics
By aspiring for the highest political office in Nigeria, Osinbajo has committed no crime – not against Tinubu or anyone else. It is high time the Jagaban of Borgu Kingdom and Asiwaju of Lagos politics stopped whining over Osinbajo’s aspiration. Let the people decide. That is the beauty of democracy. IKECHUKWU AMAECHI On Monday, April 11, Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election. In a short broadcast via his Twitter handle after months of speculation, Osinbajo said having served as Vice President “under a true Nigerian patriot, a servant of the nation in…
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Apr
05
2022
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As Kaduna Is Shut Off By Road, Air And Rail

As Kaduna Is Shut Off By Road, Air And Rail

Opinion
BOLAJI ADEBIYI Recent terror attacks close all routes to Kaduna It takes personal restraint and courage not to be cynical about the mass graveyard that Nigeria has become under the watch of Muhammadu Buhari. Carried into power at the fourth try on the back of a general disenchantment with the security situation in the country, Nigerians looked forward to an improved and secured environment that would provide a conducive atmosphere for their economic growth and development. Almost seven years after, many discerning Nigerians have now come to the conclusion that indeed, 2015 was a mistake and its product, an avoidable…
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Mar
03
2022
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Air Peace, Emir of Kano tango: Sense of entitlement taken too far

Air Peace, Emir of Kano tango: Sense of entitlement taken too far

Economy, Opinion
IKECHUKWU AMAECHI Pondering over the Emir of Kano, Air Peace tango this week, I couldn’t help but remember the wisecrack by Sarah Churchwell, the 51-year-old professor of American Literature, who wrote: “People who are given whatever they want soon develop a sense of entitlement and rapidly lose their sense of proportion.” That is exactly what is happening in this contrived hullabaloo. For those not aware, the story is that the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, who was returning from Banjul, Gambia, missed his early morning flight from Lagos to Kano. It was neither the monarch’s fault nor that of…
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Feb
08
2022
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My Position On Zoning, by Sule Lamido

My Position On Zoning, by Sule Lamido

Interviews, Opinion, Politics
Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, says he is against the idea of zoning of political offices. In an interview monitored in Abuja, Lamido, told BBC Hausa service that he believed the zoning of political offices has been counter-productive, stressing that the idea should be jettisoned for the welfare and unity of Nigerians to take the centre stage. “When it comes to zoning, I would say I do not agree. The world should look at it as it is, everywhere it goes; everywhere we talk about human development, “he said. Lamido declared that he would support anyone who has…
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Feb
03
2022
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Ohanaeze Youths Berate Gov Bala Mohammed For Anti-Zoning Comments

Ohanaeze Youths Berate Gov Bala Mohammed For Anti-Zoning Comments

2023 Guber, Opinion, Politics
By Jonathan Okpanachi The Ohanaeze Youth Council has described Gov Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State as 'a poor student of history' for canvassing that th presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2023 elections, should not be zoned to the South-East geopolitical zone. Gov Bala was allegedly quoted to have stated that agitations that power must shift to the southern part of the country in 2023 "is meant for the All Progressives Congress, and not the Peoples Democratic Party." According to him, the North still has four years left, 'based on the arrangement of the PDP'. The…
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Feb
03
2022
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Marafa, Keyamo lose out As APC inaugurates state Excos

Marafa, Keyamo lose out As APC inaugurates state Excos

BREAKING, Opinion, Politics,
Factions of the All Progressives Congress in several states that are loyal to some ministers and senators are set to lose out as the APC has perfected plans to inaugurate state chairmen loyal to the governors at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja today. Some of the losers include the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola; the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo; and the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. Others who lost out include former Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, Senator Kabiru Marafa and a former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’Aziz Yari’. Several…
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Jan
28
2022
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Why 2022 Budget won’t fail – Buhari

Why 2022 Budget won’t fail – Buhari

Economy, Opinion, Politics
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the 2022 budget won’t fail but will accomplish the purpose for which it was passed because the National Assembly is led by trusted members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Buhari, who said this while speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday, expressed confidence that this year’s budget will succeed. Recall that following the President’s assent to the 2022 budget, there were reports of friction between the presidency and the parliament. Buhari had expressed strong reservations on the “worrisome changes” made by the National Assembly to the 2022 Executive Budget proposal. When asked if he…
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Jan
28
2022
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High cost of cement will render most Nigerians homeless – Group

High cost of cement will render most Nigerians homeless – Group

Economy, Opinion, Politics
A group, Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, an umbrella body of all the youth groups in the South-East has said that the high cost of cement would render most Nigerian families homeless if not checked. The group said it is totally condemnable to sell a bag of cement at the rate of N5,000 per bag in a country where so many families go to bed hungry. In a press release signed by the President-General of the group, Goodluck Ibem, he said the high cost of cement would make landlords increase their house rent which would be above the…
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Jan
28
2022
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Sylvester Oromoni: Dowen College founder, school board step down

Sylvester Oromoni: Dowen College founder, school board step down

Lifestyle, Opinion
The Founder of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, Dr. Olumide Phillips, has stepped down from office. Phillips, who served as board chairman of the institution, also announced their (board) retirement in a statement signed by Tomi Borisade. Part of the statement read, “The founding members of the Board of Governors including the founder and Chairman of the Board, Dr. O. Olumide Phillips, have decided to retire and pass the baton of change to a new generation of seasoned professionals who will run with the vision, leadership passion, commitment and values they have worked rigorously to establish. “This will also enhance communication…
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