But we must grieve according to how death strikes. They say grief is personal and people grieve differently. I agree totally. But grief also takes its form and presence from nature of death. In my own experience which I have seen play out in other people’s, grief when you lose someone to an illness is different from when death comes ... Read More »
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“Abuja Human Rights Lawyer Calls on Nigerian Billionaires for Urgent Hunger Relief Amid Economic Crisis”
Amid the economic hardship in the country, Abuja-based human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has urged Nigerian billionaires to come to the aid of hungry Nigerians by making donations similar to their generosity during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In a statement on Wednesday, Olajengbesi noted that there is hunger in the land which may grow into public disturbances if not ... Read More »
“Governor Otti Urges US Assistance to Boost Abia State Economy”
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has called on the United States Government to assist his administration in its effort to rebuild the economy of the state. Governor Otti said the American government can support the rebuilding of the economy of Abia State by promoting trade, investments and playing in other areas of interest. The Governor spoke on Wednesday ... Read More »
“Emir of Kano Faces Scrutiny as EFCC Exposes Food Hoarding Scandal” by Sam Omatseye
The Emir of Kano was playing to a feudal gallery. Aminu Ado Bayero was not speaking to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, when he asked her to tell her husband, the president, that hunger is in the land. The monarch was in a mood of vanity. He exhibited himself to the Kano street as their advocate. A few days ... Read More »
Ogun Assembly Committee Sets the Record Straight: No Fraud Allegations Against
Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts and Anti-Corruption, led by Hon. Damilare Bello today continues with its sittings with a clarification that the invitation extended to the former Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Abdul-Waheed Odusile and the SSA to the Governor on Media, Emmanuel Ojo was not an indictment but rather to seek clarifications on the audit ... Read More »
“City Boy’s Wake-Up Call: Navigating the Crisis of Power, Leadership, and Governance in Nigeria” -Olawale Olaleye
In the lead up to the 2015 general election, Nigeria – either by accident or design – was marooned between the Rock and a hard place. The choice of electing the ideal leader (if that’s applicable in Nigeria’s case) was not an easy run. But a majority of the people was already tired of the rock (Goodluck Jonathan), who had ... Read More »
“Labour Party Chairman Arrested in Benin Amidst Financial Allegations and Murder Accusations”
Operatives of the Nigeria Police have on Wednesday arrested the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Mr. Julius Abure. Abure, who has been at the centre of some financial allegations in his party was arrested in Benin, Edo state capital. Abure was seen on the ground while he appeared ruffled as his shirt was squeezed and sandwiched among policemen before ... Read More »
“Navigating Uncertainty: The State of Transition in Africa and Nigeria”
The world exists in a period of fundamental transition. Neither Africa nor Nigeria is exempt from realities of this transition. Where there is transition, there inherently is uncertainty. Again, neither Africa nor Nigeria is immune from the uncertainty for it is systemic. As a continent and as individual nations, we face strong headwinds and difficult hurdles seeking to complicate our ... Read More »
“Combatting Naira Depreciation: ONSA and CBN Forge Alliance to Tackle Forex Market Malpractices”
Joint Effort Between ONSA and CBN to Safeguard Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Market and Combat Speculative Activities. ABUJA, FCT, 20 FEBRUARY, 2024- In a concerted effort to safeguard Nigeria’s foreign exchange market and combat speculative activities, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are joining forces to address challenges impacting the nation’s economic ... Read More »
“IGP Issues Stern Warning: Dropping Name for Corruption Unacceptable”
As IGP Issues Strong Warning Against Name Dropping, Extortion by Officers In an effort to maintain the highest standards of integrity within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has sternly condemned any form of extortion and issued a clear warning to all officers against using or dropping his name for such ... Read More »