Written by By Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor Rights activist and Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, in this interview, discusses the issues around the proposed October 1 protests, warning that the government may likely use force against protesters again. Adeyanju also urges Nigerians not to be discouraged in the face of maladministration. Given how the recent #EndBadGovernance … Continue reading “Looming Protests: Govt may be more vicious this time, but we ain’t backing out —Adeyanju”
If revenge, as the saying goes, is best served cold, then Dr. Goodluck Jonathan was well prepared for his encounter with Dr. Mohammed Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, in Abuja on Thursday September 26. But if, as the Scripture says, a gentle reply turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger, we have … Continue reading “$49.8 Billion Saga: Inside story of the Jonathan, Sanusi feared face-off”
Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal side for not losing belief or control after throwing away a two-goal lead in a 4-2 win over Leicester on Saturday. A Wilfred Ndidi own goal and Kai Havertz’s finish in stoppage time took the Gunners level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. Arsenal … Continue reading “Arteta happy with Arsenal’s cool heads in late Leicester win”
UNITED Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, as usual, told us what we already know. On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, he announced that: “Hell is breaking loose in Lebanon”. But, sadly, he is behind the news because hell is not breaking, it has already broken loose in the Palestine, especially in the Gaza Strip, and has merely … Continue reading “Scrap the veto and democratise the Security Council, by Owei Lakemfa”
By Haruna Aliyu A hippopotamus on Sunday attacked and killed a fisherman at Yauri river, in Yauri local government area of Kebbi. The deceased Malam Usman Mai Gadi was at the river bank fishing when the vicious animal attacked and killed him. Locals who witnessed the incident said that the hippo had a new-born baby … Continue reading “Hippopotamus kills man in Kebbi”
By Etim Etim For the first time since he was suspended from office as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor in February 2014 by President Goodluck Jonathan and removed as Emir of Kano in March 2020, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi II has given detailed explanations of the intrigues and power play that led to his … Continue reading “Emir Sanusi: Intrigues, power-play that led to ouster as CBN Governor in 2013, Kano monarch in 2020”
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Kwara state, popularly known as State of Harmony has its own political peculiarities that are not common to other states of the federation. In other states, rotation of political powers is sacrosanct and expedient by the stakeholders for the sake of power balancing, equity and fairness. But in Kwara state, that … Continue reading “Kwara 2027 gubernatorial election and the zoning controversy”
By Udeme Akpan, Obas Esiedesa,Ediri Ejoh & Mariam Eko LAGOS — Hopes for a potential reduction in petrol prices, following the commencement of supply from Dangote Refinery, were dashed, yesterday, as NNPC Limited released a new pricing template that raised pump prices by about 11 per cent to N950 per litre. The pump price of … Continue reading “Dangote petrol: Nigerians to pay N950 per litre”
•Lawal calls for rescue, relief efforts By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Over 35 Muslims on their way to Samunaka in Kaduna State, to celebrate Maulud, died in a ghastly motor accident when the J5 bus conveying them had a head-on collision with an articulated vehicle near Samunaka, in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Although the … Continue reading “75 die in Kaduna accident, Zamfara boat mishap”
Hydrological agency names states immediately at risk, says uncertain weeks ahead By Gabriel Ewepu On the heels of the deadly floods that hit Maiduguri, Borno State capital, last week, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has issued an alert to state governors, especially those around River Niger, of the possibility of floods in the coming … Continue reading “Deadly Floods: Govs get fresh alert as River Niger water level rises”