Opinion: Eruptions of ‘A peculiar tragedy’
by Ikhide R. Ikheloa We remember John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo’s epic and accessible poems like ‘Ibadan’, ‘Abiku’ and ‘Night Rain’. J. Read full story on author website »
June 18, 2013
Olusegun Dada: A revised version of the Devil’s dictionary (Y! Politico)
by Olusegun Dada Name given to everyone opposed to any evil agenda of the GEJ administration, every other thing from bombings, rape and miscarriage is also blamed on them. Nigeria [...]
Whose idea is it to send Nigerian astronauts to space? – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze Those of you in Lagos should prepare for a bad day. First the weather ain’t gonna be nice according to NEMA, then, well, quite a few politicians will storm the [...]
Opinion: What Nigerian legislators can learn from their Kenyan counterparts
by Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi We should grow past the primordial belief that it is only by stockpiling money by way of fat salaries and allowances that our future and those of [...]
Ekiti’s Senator Ojudu in drug importation row with NAFDAC, drugs worth millions seized
by Rachel Ogbu Senator-Babafemi-Ojudu Imported drugs belonging to Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Senator for the Ekiti Central constituency of Ekiti State were seized recently by the National Agency for Foods, Drugs [...]
Opinion: Don’t bury me in a $25,000 gold-plated casket – The sermon Pastor Obadare NEVER delivered
by Bayo Oluwasanmi The best way you can honor me is to promote the truth, shun hypocrisy, worship God in humility, do things in moderation with wisdom and promote the gospel. [...]
June 17, 2013
9 dams and 7% more potable water in 2 years: Minister of water resources gives mid-term score card (READ)
by David Odom Mrs. Sarah Reng Ochekpe, Minister of Water Resources The Federal Government says access to potable water in the country has increased from 58% to 65% in [...]
Saatah Nubari: Unmasking the dangerous ethnicity in the GEJ bashing industry
by Saatah Nubari The APC just zoned their presidential ticket to the North. Does this mean there are no competent people from other parts of the country? Or is this [...]
Opinion: Much ado about Timipre Sylva’s handshake with Jonathan
by Mabota Alata Sylva was alleged to have breached protocol to have a handshake with Jonathan….Sylva and Jonathan were not the only dignitaries at the event that exchanged a handshake. [...]
Opinion: 2015 – A battle between Nigerians and the PDP
by Abubakar Usman Sadly, folks from the northern part of the country have not been any different in such uncouth remarks. Northern groups and individuals have also joined their counterparts in [...]
Opinion: ‘Okada’ ban and the insensitivity of state governors
by Theophilus Ilevbare It is a fallacy of hasty generalisation, that all Okada riders are armed robbers, hence, responsible for the rise in crime rate and all accidents on Nigerian [...]
“The Church must stand up”: Labaran Maku calls for a revival at Nasarawa church
Mr. Labaran Maku, Minister of Information MEDIA STATEMENT Minister of Information Mr. Labaran Maku has called on Christian Leaders in Nasarawa State to rise up against the emerging trend of [...]
Tambuwal, Oshiomhole, Fayemi, others present as Bola Tinubu buries mother (PHOTOS)
by Rachel Ogbu Mother of former Lagos governor and Action Congress of Nigeria chieftain, Bola Tinubu, was buried in Lagos yesterday June 16 according to Islamic rites. Abibat Asabi Mogaji, 96 died at [...]
“Stop parading yourself as NGF chairman” – Amaechi warns Jang
by Rachel Ogbu Photo:.oceanwaveng Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi for the first time addressed his nemesis, Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang warning him to stop impersonating him as the chairman [...]
Opinion: Would you rather work with them? A GTBank former staff tells it like it is
by Junaid Korede Agbabiaka What brought tears to his eyes wasn’t the sack but the way they were dispersed from an institution they lived for like lepers. Guaranty Trust Bank [...]
June 16, 2013
SPOTTED: ‘Nollywood’ governor, Rochas Okorocha roasting corn by the roadside
by Rachel Ogbu Why is Governor Rochas Okorocha roasting corn with a baby in his arm? …that’s a good question. Read full story on author website »
Simon Kolawole: 2015 is knocking on the door
by Simon Kolawole What is the way out? How can we ease their pain? How can we make sure our people stop dying cheaply because of a system that disdains [...]
June 15, 2013
Sen. Bola Tinubu’s mother, Abibat Mogaji is dead
by Akan Ido Alhaja Abibat Asabi Mogaji, mother of the former governor of Lagos state, Sen. Bola Tinubu is dead. Read full story on author website »
June 14, 2013
Collins Uma: Legislators should leave God out of the anti-gay bill
by Collins Uma Two reasons put forward by supporters of the bill are that homos*xuality is not part of our culture and that it is a sin against God. No sillier [...]
Not yet Uhuru: APC faces fresh challenges over chosen acronym
The All Progressives Congress may yet have to cross another hurdle in its bid to get the Independent National Electoral Commission to register it as a bonafide political party in [...]
The snail’s pace of Lagos emergency response – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze Apparently, the ambulances of Lagos are not on call 24 hours, and when they are available, they tend to show up to work at world record time, if [...]
#MinisterialPlatform2013: Adesina, Mailafiya, ministers of agriculture and environment give mid-term today
by Idoreyin Sampson Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Minister of Agriculture: Credit: Leadership Newspapers Another session of the month-long Ministerial Platform 2013 holds today, June 14, 2013 at the Radio House, Abuja. [...]
June 13, 2013
Opinion: Caging PDP’s ‘Tambuwal Syndrome’
by Louis Achi …for the PDP to move from a moral high ground and properly assert its authority as the pre-eminent political party in Nigeria, it must sternly practice internal [...]
MKO Abiola’s Death: “I won’t talk for personal reasons” – Susan Rice
The outgoing permanent representative of the United States of America to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Susan Rice, has said that she will not make any comment on what transpired [...]
Rejoinder: Why you should be worried about Nigeria’s anti gay laws
by Abdulrahman Abdulraheem Akintoye Sogunro’s legal argument is flawed on so many levels. First, there is the mistake of assuming that the purpose of law, especially criminal law is a phenomenon [...]
Ikechukwu Ofili: Nigeria – Our history of forgetting history
by Ikechukwu Ofili Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter - Chinua Achebe The first time I heard about Biafra was [...]
The unexpected blessings of June 12 – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze June 12 1993 was a blessing to Nigeria in my opinion. It gave us a chance to taste Abacha. You see, prior to Abacha, the closest we [...]
Enough is enough: Jonathan moves to resolve PDP crises
by Akan Ido Reports say the Presidency has set up a committee to look into the crises rocking the Peoples Democratic Party and come up with concrete solutions to them. [...]
June 12, 2013
“The US had a hand in Abiola’s death” – Dr. Falomo, MKO Abiola’s personal physician reveals shocking new details
Doctor Ore Falomo, the personal physician to the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential elections can be considered an insider privy to the high-powered intrigues which led to the death [...]
Opinion: June 12 – Synopsis of an eternal wound
by Wale Odunsi Continue to rest in peace, the President we never had they never allowed us have. The day was Saturday June 12, week 23 of the year 1993, the event was [...]
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