Nigerian press as federal republic of opinion
In our primary school days, one of our teachers, Mr. Matthias Eboetse Elogie, was popularly called “Opinion Varies” because he had the inscription written on his brand new Suzuki motorcycle. Human...
View ArticleNigeria’ s democracy:
May 29, 2013 marked another hilarious day in the nation’s quest to belong to known democratic countries of the world. Democratic, in the sense of being governed by elected members of the society as...
View ArticleBaby Factory in 21st Century Nigeria?
The recurrent reports about criminally-minded people who recruit or kidnap young and unsuspecting minors and keep them in what qualifies as prison houses, and then get a young man to impregnate them,...
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Jang moves to reconcile govs
In a bid to resolve the rift among governors over the outcome of the last election, the new chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Plateau State governor, Jonah Jang has commenced moves to...
View ArticleThe turbulent flight from Johannesburg
The experience of a near air mishap captured by Franklin Ihejirika, our aviation correspondent, Lagos It was really an apprehensive and turbulent flight experience for passengers travelling recently...
View ArticleAmaechi: The ‘Oppression’ of the Dictator
Today, Governor Amaechi and some of his aides, aided by a section of the media have gone all out to portray Rotimi Amaechi as the oppressed Governor who is currently being persecuted for his frankness...
View ArticleWho Wins Big Brother Africa’s $300, 000 Prize Money?
Sunday May 26th marked the beginning of another chase by 28 housemates for the mouth-watering $300, 000 Big Brother Africa prize, thus ushering in 91 days of season eight on DStv Channel 197 & 198....
View ArticleNigeria, Mexico settle for 2-2 draw
African champions, Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by ten-man Mexico in a thrilling friendly at the Reliant Stadium, Houston yesterday. Nigeria was without Chelsea duo, John Mikel Obi and Victor Moses...
View ArticleWhy ACN’S form of opposition is extinct
To provide a credible opposition, you need a political party whose leaders have been tested and trusted and who have provided credible leadership that transcends ethnic or geographical demarcations and...
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EFCC probes Timi Sylva’s wife over N56bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has started another investigation against the immediate past governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva and his wife, over allegations of money...
View ArticleWhere is IBB?
Ordinarily, Alhaji Salisu Suleiman’s piece on the subject: “Where is IBB”, published in the prestigious Blueprint newspaper, Monday, May 6th, 2013 edition, does not deserve a response, given that...
View ArticlePresident Jonathan understands Nigerian youths more than any president – Liz...
In this brief online interview with Temidayo Badmus, popular Yoruba actress Liz Anjorin, who is in the United States of America at the moment, spoke glowingly of the contributions of the present...
View ArticleAllow children chose career, naval officers told
Officers and Ratings of the Nigerian Navy have been charged to allow their children decide the career choice they wish to pursue rather than having it forced on them by parents in the interest of the...
View ArticleFormer NEC chairman advocates for 2-party system
The former Chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu has said that the current multiple party system was threatening the unity of the country. Addressing a news...
View ArticlePlateau legislator donates police station to community
Citizens of Plateau State have been called upon to consolidate on the peace that is presently been enjoyed in the state after years of sectarian crisis. The member, representing Jos North/Bassa in the...
View ArticleMore die in fresh Fulani/Tiv crisis in Benue
A fresh crisis between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State has led to the death of some people, while several houses were set ablaze. An eye witness informed Sunday...
View ArticleNigerian Navy to build another warship
In a move to consolidate the gains of building the first indigenous warship in Africa, the Nigerian Navy is to commence the construction of a new 38 metre Seaward Defence Boat (SDB). The Chief of Naval...
View ArticleOghiadomhe’s son weds in Abuja
The son of Chief of Staff to President Goodluck Jonathan, Omo Mark Oghiadomhe, yesterday bade goodbye to bachelorhood as he took former Miss Omobolade OlawunmiOkeya as wife. The marriage which was...
View ArticlePlateau legislator donates police station to community
Citizens of Plateau State have been called upon to consolidate on the peace that is presently been enjoyed in the state after years of sectarian crisis. The member, representing Jos North/Bassa in the...
View ArticleIgbos beg Jonathan to compensate Boko Haram victims
As the activities of the Boko Haram insurgents in the Northern part of the country is being reasonably brought under control by the Jonathan-led administration, the Igbo Nationality Right Assembly, has...
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