Archives Tag: Politics
The Raging War in Aso Rock And Its Consequences
April 19, 2022
Though the dust from the back and forth which ensued when the National Assembly jointly called for the resignation of the service chiefs is yet to settle, another round of intrigue seems to be pouring from within the rank and file in Aso Rock. During the week, the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, … Continue reading The Raging War in Aso Rock And Its Consequences
By adedoyin
Who Wants to Be a Patriotic Nigerian?
April 19, 2022
A newspaper headline on Tuesday, February 11, paraphrased a recent speech by Bishop Mathew Kukah touching on a delicate topic which Nigerians have innately considered for decades. The Punch headline – “Nigeria not worth dying for” imploded a new debate on the subject of patriotism in a dire nation like Nigeria. Of course, reading the … Continue reading Who Wants to Be a Patriotic Nigerian?
By adedoyin
How Not To Organize Protests And Lobby In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Throughout last week, after the full effect of the motorcycle and tricycle ban in Lagos began to tell on the residents, wails of pain and hardship filled all media channels. Workers arrived late to their places of work. Offices and businesses opened later than usual. Cost of transportation had skyrocketed. Yet traffic jam within the … Continue reading How Not To Organize Protests And Lobby In Nigeria
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US Visa Ban: When Presidential Laxity Hampers Nigeria(ns)
April 19, 2022
As soon as the official announcement came through last week that the United States will be banning immigrant visa issuance to the United States from February 21, suspicion began to filter in that the ban was due to racism by the U.S president, Donald J. Trump. However, some pundits who were at least analytical began … Continue reading US Visa Ban: When Presidential Laxity Hampers Nigeria(ns)
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ThrowBack Thursday–Henry Carr: A Foremost Scholar & Educationist Who Dined With The Colonial Masters
April 19, 2022
Henry Rawlingson Carr was born on August 15, 1863 to Amuwo Carr and Rebecca Carr who were liberated Saro (Sierra Leonean) emigrants of Yoruba extraction. It was in the days after the bombardment of Lagos in 1851 by the British military forces but he grew up all the same in the Lagos of British Nigeria. … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday–Henry Carr: A Foremost Scholar & Educationist Who Dined With The Colonial Masters
By adedoyin
Okada Ban In Lagos: A Government Basking In Its Echo Chamber
April 19, 2022
On Monday, January 27, 2020, the Lagos government announced a ban on the activities of Okada (Motorcycles) and Keke Napeps (Tricycles) in some Local Government Areas like Apapa, Lagos Mainland, Surulere, Eti Osa, Lagos Island, Ikeja, major bridges and highways from February 1. Read more about Politics The government said that a fleet of 65 … Continue reading Okada Ban In Lagos: A Government Basking In Its Echo Chamber
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Security: Nigerians Vote On President Buhari’s Performance
April 19, 2022
It is already a fact that the Senate and the House of Representatives have united one more rare time to jointly decry, in a united voice with the Nigerian masses about the state of insecurity in the Northern part of the country. While meeting with eminent citizens from Niger State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, … Continue reading Security: Nigerians Vote On President Buhari’s Performance
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ThrowBack Thursday – Ibrahim Dasuki: The Sultan Of Sokoto That Abacha Cunningly Deposed
April 19, 2022
Ibrahim Dasuki was born to the lineage of Uthman Dan Fodio – the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate on December 31, 1923 in Dogon Daji, Sokoto State. He was the son of Haliru Ibn Barau, a district head of Dogon Daji. Dasuki began Qur’anic education in 1928. Afterwards, he proceeded to Dogondaji Elementary School in … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday – Ibrahim Dasuki: The Sultan Of Sokoto That Abacha Cunningly Deposed
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What Was Buhari Doing in the UK Last Week?
April 19, 2022
In usual and alarming fashion, tongues started wagging and asking questions about the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari from the group photo taken with the Queen’s representatives from the Royal family, at the UK –Africa Investment Summit held last week. At the closing ceremony, other African presidents who attended were on the roll call but … Continue reading What Was Buhari Doing in the UK Last Week?
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The Implications of the New US Visa Restrictions on Nigeria
April 19, 2022
It has been a few days running that rumours filtered into the media that the United States government could be considering more visa restrictions against Nigeria. Ever since the Trump administration was inaugurated in 2017, its policy on Africa and Nigeria particularly has been that which critics would refer to as being ‘hostile’. At a … Continue reading The Implications of the New US Visa Restrictions on Nigeria
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ThrowBack Thursday: What We Remember on The Armed Forces Remembrance Day
April 19, 2022
It was 50 years last week, January 15, 1970 that the Biafran Forces surrendered arms and the Nigerian Civil War officially ended. The day signalled the end of a long drawn war which is often tagged as genocidal with many Eastern Nigerians mainly of Igbo extraction as the victims. The day also marked the “No … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: What We Remember on The Armed Forces Remembrance Day
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The Geo-Politics of South-West’s Operation Amotekun
April 19, 2022
For Nigerians who are not used to the narrative of a region standing up for its own survival, the recent launch of the Amotekun Security Initiative will feel like another secessionist ploy. For a very long time, the option of states having their own exclusive security outfit to curb rising insecurity has been discussed with … Continue reading The Geo-Politics of South-West’s Operation Amotekun
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The Nigeria/Biafra War: 50 Years After
April 19, 2022
It is my sincere hope the lessons of the bitter struggle have been well learned by everybody and I would like therefore to take this opportunity to say that I, Maj. Gen. Philip Effiong, officer administering the government of the Republic of Biafra, now wish to make the following declaration:That we are firm, we are … Continue reading The Nigeria/Biafra War: 50 Years After
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The President’s Daughter And The Abuse Of Power
April 19, 2022
Just about a week after allegations surfaced that President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Hanan Buhari, was the reason a Nigerian businessman named Mr Anthony Okolie was detained by the State Security Service (SSS), she seems to have been embroiled in yet another round of political scandal. Hanan Buhari was caught by paparazzi over the weekend alighting … Continue reading The President’s Daughter And The Abuse Of Power
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January 15th: Armed Forces Remembrance Day
April 19, 2022
Today is Armed Forces Remembrance Day. 15th January of every year is very notable in Nigeria for two things: the end of the Nigerian Civil War and a day celebrated in remembrance of the Armed forces. However, our focus is on the Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Read more about the Nigerian Armed Forces Ab initio, … Continue reading January 15th: Armed Forces Remembrance Day
