I start this narrative on this succinct topic explaining the very unfortunate ongoing armed struggle between the state of Israel and non state actor Hamas. I was reluctant to write on the ongoing saga, because it seemed to me for good reasons that no fate decrees that the Palestinians and Israelis will be back into the past and play old …
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Yahaya Bello makes u-turn, denies assassination attempt on his life
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello has denied alleged assassination attempt on his life on Sunday.Addressing newsmen in the evening of Sunday, Bello explained the incident on Lokoja-Abuja Highway as a mere altercation between his security details and some military personnel at a check point.But his Information Commissioner, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, in a statement, alleged assassination attempt on the …
Read More »Hailers and Wailers: Who are more patriotic?, by Hassan Gimba
This article was first published in December 2017, repeated in August 2018 and September 2020. With change being the only constant in human life, a lot of water has passed under the bridge in our country since then that have made yesterday’s hailers today’s wailers and vice versa. I find this write-up very relevant and perhaps may make us view …
Read More »NIGERIA: A TICKING TIME BOMB WAITING TO EXPLODE. By Dr. Prince Wumi Akintide
If the report credited to the Nigerian First Lady on the social media that VP Shettima is plotting to kill President Tinubu is true, and if the allegation or rumor by Sheikh Gumi that Onyesom Wike had to be removed by Tinubu to placate or appease the Northerners, and if the allegation that Wike, as FCT Minister has ordered for …
Read More »Unlocking Nigeria’s Diaspora Goldmine: A Path to Prosperity and Progress. By Chidi Ekeh
IntroductionNigeria, the giant of Africa, is renowned for its rich tapestry of culture, diversity, and untapped potential. Yet, it’s no secret that the country grapples with challenges that have hindered its development. These challenges are numerous, complex, and deeply ingrained, and they require innovative solutions.One such solution lies in our most valuable export, a resource as precious as oil or …
Read More »Gov Bello Allegedly Escapes Assassination Attempt
The Kogi State Government, on Sunday, said that there was an assassination attempt on the state governor, Yahaya Bello, a few kilometres away from Abuja, on his way to an official engagement from Lokoja, the state capital.According to a statement issued by the state Commissioner for information, Kingsley Fanwo, it stated that the attack occurred at about 4 p.m. on …
Read More »Israel-Palestine Conflict: Two-State Resolution or Unending War.By Professor M. K. Othman
In 1994, representatives of two sworn foes stood before the world to accept the Nobel Peace Prize for their leadership in promoting a truce and peace in the Middle East between Israel and Palestine, the two arch-opposing camps. The Nobel Peace Committee recognized Yasser Arafat (1929–2004), the leader of the Palestinian people, and Israeli politicians Shimon Peres (1923–1923) and Yitzhak …
Read More »LET AKEREDOLU BE. By Alabi Johnson
Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu Like I’ve mentioned everywhere I have spoken lately, Akeredolu is a straight forward human being who does not play game with everything that comes his way. He is steadfast and very frank.Left to Arakunrin as he’s fondly called, he won’t love to have gone through all the stress they are are making him to go through now. …
Read More »We Must Develop, Educate And Empower Human Beings- Sylva. By Chris Mark
Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa state,the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Chief Timipre Sylva has again said his agenda for the people of Bayelsa State to develop,educate and empower human beings is paramount.Sylva,who stated this on Thursday at Koluama community in continuation of his campaigns to communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government Areas, assured …
Read More »NWUCHE CALLS ON NIGERIANS TO RALLY BEHIND WIKE, COMMENDS PRESIDENT TINUBU.
Hon ChibundumsHon Prince Chibudom Nwuche former deputy speaker has called on Nigerians to rally behind FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in his drive to restore the Abuja master plan and instill discipline in urban development.Those who have lived in Abuja since the return of the democratic dispensation in 1999 can attest to the deterioration of the capital city by illegal structures …
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