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Authority stealing pass armed robbery

Authority stealing pass armed robbery

I OWE the title of this column to Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s classic song of outrage, and call to action, against the live evil of corruption threatening to throttle Nigeria to death.

Under-utilised FG Properties

Under-utilised FG Properties

THE Federal Government sets bad examples in managing public assets. The abandoned buildings in Lagos that ministries and other establishments used before re-locating to Abuja stand tall in challenging government to act.

Evidence, causes and possible remedies (4)

Evidence, causes and possible remedies (4)

THE lack of distinction between for-profit and not-for-profit educational institutions in the country is almost certainly linked to the fact that office holders who ought to have championed making the distinction (including imposition of tax on the for-profit institutions) are guilty of benefitting from this cheating, another form of corruption. It needs to be corrected without further delay.

Pope Benedict to earn $3,340 retirement  benefit per month

Pope Benedict to earn $3,340 retirement benefit per month

Pope Benedict XVI who announced his resignation from office with effect from February 28 will be paid a pension of 2,500 euros a month, or about $3,340 according to several Italian media outlets, which quoted the amount of the pension usually paid to bishops.

Lagos explosion: Bomb experts confused over type of device

Lagos explosion: Bomb experts confused over type of device

Vanguard, yesterday, reliably gathered that bomb experts are finding it difficult to ascertain the type of explosive used for the substance which exploded, Monday, at Miracle Sand Beach, in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos, killing the Chairman of the Sand Dredgers Association, Chief Oladele Pius, and injured a policeman.

‘Eagles to resume camp in March’

‘Eagles to resume camp in March’

The Super Eagles will, in the first week of March, resume camping for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kenya, which is slated for the U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar on Saturday, 23rd March, 2013

Oyerinde: Ugolor alleges threat to life

Oyerinde: Ugolor alleges threat to life

BENIN—Executive Director of African Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, Rev. David Ugolor, who was earlier arrested and detained by the police over the killing of Mr. Olaitan Oyerinde, Principal Private Secretary to Edo State governor, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged threat to his life.

Audited accounts: INEC indicts PDP, CPC, 53 others

Audited accounts: INEC indicts PDP, CPC, 53 others

THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has indicted the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other political parties for not having audited internal financial statements.

Gloomy future for Nigeria’s oil exploration – Bayelsa dep gov

Gloomy future for Nigeria’s oil exploration – Bayelsa dep gov

Bayelsa State deputy governor, Rear Admiral John Jonah (rtd), yesterday, painted a bleak picture of the future of oil exploration in the country, saying that the era of oil exploration and the nation’s dependence on oil will soon come to an end.

Northern Nigeria in the grip of bigotry and ignorance

Northern Nigeria in the grip of bigotry and ignorance

THERE is yet no news of any arrests of members of the group that attacked health workers in different parts of Kano many days ago. The most we’ve heard is that the Police have ordered additional security for health personnel working for the eradication of polio in the affected areas.