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Suspected bandits have abducted the Deputy Speaker of Kebbi State House of Assembly, Samaila Bagudo. According to the state police command spokesperson, CSP Nafi Abubakar, the gunmen invaded the lawmakers hometown in Bagudo Local Government Area of the state and abducted him shortly after he had observed Ishai prayers and was returning home on Friday, October … Continue reading “Bandits abduct Deputy Speaker of Kebbi Assembly”
Without a shred of doubt, he is a Nigerian of note, intellect, and integrity. If you call him a starry cognoscente of literary moxie and intrepidity, you aren’t out of line. He is a professor of too many laudable things. I was a baby when stories of his exploits in nation-building filtered into my infantile … Continue reading “Wole Soyinka VS America: Who goofed? – By Fola Ojo”
United States President Donald Trump has declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged killings of Christians. In a statement posted on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday, Trump said Christianity faces an existential threat in Nigeria, describing the alleged killing as a “mass slaughter.”“Christianity is facing an existential threat in … Continue reading “Trump Declares Nigeria A ‘Country Of Particular Concern,’ Says Killing Of Christians Mass Slaughter”
By Ben Benson-Okoli Esq Succinctly put, politics is about power, influence and control. In his treatise, “Prince,” Niccolo Machiavelli argued that politics is about acquisition, maintenance and exercise of power though he sees deceit, violence and manipulation as part of the methods politicians often employ. Aristotle was even more emphatic. To him, it is the art and … Continue reading “Abia, S’East: In defence of Benjamin Kalu”
Akwa United and Heartland FC have cleared their international players’ debts within the deadlines set by FIFA, prompting the world football body to lift their global registration bans. Both clubs acted swiftly after being threatened with worldwide transfer sanctions by FIFA, a move that underscored the power and influence of the global football regulator. Out of … Continue reading “FIFA must hear this: Heartland, Akwa Utd clear foreign players’ debts, neglect local players”
Sylvanus Okpala is a well known name in Nigerian football circles. Apart from playing for the country and winning the 1980 AFCON, Okpala also won the AFCON with the Super Eagles in 2013 as an assistant coach to the late Stephen Keshi. He has been consistent in his view concerning the Super Eagles World Cup qualifying campaign. Even … Continue reading “CAF 2026 W/Cup Playoffs: Super Eagles must fight to the end – Okpala”
By Emmanuel Onyekwelu Former British and Commonwealth Super Lightweight Boxing Champion, Peter Oboh, says the Super Eagles must undergo a mental and structural transformation if Nigeria hopes to consistently win major international football titles. Oboh, speaking in an exclusive interview, stressed that Nigeria possesses enough individual talent to dominate Africa, but lacks the winning mentality and … Continue reading “Nigeria players must change their mindset and aim for trophies — Ex-Boxing Champion Peter Oboh”
Chapter 1. Part 2. Section 7. Local Government System of the Nigerian Constitution clearly states the functions and roles of local governments areas (LGAs) in Nigeria, so the topic, Wetin LGAs dey do sef (what do LGAs actually do) is somewhat ironic because it is obvious. But the impact of local governments in Nigeria has always been … Continue reading “Wetin LGAs Dey Do Sef? By Francis Ewherido”
Before Wike started remaking Rivers State in his own image, he used to rail against Lagos’s godfatherism. He thought it was feudalism. But those days are over. Now that he considers the Rivers government his political furniture, the private ownership of Lagos politics must be the manual to control his own stooges. Some say his hypocrisy is … Continue reading “The Tinubu and Wike Bromance, by Ugoji Egbujo”
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Concerned stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP have applauded the Federal High Court judgment that upheld constitutional order in the management of the party’s affairs, describing it as a landmark decision that restores discipline and internal democracy within the PDP. The group, which met on Friday at the Life Camp … Continue reading “PDP Convention: Wike, Ikpeazu, Ortom, others back court verdict, seek rebuilding”