Buhari,APC and Nigeria’s future
A FEW events that happened in quick succession decided the headline for this article. Let me start with my personal experience. l was in the United States of America from November 2015 last year till February this year. All through my stay l could not withdraw as little as US$100 from my account, which was well funded in Nigeria before l travelled out, despite the assurance the bank gave to me that l could withdraw “not more than US$300 per day”. Reason for this catastrophe, as given by my bank officials, with genuine apology though, was that President Muhammadu Buhari, PMB, of the All Progressive Congress, APC, is in the saddle in Nigeria.
Mixed feelings trail Buhari’s one year in office
Mixed feelings on Sunday, trailed the one year anniversary of President Muhammadu Buhari, who was sworn into office on Friday, May 29, 2015, as Nigeria’s 5th elected President.
Troops avert attacks on oil pipelines in Bayelsa – Army
The Nigerian Army says its troops on Sunday averted attacks on oil pipelines located at Gulobokri and Eweleso communities in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa.
Osinbajo leaves for ACP summit in Papua New Guinea
The 8th Summit of Heads of State of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States begins in Papua New Guinea on Monday, a statement said in Abuja on Sunday..
Buhari begins second year with economic recession
There are indications that further negative trend awaits the economy in the horizon as President Mohammadu Buhari enters his second year in office as a democratically elected president this week. Already economic reports have pointed to stagflation and recession as present realities. Stagflation is in place when inflation comes with stagnation, and Nigeria’s inflation trend has been in the up-tick for several months now hitting 13.7 per cent last month, while economic activities have stagnated across virtually all sectors over the period.
Consequences of N145 per litre fuel – 2
The vague promise by the Minister of Information, of 600,000 jobs which will be created by the fuel price increase which was received with skepticism on these pages last week, provides an appropriate point of departure for today’s discussion. We have had seventeen fuel price increases since General Gowon became Head of State and moved it from six kobo (6k) to eight kobo and a half (8.45k). Then, as now, mounting subsidy payments was said to be responsible for the increase.
E-commerce in Nigeria to hit N2.5trn by 2018
The e-commerce industry in Nigeria will be worth N2.5 trillion, about $13 billion, by 2018, said the CEO of myKustoma Innovative Technology, Mr. Sylvester Chigbu, citing projected figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria. He disclosed this during the launch of the company’s new platform for traditional, electronic commerce and market research in Nigeria.
The dividends of the Okowa prosperity-for-all initiative
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa came into office with dynamism and a clear cut agenda of what he wants to achieve for the people of Delta State. Since he assumed office on May 29, 2015, he has been making efforts to reduce unemployment rate in the state through his job creation program. Over 1,300 youths have so far been trained and provided with equipment in their respective areas of trade and cash empowerment to start off business. While some of the youths are trained in skills, others are trained in the area of farming.
Industrialist seeks ‘Compton Amnesty as panacea for corruption’
A London-based industrialist, Chief Christian Ebede, has advised the Federal Government to adopt the principle of ‘Comption Amnesty’ as a pro-active measure fast-track the recovery of large sums looted from public treasury.
Gov Ahmed’s structure for Kwara’s sustainable development, by Akorede
Governor Abdufatah Ahmed of Kwara State is one year in office in his second term today. His Special Assistant on Media and Communications,Dr. Muideen Olufemi Akorede, in this interview, speaks on the journey so far.
The rage of flood on Lagos road
Those who reside in Egbeda/Ikotun and Iyana Ipaja areas of Lagos up to Abule Egba will be familiar with the nightmare associated with the traffic around Iyana Dopemu axis. This junction, leading to the Dopemu bridge, is a must route for any motorist going towards Shasha/Egbeda/Ikotun areas.
My governorship mandate, an assignment from God- Ambode
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, on Sunday, said his ascension into office one year ago as the 14th Governor of the State was an assignment from God, just as he vowed to continue to serve humanity selflessly throughout his tenure and lifetime.
Tompolo to Avengers : I don’t know you, stop blowing up pipelines
FORMER militant leader, Government Ekpempuolo, alias Tompolo, again on Sunday, said he does not know the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, and urged the militant group to cease blowing up oil facilities and embrace dialogue if it was truly fighting for Niger Deltans.
Old Oshodi: Crazy, scary
Old Oshodi! It was a place as popular as many other places in Lagos State. Meanwhile, whereas Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki, among others, radiate warmth and opulence, Oshodi was crazy, scary.
Oshodi: Ambode moves to transform transport interchange into world-class CBD
When Richard Quest of Cable News Network (CNN), some years back, stood on the Oshodi bridge overlooking the chaotic state of the area and declared that such was all Lagos was all about, many rightly felt upset as there were several landmarks and beautiful places in the state that could stand tall amongst other mega cities across the world.
Nigeria should be greatful to APC, Buhari – Bello
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, came to power during the ‘worst’ and difficult period in the history of the country, however said with cooperation and resilience of the people, the situation was surmountable.
