We have, over time, developed a culture of now and then giving our readers the opportunity to be heard. Today is one of those. Enjoy the views, please. Two tears for Dadiyata and the Sun, by Hassan Gimba (28/08/2023) It’s hard to believe that Dadiyata has disappeared for this long without any deliberate action by…
In the heart of Nigeria, a silence has settled like a heavy fog. It’s a silence that echoes through the barren fields and the empty stomachs of millions. It’s a silence that speaks volumes about the state of our nation, a silence that demands our attention and our outrage. This silence is the Nigerian government’s…
A new unstoppable wave and phenomenon of Christian Domination of Yoruba Culture and Institutional Monarchy started by Oba Olubadan Akinyele of the CAC has permeated Oodua Republic with the appointment of Oonirisa Babatunde Eniitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja the Second of Ile Ife. the cradle of Yoruba Civilization and the new Soun of Ogbomosho in Oba Ghandi…
The Bayelsa State Government has faulted the way 13% derivation fund is been shared by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).saying as a limited liability company, it was supposed to produce, sell the product, while distribution of the derivation will only come from dividends. The Technical Adviser to Governor Douye Diri on Treasury and…
In 2002, and for the presidential primary election leading to the 2003 presidential election, I was the secretary to the PDP Presidential Primary Election Panel, with Chief Tom Ikimi as the Chairman. It was, as Charles Dickens had said in the TALE OF TWO CITIES, “It was the best of times; it was the worst…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said working in unity by various states and the Federal Government would enable the country to fashion out strong ways to navigate the current economic hardship ravaging the country. Declaring close the 22nd session of the National Council on Development Planning meeting hosted by Osun State and held in…
As part of efforts to improve economic and social development, Niger State Governor, Muhammad Umaru-Bago, has reassured prospective investors that the state is safe and ready for investments. Governor Bago who stated this in Abuja on Wednesday said as a way to ensure security in the state it is already working with the Central Bank…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Friday, September 15, handed over vehicles to ten 3rd Class Chiefs in Abuja as he promised improved welfare for traditional rulers. The 3rd Class Shiefs were from Gomani, Yaba, Bwari, Pai, Garki, Jiwa, Wako, Rubochi, Gwargwarda, and Zuba Chiefdoms. Wike explained while handing over…
The President of Nigeria His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. This directive is in conformity with…
Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, a constitutional lawyer, Daughter of Are Afe Babalola, Wife of Barr. Femi Falana and over 60 others have been shortlisted among the lawyers that made the list to be considered for the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). This is contained in the lists released by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee…
