Editorial: Matters Arising from the New Automotive Policy
When President Goodluck Jonathan went out of his way to assure Nigerians that the new National Automotive Policy would not inflict pain and hardship on the people, few Nigerians believed…
CONFAB delegates debate devolution of powers , resource control
Fervent debates flourished during the plenary session of the National Conference on Monday as conferees commenced debate on the report of the Committee on Devolution of Power. The slim-volume submission,…
NMA Deliberates on Nationwide Strike in Closed-door Meeting
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has held an emergency closed-door meeting on to decide its next move, barely a week into its nationwide strike. The conclusion reached at the meeting…
Lagos Lawmaker Warns Military against Jungle Justice
Honourable Segun Olulade the chairman, house committee on information, strategy and security of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has enjoined men of the Nigerian Military Force to respect the…
With $280m Loan, Amaechi Wants to Enslave Rivers Forever ― PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Rivers State chapter has raised alarm over Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s penchant for collecting external loans, describing the act as a plot to mortgage the State…
EFCC Arraigns 3 for Stealing N141.7M from ‘The Dead’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned three suspects: Mohammed Rabiu, Raphael Olorunfemi Okomoda and Adegbesan Theophilus before Justice Lawal Akapo of a Lagos High Court sitting…
Governor Okorocha and the Oguta Council Funds
I remember Fela Kuti. I so much love Fela’s Afrobeat which he originated and perfected from African highlife, rhythm, percussion and jazz. They made him connect with contemporary events in…
Why PDP thinks it can win Osun
Basking in the euphoria of gaining and sustaining the upper hand in Ekiti with its decimation of the support base of the loud but ineffective All Progressives Congress (APC), the…
Impeachment: Nyako Declares ‘Prayer’ Holiday as Panel Begins Investigation
Embattled governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, has gone spiritual declaring a two-day holiday on Monday and Tuesday so the residents of his state could have enough time to pray…
BUA, Ibeto, Dangote State Commitment to Reps Position on 42.5 Cement Grade
Major cement manufacturers in the country have pledged their commitment to the position of the House Representatives that the 42.5mpa cement grade should be the minimum standard to be produced…