Buhari Addresses UNGA, Seeks Global Action Against Small Arms
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night urged the international community to take strong action against illicit flows of small arms and light weapons. Addressing the virtual United Nations General Assembly through a pre-recorded video statement, Mr Buhari said Nigeria was deeply concerned over the menace. “Nigeria remains deeply concerned over the illicit trade, transfer, and […]
Fuel Price Hike: The Facts of the Matter, By Izielen Agbon
The alternative model for determining fuel price is the production pricing model. In this model, the fuel price is the cost of crude oil at the refinery gate, the refining cost, the distribution and marketing cost and the taxes. Oil producing nations used the production pricing model for fuel prices in their domestic market before […]
Late Emir of Zazzau: Wamakko condoles family, describes monarch as unique , true father of his subjects, all
By Ado Hassan, SokotoSENATOR Aliyu Magtakarda Wamakko on Monday joined several dignitaries in Zaria to personally condole family of the late Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris. The former Governor of Sokoto State who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence and Deputy Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti Corruption, described the death of the late […]
REJOINDER: HOW GOWON TOOK NIGERIA INTO OIC”
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN ELDERS FORUM (NCEF) REJOINDER: “HOW GOWON TOOK NIGERIA INTO OIC” We are compelled to issue this rejoinder in the interest of truth and the need to educate coming generations on the source of the insurgency and destruction that currently bedevils Nigeria. On Friday 4th September, 2020, Mr. Femi Abbas, a well known publicist […]
When “we the people” speak.
By Wande Akindiose Godfatherism is not new to politicking all over the world. The philosophy behind it only differs from one region to another. Godfatherism has been taken to the extreme in Africa and the rest of the poor Third World. It has been used to usurped the wishes of the people. In saner climes, […]
Smoking Weed & Sipping Hennessy: Life Is Deep
Sadhguru: Diogenes was a wonderful and ecstatic beggar who lived on a river bank in Greece. Somebody had given him a beautiful begging bowl and he wore only a loincloth. He begged at the temple gates and ate whatever food he got. One day, he finished his meal and was walking towards the river when […]
OGBANÈ! EDO PEOPLE PUSHED THE RESET BUTTON
On a historic day like today, we will like to thank the good people of Edo State for coming out enmasse to vote for our party and our candidate, Governor Godwin Noghegase Obaseki. This victory will not have been possible without the steadfastness and dedication of our Edo people who stood firm in the face […]
Big Prize Money Awaits First 10 Finishers Of Kaduna Marathon – Commissioner
The Commissioner Ministry Sports Development Kaduna State, Professor Kabir Mato has given an insight into the cash prizes that will be won at the maiden Kaduna Marathon, with the top winne smiling to the bank with $10,000. Professor Mato made this known during a press briefing and unveiling of the Marathon tagged, “Kaduna Runs” by […]
IDPs: depending on food aid no longer sustainable – Zulum
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has stated that feeding over one million internally displaced persons without having access to the means of livelihood is no longer sustainable. The Governor stated this on Thursday when he received House of Representatives committee on North East Development Commission (NEDC) in Maiduguri. Zulum while commending President Buhari and […]
Babalakin Resigns As UNILAG Pro-Chancellor
The Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Dr. Wale Babalakin(SAN), has resigned following an alleged disagreement with the Federal Government on the Visitation Panel sent to the university. He said there were too many vested interests in UNILAG matter, who were not approaching the issues objectively. But he said it has come to a stage […]