Editorial: That Jonathan Democracy Day Address
The Democracy Day commemoration speech by President Goodluck Jonathan was disappointing for failing to accurately capture the state of the nation. It was obvious that the President wanted to paint…
Reps Okay 14-Year Imprisonment for Same-Sex Couples
The Federal House of Representatives has endorsed a 14-year prison term for Nigerians who commit same-sex marriage. In addition, anyone who directly or indirectly publicly displays same-sex relationships will be…
Census Tribunal Orders NPC to Conduct Fresh Census in Uvwie, Delta State
The Census Tribunal presided over by Hon. Abraham N. Yisa (Chairman) and also comprising Hon. Mrs. Sylvia Shinaba (SAN) and Prof. Mustapha Duze on Thursday ordered the National Population Commission…
Tony Elumelu advocates for Africapitalism as the solution for Africa’s development
Charity and aid have failed Africa and its leading entrepreneurs are now driving the continent’s development agenda.This was the sentiment of Tony Elumelu’s speech, described by many as “powerful,” which…
A personal letter to Chinua Achebe
Dear Achebe, It was my dream to meet you in person. Even as old age closed up on you, I still did not lose hope of a memorable meeting with…
SURE-P Deputy Chairman Mamman Kotangora Dies
Deputy Chairman of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) and erstwhile former Military Administrator of the Federal Capital Territory during General Abdulsalam Abubakar’s regime, Retired Major-General Mamman Tsoho Kotangora…
ACN to Jonathan: Nigerians Don’t Need ‘Marking Scheme’ To Assess You
Nigerians do not need any “marking scheme” to assess the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan or any other at all because citizens know when a government has impacted positively on…
Reps Suspend Jonathan’s N6bn Internet Surveillance Contract
The Nigerian Federal House of Representatives on Thursday ordered the immediate suspension of the Internet Surveillance contract awarded by President Goodluck Jonathan to an Israeli firm. The president had secretly…
Judge withdraws from Al-Mustapha’s death sentence appeal
Justice Ibrahim Saulawa of the Court of Appeal, Lagos, on Thursday declined hearing an appeal filed by Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha and Lateef Shofolahan, challenging a death sentence against them. Al-Mustapha,…
Emergency Rule: Reps Strip Jonathan of Rights to State, LG Funds.
The Federal House of Representatives on Tuesday overturned its earlier decision to grant President Goodluck Jonathan control over funds of state and local governments in the three states under his…