What will PDP lose without Governor Amaechi?
As university undergraduates, we were taught that the main function of a political party was the organisation of people for the purpose of securing power. The people, so organised, must…
Better Honour for Iyayi
With the tributes that have been pouring in across all strata of the society locally and internationally, there is no doubt that the academic world in particular and Nigeria in…
Again, Jonathan Postpones Budget Presentation
President Goodluck Jonathan has formally conveyed his decision to postpone the 2014 budget presentation to the National Assembly. The budget presentation was earlier scheduled to hold today, 19th November 2013,…
Dangote to lift Borno women, youths with N540 million
Vulnerable women and youths in the violence torn Borno State in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria are the next in line to benefit from the special grants being being awarded…
Ikpobe Tasks Students As More Schools Benefit From UBA “Read Africa” Initiative
Two schools, the African Church Model College and Sonmori Comprehensive High School, both in Ifako-Ijaiye area of Lagos State, on Monday, became the latest beneficiaries of the UBA Foundation, “Read…
Jimoh Ibrahim Interrogated for Alleged Tax Evasion
Self-acclaimed billionaire, Jimoh Ibrahim, may not be finding it easy with officials of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), as he was on Monday grilled for several hours by the Special…
Fashola Receives Report on Collapsed Buildings in Lagos State
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has received the report of the Tribunal of Enquiry on incidence of collapsed buildings in the state, stating that the tribunal was set up…
APC Rejects Supplementary Election in Anambra
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday rejected the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that it would hold a supplementary election after declaring Saturday’s governorship poll in…
Editorial: 2015 Politics versus 2014 Budget
There is certainly more to the postponement of President Goodluck Jonathan’s budget speech to the National Assembly, than meets the eye. Like an annual ritual that never fails, the postponement…
Anambra Election: INEC Declares Election Result Inconclusive
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State inconclusive, after observing that the total number of cancelled votes was far more than the difference…