Yearly Archives: 2023

NIGERIA’S SUBSIDY CIRCUS: IS THIS DEJAVU? By Dayo Awude

  The Federal Government removed fuel subsidy because “some racketeers were benefiting at the expense of Nigerians”. Instead of going for the jugular of those sabotaging the process and milking the country, the Federal Government took the easy way out as usual, by pushing the burden on the populace. The government could have found a means of securing it’s borders …

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Kaduna NIPR Annual Lecture: Talban Minna’s Moment of Glory at Information Minister’s Platform.  By Prof MK Othman

Something amusing played out as entertainment, but under harsh economic conditions in Nigeria, it was a comic relief while the event lasted. Two diametrically opposed political camps led by two prominent Nigerians from the same state sat side by side, seeing eye to eye to share their thoughts and experiences but representing different generations and perspectives. I expected a Tsunami …

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When shall we stop going to court after elections? (1), by Hassan Gimba

Is there something with the presidential system of democracy we have twice adopted for ourselves that necessitates involving the courts where judges are made to be the ultimate arbiter between contestants? In 1979, it was the judges who decided who emerged as the president between Alhaji Shehu Shagari and Chief Obafemi Awolowo when they told the nation what two-thirds of …

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I WON’T TAKE THE LOVE, SUPPORT OF RIVERS PEOPLE FOR GRANTED – GOV. FUBARA … says peace panacea for sustainable development in Rivers State. By Godfrey Egbe

I WON’T TAKE THE LOVE, SUPPORT OF RIVERS PEOPLE FOR GRANTED – GOV. FUBARA … says peace panacea for sustainable development in Rivers State. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has assured that his administration will not take the love and unflinching support of Rivers people for granted, stressing that he will continue to take cognisance of the collective efforts …

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Bayelsa State Police Command Gets New PPRO. By Chris Mark

  A new Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), ASP Musa Mohammed has been posted to the Bayelsa State Police Command. ASP Musa Mohammed,takes over duty from Csp ASINIM BUTSWAT,Prior to the new appointment as the PPRO he was formally the deputy PPRO. This was made known in a press released posted to the Bayelsa State Police- Madia platform by DCP …

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King Princewill Amachree XI Funeral: Fubara Vows to Bequeath New Rivers, Canvasses People’s Support. By Geoffrey Egbe

King Princewill Amachree XI Funeral:Fubara Vows to Bequeath New Rivers, Canvasses People’s Support. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has restated his commitment that his administration is set to enthrone an enviable Rivers that will ensure the dreams and aspirations of all residents are realized. Speaking at the funeral service in honour of late King Theophilus J.T. Princewill, Amachree XI, …

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Don, Civil Society React to 2024 Appropriation Budget. By Olawale Lamina

  Dr. Olusegun Vincent, Associate Professor of Taxation and Finance Pan- African University, Lagos State, has lent his voice to the 2024 appropriation budget presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, saying some of the assumptions are attainable while others may be far fetched going by determining factors. Speaking on the projection of N750 to a …

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NOTICE OF EMPLOYEES DISENGAGEMENT AT TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES (BAYELSA STATE OPERATIONS). 30th – November – 2023

NOTICE OF EMPLOYEES DISENGAGEMENT AT TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES (BAYELSA STATE OPERATIONS). 30th – November – 2023 This is to inform the general public and members of Tantita Security Services (Bayelsa Operations) of a scheduled disengagement of all Coordinators, Administrative staff and field operatives of the security outfit on Thursday 30th November 2023. State Coordinator of the Surveillance outfit, Great Joshua …

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