Written by Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has warned the judiciary not to engage in acts capable of setting Rivers State on fire. His caution comes in the wake of Wednesdays order by a Federal High Court in Abuja, telling the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt all payments to the state. In a statement signed … Continue reading “Dont set Rivers on fire – Atiku warns Judiciary over court ruling halting LGA allocation”
Written by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Until his appointment, Oluyede served as the … Continue reading “Tinubu Appoints General Oluyede As Acting Chief Of Army Staff”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, speaking Tuesday in Abuja, commended the Implementation Committee on the Naira-based sales of crude oil and refined products and asked the members to resolve any teething problems. In a review meeting at the State House, the President said that using the Naira was conceived to remove the exchange rate hurdle. … Continue reading ” Naira For Crude Transaction: Tinubu Assures Of More Stability In The Oil Sector”
The phrase “much ado about nothing” is used to describe a situation in which there has been a lot of hullaballoo about something that isn’t really important. Taken literally, it implies that a lot of time and effort (much ado) has been put into something insignificant (nothing). Regarding President Tinubu’s recent cabinet reshuffle, the … Continue reading “Cabinet Reshuffle: Much Ado About Nothing?”
When Nigeria’s civil war leader, General Yakubu Gowon celebrated his 90th birthday recently, one of his theatre commanders, General Olusegun Obasanjo, came and stood beside him – perhaps for the first time since Gowon’s ouster from power in July 1975. I call them “puppets” because they were pawns on the chessboard of the United Kingdom … Continue reading “A tale of two puppets (2): Obasanjo, by Ochereome Nnanna”
Last week’s cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Tinubu has generated a lot of mixed reactions. While many saw it as a masterstroke, others are either indifferent or knock the move as being underwhelming. I have had the privilege of discussing the shuffle on about 20 media platforms 13 of which were on the day after … Continue reading “Commendations and concerns with Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle By Jide Ojo”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern over the blackout in the northern region of Nigeria in the last week. He is now leading efforts to end the disruption that has paralysed social and economic activities, summoning the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The President has directed … Continue reading “Blackout: Tinubu orders quick electricity restoration to affected northern states”
“Bros how you dey oh” “Omo, body still dey inside cloth. We dey push am.” How for do? Man no die, man no leave one place, all of us just dey.” “God works in mysterious ways.” “But how you come take this their cabinet reshuffle?” “Underwhelming. An anti-climax. What is all the noise about? I … Continue reading “Tinubu’s Cabinet Reshuffle And Other Stories by Reuben Abati “
The iconic blended Scotch whisky will become club’s Official Whisky Partner celebrating their shared ambition for collective success ahead of the new season • [Date 23 October 2024, Lagos] – Luxury Scotch whisky Chivas Regal and iconic global football club, Arsenal, have just announced a new multi-year partnership, emphasising their commitment to championing community, progressing … Continue reading “CHIVAS REGAL SCORES BIG WITH MULTI-YEAR GLOBAL ARSENAL PARTNERSHIP”
As I was concluding this piece, my eyes caught a presidential sledgehammer which landed on the head of Conscience Nurtured by Truth – The Guardian. In a release issued by the State House yesterday, authored by erstwhile Editor-in-Chief of TheNews, Bayo Onanuga, the newspaper was accused of a crime almost similar to what General Sani … Continue reading “The Guardian’s dog and rape of Lady Justice By Festus Adedayo”