PUTTING AN END TO EVIL GOD-FATHERISM IN NIGERIA In Nigeria, we stand at a pivotal crossroads, confronted by the insidious and malign influence of political godfathers who have distorted the very essence of our democracy. These shadowy figures, cloaked in a guise of authority and respectability, have commandeered the political arena, perpetuating a system that serves their self-interests while systematically …

Mrs Olusa Bola Emerged the 2024 Best School Coordinator in FCT The principal of JSS Dutse Alhaji 2, the current champion of the 2024 edition of Head-to-Head debate reality show for Junior Secondary Schools in FCT, Mrs. Olusa Bola, was, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in Abuja, decorated as the 2024 Best School Coordinator in FCT, registering her into the …

I Did Not Direct NNPCL to Stop Running its Own Refineries, Says Minister of Petroleum   The minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has debunked claims that he directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to stop running its own refineries and focus solely on equity participation in other refineries. Lokpobiri, who made this known …

Kebbi APC Hits Back on PDP’s Message on Teachers Day By JAMEEL GULMA, Kebbi The ruling APC party in Kebbi has reacted to the PDP’s message on teachers day, where the opposition party alleged that the Kebbi Government has not been just to the teaching professionals in the state. A statement signed by the chief press secretary to the state …

Reps Seek Upward Review of NOA Budgetary Allocation   Nigerian House of Representatives has urged the federal government to review the budgetary allocation of the National Orientation Agency in line with current realities in subsequent budget estimates, to enable successful re-orientation of citizens.   The green chamber also urged the National Orientation Agency to ncrease visibility across all media platforms …

Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Reform Nigeria’s Capital Market   In a historic move, the Nigerian Senate approved the second reading of the Investments and Securities Bill 2024 on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards overhauling the country’s capital market regulations.   Led by Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and Senator Osita Izunaso, the bill aims to modernize and streamline …

The Arbiter: Re-readers’ comments (1) From time to time, we try to give way to our readers to make their voices heard through their input. Well, it has been quite a while since we did that. We will start serialising such inputs.   Nigeria and Presidential Democracy: Any Better Alternative? I enjoyed reading this. I wish it didn’t end. Sannu …

Community Development: Ebony Herald International Magazine honours Chief Opemipo Lacrown’s efforts Ebony Herald International Magazine has honoured Chief Opemipo Adeyemi Lacrown, a renowned philanthropist and native of Akoko, Ondo State, for his exceptional contributions to rural-urban transformation and community development. Chief Lacrown was honoured with the award of “Ambassador of Rural-Urban Transformation and Community Development”, during the magazine’s 15th anniversary …

Farmers’ plight: How machinery shortages, costs killing Nigeria’s agricultural growth   Despite repeated calls to boost agricultural production, Nigerian farmers still struggle to access the essential machinery needed to cultivate their lands. Although the nation has vast uncultivated tracts, the high cost and limited availability of agricultural equipment remain significant obstacles. These challenges have resulted in higher prices for agricultural …

Trump-Musk alliance: A House of cards set to crumble in 2024 The burgeoning camaraderie between Donald Trump and Elon Musk appears poised for an inevitable collapse. Despite Musk’s vast wealth and the far-reaching influence of his “Disinformation Podcast,” which can sway millions with a single broadcast, he is ultimately just one citizen with one vote in this democracy, no different …