Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed his bewilderment over the educational history of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, wondering how the country got to what he called an end of the road.Taking to his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday,Continue reading "I Keep Wondering How Tinubu Got Varsity Degree Without Pri, Sec Education — Atiku. Maryam Rabiu"
Wike Orders Arrest Of Abuja Collapsed Building Owner. Igho Oyoyo
Following the collapse of a two-story building at Lagos Street located in Garki 2 in Abuja at about 11: 45 p.m. on Wednesday night, the FCT minister, Nyesome Wike has ordered the immediate arrest of the owner of the building.Wike, who gave the order when he visited the scene of the incident on Thursday, applaudedContinue reading "Wike Orders Arrest Of Abuja Collapsed Building Owner. Igho Oyoyo"
Ex-WWE champion, Bray Wyatt, dies at 36
Professional wrestler and former World Wrestling Entertainment champion, Windham Rotunda, popularly known as Bray Wyatt is dead. He died at the age of 36.The news of his death was announced by WWE on Thursday.“Our thoughts are with his family and we ask that everyone respect their privacy at this time,” Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’sContinue reading "Ex-WWE champion, Bray Wyatt, dies at 36"
Tinubu’s records: Atiku’s aide, PDP youth leader tackle APC. Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis and Dirisu
The media aide to the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Paul Ibe, and a PDP youth leader, Timothy Osadolor, on Thursday, tackled the All Progressives Congress over President Bola Tinubu’s academic records.Ibe accused the party of ‘’abandoning the President’’ in the ongoing case filed by Atiku in a United States court.The PDP flagbearer had requestedContinue reading "Tinubu’s records: Atiku’s aide, PDP youth leader tackle APC. Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis and Dirisu"
Niger: ECOWAS’ war and peace options. Tunde Rahman
Are war and peace mutually exclusive? This is one important question that has dominated the attention of scholars and students in the area of conflict resolution across time and space. The answer, however, varies with different schools of scholarship. For instance, one academic contends that both war and peace are mutually exclusive, as a nationContinue reading "Niger: ECOWAS’ war and peace options. Tunde Rahman"
How PDP govs sent 10 ministerial nominees to Tinubu — Wike. Omeiza Ajayi
Newly sworn-in Federal Capital Territory FCT, minister, Nyesom Wike, yesterday assumed office, disclosing how governors of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, sent 10 ministerial nominees to President Bola Tinubu for consideration.Wike, who said he would not be biased in sanctioning anyone who violates extant municipal planning laws, said even if it was discovered that theContinue reading "How PDP govs sent 10 ministerial nominees to Tinubu — Wike. Omeiza Ajayi"
If Democracy Comes To Grief, Blame Politicians!Wole Olaoye
There are some bitter truths that those in the temporary house of power may not like to hear. One such truth is the fact that democracy is not a sure fire assurance that a country will prosper. Autocracy, its supposed opposite, is also not guaranteed to lead to misery. If Democracy was an infallible systemContinue reading "If Democracy Comes To Grief, Blame Politicians!Wole Olaoye"
Resilience Amidst Adversity: Taraba’s Gashsaka Community’s Struggle With Recurrent Floods. John Mkom
In the serene town of Gashsaka local government area, nestled within the picturesque Gashaka National Gunti Park, a heartrending tale of distress continues to unfold. Years after the haunting memory of a flash flood claimed the lives of seven corps members, the resilient community faces an ongoing battle against nature’s fury. As the heavens openedContinue reading "Resilience Amidst Adversity: Taraba’s Gashsaka Community’s Struggle With Recurrent Floods. John Mkom"
Niger’s military ruler proposes 3-year transition, warns against attack
Niger’s new military ruler said Saturday a transition of power would not go beyond three years, and warned that any attack on the country would not be easy for those involved.“Our ambition is not to confiscate power,” General Abdourahamane Tiani said in a televised address, adding that an attack on Niger would not be “aContinue reading "Niger’s military ruler proposes 3-year transition, warns against attack"
N5bn palliative won’t solve poverty, says NLC – Emmanuel Ojo
The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Joe Ajero, has noted that the N5bn palliative package per state as announced by the Federal Government won’t amount to N1500 per person when shared among over 133 million Nigerians who are multi-dimensionally poor.Ajero, who made this known on Friday in an interview on the Politics Today showContinue reading "N5bn palliative won’t solve poverty, says NLC – Emmanuel Ojo"
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