federalism
4 Dec
Federalism, in progressive democracies is a political model in which power is distributed amongst various tiers of administration at national or subnational levels.
27 Nov
The Federal Government should adopt a more methodical approach to convince Nigerians of the genuineness and public interest nature of its proposed tax reform, which has unfortunately been embroiled in controversies. Going by the explanation of the government through the Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, that the reforms are well…
14 Sep
It is another time to relive the consequences of ‘the writing on the wall’ that our former leader, Muhammadu Buhari did not bother to read when the oracle drew his attention to it on Sunday February 16, 2020.
12 Sep
Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a revered leader in Nigeria's history, exemplified principles of progressive governance, economic empowerment, and social justice during his time. Imagining him as the president of Nigeria today
3 Sep
The Constitution forms the foundation of all state institutions, including local government as a system of government in Nigeria. The people as the ultimate source of all constitutional authorities as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution
1 Jun 2024
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said that Nigeria needs good governance rather than a change in the system of governance from federalism to parliamentary, as some have suggested. Shettima said this while speaking at the 30th anniversary of Yusuf Ali & Co (Ghalib Chambers) in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Saturday. He noted that democracy can only…
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday inaugurated the Supervisory Board of the Debt Management Office (DMO) to strengthen fiscal and monetary policy coordination of the Federal Government. The vice-president, while inaugurating the board at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said it was part of government’s efforts to ensure long-term debt sustainability, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s…
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The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn-Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, has urged citizens to plant, nurture and protect trees to ensure greener and more resilient Borno. He made the call when Usman Aliyu, Director-General of the Borno State Agency for the Great Green Wall (BOAFGGW), paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Maiduguri on…
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The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday, received Sen. Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, into the APC fold. Nwoko formerly of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), recently decamped to the APC citing deep divisions and factionalisation within the party at the state and national level as…
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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Wednesday accused the UN Human Rights Council of anti-Semitism as he announced Israel would boycott of the United Nations body. "This body has focused on attacking a democratic country and propagating anti-Semitism, instead of promoting human rights," Saar said in a post on X. The minister cited Israel being…
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The Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos State on Wednesday paraded a hotelier, simply identified as Macdonald, following his detention over allegations of having unlawful carnal knowledge of a male minor. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO), CSP Umma Ayuba, paraded the suspect before newsmen at the Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos. Ayuba said that the…
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Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday urged politicians to dial back tensions ahead of elections this month after her centre-right CDU party sparked uproar by accepting the far right's support. "There is a degree of polarisation (and) turmoil," she said in a live interview with the Die Zeit newspaper. "I think that has occupied…
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Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving N80 billion for the reconstruction and upgrade of the collapsed Alau Dam. This is contained in a statement by Zulum’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Dauda Iliya, on Wednesday in Maiduguri. The governor described the approval as a significant step toward safeguarding lives…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anambra chapter, has thrown its weight behind Mr Sunday Udeh-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary and Mr Peter Mbah as leader of the South-East caucus. The chapter announced the resolution during the inauguration of some standing committees of the party in Awka on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports…
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Some of the West African nations who asked to leave the Economic Community of West African States after recent military takeovers are reportedly taking steps to reengage with the regional bloc within the six-month window set last December. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, revealed this on Wednesday in…
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From her balcony overlooking one of the world's most stunning sea views, Santorini resident Chantal Metakides insisted she would not join the scores fleeing the earthquakes shaking the popular Greek tourist island. "I'm not afraid at all," said the Belgian-born woman, who has lived on the volcanic island for 27 years. "For 500 years, this…