By Prof Udenta O. Udenta The press statement by PROF UDENTA O. UDENTA, a Patriot, Political Thinker and Founding National Secretary of Alliance for Democracy (AD), addresses three significant issues of national concern; the End-Hunger Protests, the overall State of the Nation, and Hon Yakubu Dogara’s inexplicable descent into the Infernal Regions via his hate…
The Federal Government and state governors have agreed to delay the implementation of financial autonomy for Local Governments until October. This decision was made due to concerns about salary payments and the overall functioning of these local councils. However, as of July 2024, Local Governments were still not receiving their funds directly. At a meeting…
By Dare Olawin Nigerian businessman, Tony Elumelu says the government and security agents in Nigeria should be able to tell Nigerians who steal the country’s crude oil, especially using vessels that move through the territorial waters. Elumelu stated this in an interview published by the Financial Times on Friday. Elumelu who dreads oil theft said…
The future of Nigeria will not be shaped by violent protests but by strategic investments in science and technology, driving innovation and development across critical sectors of our economy. Great nations are not defined merely by their land mass or population density, but by their ability to harness innovation, science, and technology to create new…
The Southern Nigeria Muslim Organization (SONMO), co-convened by Alh. Dr. Haroun O. Ajah, FCRSA and Imam Salahud-Deen Busair, has called on the participants in the ongoing nation wide protest to stop and allow peaceful dialogue with the government in a bid to address all the legitimate demands put forward. According to the statement released on…
By Law Mefor The country’s hunger protests have brought about a great deal of sorrow, violence, and property destruction, which have taken a toll. Over twenty lives have been lost. These tragedies could have been prevented if better coordination and cooperation had existed between the government, security services, and protesters. Sadly, if the protest fizzles…
By Zayd Ibn Isah Nigerians are generous people, but our tendency to remind others of the favors we have done for them is one of our major shortcomings. Take Deborah Olaki, popularly known as Mummy Zee, as a case study. Since she became the celebrated beneficiary of a voluntary crowd-funding drive grown from social media,…
1. My beloved citizens of Plateau, particularly our amiable youth, I am grateful for this opportunity to express my sincere and profound gratitude to all of you for your understanding and dignified conduct over the last couple of days during the ongoing national protest tagged #Endbadgovernance. 2. I have never been more proud than now…
By Zayd Ibn Isah “Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power.” For over a century, the above popular quote was wrongly credited to the iconic…
By Zaidu Zaidu In a bid to ease lingering tensions in the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has addressed the nation with a speech aimed at reconciliation, reassurance, and charting a clear path forward for Nigeria. The President spoke In sober, yet unmistakable terms. His speech was reminiscent of great leaders throughout history who have…
