Editorial
17 hours ago
Notwithstanding the posit of Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi that all hands need be on deck to tackle the persistent menace of terrorism and banditry in the country, his constant flirtations with the terrorists remain curious, and his motive even suspicious.
1 day ago
Considering the wide havoc that land grabbers and speculators have visited on hapless citizens across the country, it is high time all governments, both federal and state, came together to tame what has become a monster.
4 days ago
The marginal lessening of tension in the country over the past few weeks is a clear indication that the government is secure when it meets, reasonably, its mandate to secure the people and ensure their welfare.
18 Apr
The call by federal lawmakers in the lower chamber for criminalisation of the importation of local fabrics, specifically adire and kampala deserves to be given positive consideration.
17 Apr
The recent introduction of the Expatriate Employment Levy on foreign workers in the Nigerian economy and the resultant backlash from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) that led to its suspension elicits some public interest.
16 Apr
The reported suspension of foreign travels by public officials in the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of government (MDAs) is, for the reasons adduced, a welcomed step.
15 Apr
The Federal Government’s blanket removal of electricity subsidy on beleaguered Nigerians is not only ill-timed, but it amounts to seeking a simple solution to an endemic problem laced with corruption and inefficiency that the government appears to conveniently overlook.
14 Apr
It may sound like a fairy tale to observe that, unlike in the past, Nigerians are increasingly committing suicide today. It is sad, but that is the reality in today’s Nigeria. No two months pass without hearing that a Nigerian has committed suicide.
12 Apr
President Bola Tinubu’s call on the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) to stop the proliferation of arms and light weapons in Africa is crucial to restoring and maintaining peace on the continent that is currently in the throes of all manner of violence and conflict.
11 Apr
Two recent incidents whereby journalists were prevented from covering court proceedings are not only curious, but they also amount to a violation of the constitutional rights of press freedom, in the absence of any reason to warrant a derogation of that right.
10 Apr
The recent Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) prediction and warning on possible outbreak of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis (CSM) and Malaria due to adverse weather conditions from January to May this year...
9 Apr
A Muslims celebrate the end of this year’s Ramadan, it is important that they constantly keep the virtues that the month has come to inculcate in them under focus: Have more empathy for the poor. Sustain the acts of worship which they engaged in during the month. Steadfastness, patience and perseverance should remain the watchwords.
8 Apr
President Bola Tinubu’s appendage of his signature to the student loan scheme law may be significant as a prelude to the enjoyment of the scheme by indigent students, but the development has not removed the disappointment of many Nigerians
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