*THE REAL SUBSIDIES ARE NOT FOR THE POOR, BUT THE RICH.* _BY_ _FEMI FALANA, SAN_ Globally, subsidies, whether for food, transportation, energy or housing, are part of good governance. So, the issue is not subsidies but who benefit from them. In Nigeria, subsidies are primarily of the rich, by the rich and for the rich. I will highlight a few, ... Read More »
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Opinion!SUMMARIZING MY EXPECTATION FROM PRESIDENT TINUBU’S ADMINISTRATION. -AJULO
Summarizing my expectation from President Tinubu’s administration simply implies me adopting the quote of Dwight D. Elsenhower which states “We believe that our truly urgent need is to make our nation secure, our economy strong and our dollar sound (In this case our Naira).” He further placed emphasis on the fact that “For every American, this matter of the sound ... Read More »
Viewers Eliminate Two Contestants in Bigi-Powered Nigerian Idol Season 8
Abraham, Reigny evicted from Bigi-sponsored Nigerian Idol Season 8 The billboard week performance of the Nigerian Idol Season 8, backed by Bigi drink from the stable of Rite Foods Limited has seen two (2) contestants eliminated from the competition after receiving the lowest votes from the audiences of the treasured and cherished musical show in Nigeria. A week into the ... Read More »
Opinion!The Audacity of Hadi Sirika by Olawale Olaleye
Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika’s shambolic Nigeria Air is one clear posturing that summarised the character of the Muhammadu Buhari administration – a regime that was deficit in practically all the lies it rode to power. It had no integrity, credibility, believability, competence, capacity and was selfishly corrupt. It is true that former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration was corrupt, ... Read More »
PICTURES: AIRTEL NIGERIA CEO/MD CARL RAYMOND CRUZ PAYS COURTESY CALL ON GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU
Imo Gov Hope Uzodinma endorses Hon Abass and Hon KaLU
The Governor release this post after meeting them I was delighted to host members of the 10th House of Representatives, who visited at the Imo State Governor’s Lodge Abuja, wherein I affirmed the Party’s choice of leadership as best for everyone. The Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas / Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu joint ticket for Speakership and Deputy Speakership is a ... Read More »
ABIA STATE FIRST LADY ASSURES PROMPT REHABILITATION OF BABY FACTORY INMATES
The First Lady of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has assured that appropriate action is being taken to rehabilitate the inmates rescued from a baby factory located at Umunkpeyi, Nvosi, in Isialangwa South LGA. Mrs. Otti gave the assurance Tuesday when she paid an unscheduled visit to the young girls at Madonna College of Health Technology, Olokoro, Umuahia, where they ... Read More »
Tribute!Ali Baba pens down Tribute to DOKPSESI
Chairman… it was very saddening to hear that you passed. You are a pioneer and a detribalised Nigerian. Your commitment to go into the broadcast sector, when others looked elsewhere, endeared me to you. _ Chairman, habaaaaaa, you didn’t even wait to see what you said I should do with #TomDickAndAli,… because you thought the show still has huge potential. ... Read More »
WE HAVE COME HERE TO WORK FOR ABIA PEOPLE – GOV OTTI
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, says the time for Abia people to rejoice is now. Otti, who spoke on Sunday in Umuahia at an interdenominational thanksgiving Church service to celebrate his inauguration as Governor on May 29, 2023, subsequently declared that Abia people will rejoice very soon. “This is the time for the people of God to ... Read More »
Makinde pledges support for Mouka Foam to site factory in Oyo
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, pledged support to Mouka Foam Nigeria, in a bid to expand its business base in the state. Makinde gave this assurance when the management of Mouka Foam Limited led by its Managing Director, Femi Fapohunda paid him a courtesy visit at the governor’s office, Ibadan, on Wednesday. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the ... Read More »