_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…
By SKC Ogbonnia, August 26, 2024. The #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria against the gross misrule of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have come and gone. Not surprisingly, instead of concrete solutions for a better future, the president remains busy exhibiting the height of dictatorship, jailing innocent protesters, and misleading Nigerians on how he foiled a plot…
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his presidential campaign and thrown his support behind Republican candidate Donald Trump. In a live broadcast on Friday, Mr. Kennedy announced the suspension, declaring he would “now throw his support to President Trump. “In my heart, I no longer believe I have a realistic path to electoral…
Earl Osaro Onaiwu, former Director-General of the Governors Forum, has extended his warm congratulations to His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri of Bayelsa State and His Excellency, Alhaji Usman Ododo of Kogi State on their victory at the Supreme Court. Onaiwu commended the Governors for their perseverance and dedication to serving their states, and urged them…
The media’s influence on public opinion is undeniable, and this is especially clear in the case of Donald Trump. His political career, particularly during his presidency, has been marked by an extraordinary level of media scrutiny, much of which has contributed to widespread animosity. To understand the extent and implications of this media-induced hatred, it’s…
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…
It is a timeless truism that the golden fish has no hiding place. As the journey to the LGA elections gains momentum, it becomes important for all Okrikans to weigh the pros and cons of all the prospective aspirants campaigning for the sensitive and coveted position (Executive Chairman of Okrika LGA). It is equally imperative…
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…
