History is awash in amazing dates, some of which are as controversial as they are confusing, even contradictory. Some of the dates have been inspired by actual events while others would lead […]
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2021: Capital Investments In Nigeria Surges by 97.73%
The National Bureau of Statistics has confirmed that capital imported into Nigeria surged by 97.73% in the closing quarter of 2021. The value stood out at $1.73 billion, edging out the $875.62 […]
We Will Address Internal Discords, Lawsuits Before National Convention – APC
Despite President Muhammadu Buhari’s advice and the ongoing convention brouhaha, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed that the convention’s date is not their top priority, compared to pressing internal disputes and […]
Twitter: Implications of the Lifted Twitter Ban in Nigeria
Effective today, President Buhari has lifted the 222-day-old ban on Twitter in Nigeria, maintaining that the lift was a result of Twitter’s willingness to run its activities in cooperation with the Federal […]
Ex-Oyo State Governor, Alao Akala, dies at 71
Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, a former governor of Oyo State, died this Wednesday 12th January, 2022 in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.He was 71 years old. He was a former police officer and between […]
World Bank Projects 2.5% Economic Growth For Nigeria
The World Bank in a report released on the 11th of January, 2022 estimated a 2.5 percent economic growth in Nigeria for the year 2022, 0.1 percent higher than the projection for […]
Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed To Continue as UN Deputy Secretary-General
Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed, currently serving as UN Deputy Secretary-General, has been confirmed to continue in her present role at the UN. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced this yesterday, formalizing the announcement he […]
2023: After Tinubu, Umahi Meets Buhari, Declares Presidential Ambition
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has declared his intention to run for the office of the President in 2023. Umahi disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Tuesday after a closed-door meeting […]
Foreign Exchange Inflow Into Nigeria Surges By 64% To $30billion
The total amount of foreign exchange (FX) that streamed into the Nigerian economy skyrocketed by 64% to $30.18billion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2021 compared to the $18.4billion recorded in the […]
Ohanaeze berates Tinubu’s move for Presidency
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural Igbo organization, has described Tinubu’s move for Presidency as an unfortunate disruption of the rules of natural justice. The group lamented that the national APC leader would […]
Ernest Shonekan Dies at 85
Chief Ernest Shonekan, Head of State during the Interim Government that replaced General Ibrahim Babangida’s military regime, has passed away. Ernest Shonekan became the head of the transitional council, set up to […]
Senate To Pass 2022 Appropriation Bill Dec. 14
The 2022 Appropriation Bill will be passed on December 14, president of the senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said. Lawan, who made the announcement during plenary on Tuesday said that this was to […]
CBN Retains MPR at 11.5%, Other Parameters Remain Constant
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday voted to hold the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 11.5 per cent for the umpteenth time. Reading a […]
Delta Variant Still Dominant COVID in Nigeria – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the Delta variant continues to be the dominant strain of Coronavirus in the country. The NCDC Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, made this known at […]
Fani-Kayode: The Ultimate No Virtue Politician
With his second return to the APC, Femi Fani-Kayode’s fluctuating disposition makes him quite a puzzling character for critical examination. His recent move unravels an unstable character, and the depth of hypocrisy […]
A Promise with China: Knowing Where Nigeria’s Bread Is Buttered
Despite persistent efforts by the West to discourage Nigeria and other African countries from close economic partnership with China, relations between China and Nigeria has continued to grow, opening new vistas of […]
Electronic Transmission of Election Results: the Example of Nasir El-Rufai
The use of the Electronic Voting Machines during the last local government elections in Kaduna State has been commended by many stakeholders. One cannot discountenance Governor El-Rufai’s courage in this regard. It […]
Chinaphobia: Why America and Its Allies are Losing Sleep over China’s Rapid Rise
Each time China coughs, America gets the flu and her allies fall into a state of frenzy. Why is Chinaphobia becoming a dominant public malady in the West today? **** The United […]
Belligerent Posturing for Presidency: How Much Can the Southern Governors Achieve?
The outright demand by the Southern Governors Forum to produce the next President of Nigeria has ruffled a lot of feathers in the north. Can the belligerent posturing by the Southern Governors […]
Dining with IPOB: The Southeast Governors Finally Swallow the Bitter Pill
Compliance with IPOB’s sit-at-home order has had dire consequences for people and state governments in the southeast. For politics and economy, it seems that the governors of the region are just beginning […]
