By Al Humphrey Onyanabo As Nigeria celebrates its 64th independence anniversary, the country faces a crippling reality: the massive exodus of its most valuable resource – its people. Educated, creative, and ambitious Nigerians are fleeing their rich and blessed nation in search of better opportunities abroad, leaving behind a devastating impact on the country’s future….
By Zayd Ibn Isah During a Corporate Law lecture at the Nigerian Law School, Abuja Campus, Bwari, the lecturer, Dr. Emmanuel Olowononi, made a profound statement that struck many of us. He said Nigeria is making progress. His words were greeted with murmurs. I could imagine some of the students asking themselves, “What is the…
Steve Hanke, an American professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, has sharply criticized Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his recent purchase of a $150 million Airbus A330 private jet, which Tinubu used for a trip to France. Hanke, who is well-regarded for his work on inflation, expressed his concerns on social media, highlighting…
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reiterated the readiness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to continue to defend the nation’s democracy. Musa gave the assurance on Tuesday when the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, paid a courtesy visit to the Defence Headquarters in Abuja….
_By Dr. Reuben Abati People tend to be alarmed when the Nigerian Presidency takes certain decisions. They don’t think the decision makes sense. Sometimes, they wonder if something has not gone wrong with the thinking process at that highest level of the country. I have heard people insist that there is some form of witchcraft…
By Zayd Ibn Isah If you’re a Nigerian or South African who frequently uses social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter), there’s a high chance you are aware of the online hostilities (or banter, as millenials put it) which often arise between your country and the other. To be clear, this digital attrition…
August 26, 2024 The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has directed prospective married female corps members who have been posted away from their husband’s state of residence to request redeployment. NYSC made this announcement in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. NYSC said, “Attention All 2024 Batch ”B” Stream II Married Female Prospective…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said Nigerians deserve to know the cost and age of the new presidential jet and the years it has been in operation. In a series of posts via his official X handle on Tuesday, the former Governor of Anambra State also said Nigerians deserve…
By Ruqayyatu Modibbo Umar I’m excited to share that I have recently qualified as a solicitor and notary public in Scotland while continuing my practice as a lawyer in Nigeria. This journey has been nothing short of fascinating, enlightening, and transformative! The Scottish legal system is distinct from Nigeria’s, as Scottish law is a hybrid…
“The trending international news on the seizure of three Jets belonging to Nigeria’s Presidential fleet is yet another of many embarrassing things exposing our failed leadership and our attitude to the rule of law even in a democracy. It has also exposed multiple dimensions to our leadership failure and our insensitivity to the plight of…
