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Throwback Thursday – Ambrose Alli: A Foremost Progressive Champion

Professor Ambrose Folorunsho Alli, though not born with a physically imposing stature which differentiates many politicians, he continues to stand tall even among his progressive peers both in learning and in service to the people. Born, 22nd September 1929

Analysis: The Political Trajectory In Edo State

  Of all the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Nigeria, that of Edo state is currently the most reported because of all the controversies surrounding it. Background The incumbent Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, and the suspended chairman of the All

Fact Check: The True State of Senator Abiola Ajimobi

    On the night of Thursday, 18th June, the immediate past governor of Oyo state, Senator Ajibola Isiaka Ajimobi was reported dead by some media personalities who claim to be privy to his health situation. Particularly, a verified Twitter

Analysis: The Post-COVID19 Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan

June 12 Democracy Day: Now and Beyond

On June 6, 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari declared that June 12 will henceforth be marked as Democracy Day nationwide. The first Democracy Day on June 12 was the moment which ushered in the 2nd coming of President Buhari. And in

June 12th: The Significance Of Democracy

  Nigeria for the first time in her 59-year history will celebrate Democracy Day on the 12th of June. In the past, Democracy Day held on the 29th day of May, a date which its significance lies in the military

Nigeria Set To Cede 24 LGA To The Creation Of The (UNO) State Of Cameroon

The Federal Republic of Nigeria is set to lose at least 24 local councils by July 10, 2020, to a new country to be referred to as the United Nations Organisation (UNO) State of Cameroon. Nigeria will have to let

7 Nigerians Who Serve In Governments Outside Their State of Origin

Recently, one of the national debates has been concerning the state of origin and state of residence especially with regards to which should take the precedence. This has been foisted by a historic mistrust that has simmered beneath the surface

No More Pension And Gratuity For Ex-Government Officials In Imo State

The Executive Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, on Friday, May 22, 2020, Signed a bill repealing pension and gratuity for ex-government officials in Imo state. While putting pen to paper on Friday, the Governor stated that the law runs

The Fate Of Almajiris Amid The COVID-19 Threat

The decision by the Kano State governor, Alhaji Ganduje, to expel the is from Kano state is causing a lot of ripples in the polity already. The fate of the Almajiris, a community of mostly wandering young males, has been

Relaxing the National Lockdown: A Government Between The Rock And A Hard Place

On Monday, April 27th, President Muhammad Buhari addressed the nation a third time since the coronavirus became pandemic in Nigeria.  In his speech, the president announced that the lockdown and restriction of movement imposed on Lagos, Ogun and the Federal

The Implications Of Racking Up More Government Debt In A Time Of Crisis

As the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic has sent Nigeria’s economy into dire straits, the government has once again found itself running to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for loans tagged as Emergency Funds. Details available as of press time

Full Text of President Buhari’s Speech

ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CUMULATIVE LOCKDOWN ORDER OF LAGOS AND OGUN STATES AS WELL AS THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ON COVID- 19 PANDEMIC AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJA MONDAY, 27th

Tables Turn When The Government Begs For Help

It goes without saying that there is nothing a desperate government won’t do to jeopardize the good fortune of its people. The path currently being toed by states and the federal government (FG) is one heading in the wrong direction.

Coronavirus Fallout: Which Way Nigeria?

Barely four weeks after the total lockdown imposed by the Federal Government on some states, those affected directly and the remainder of the population are as confused as ever on what next? Aside the minutiae of reportage being conveyed to

The Coronavirus Saga And Abba Kyari As A Victim

Friday, April 17th, was a day filled with raw emotion nationally. The Coronavirus which has been on rampage for up to five months finally claimed in death a Nigerian top government official – the former Chief of Staff to President

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