“Common sense is (really) not common”
“Common sense is not common.” This was one of our popular sayings and jokes in the university. But the more I think about it, run it through my mind and apply it to situations in life, the more it makes sense. Many people come short on issues you assume they know due to beclouded senses and inexperience. Recently I was listening to a radio programme where the presenter was seeking advice for a young man.
Exciting end to a crazy election
Who would have thought that what resembled a bad joke when billionaire Donald Trump announced his run for president of the United States of America would translate into one of the most exciting elections in modern American history?
No more distrust between Buhari, Niger Delta leaders – Kachikwu
MINISTER of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has said that the distrust that had characterised the relationship between President Muhammadu Buhari and Niger Delta leaders had given way to an atmosphere of optimism.
Inside Buhari’s meeting with N-Delta leaders
His words: “The president can no longer say that he has nobody to talk to in the region, the leaders are there for him to talk contrary to his earlier statement that there was nobody to talk to in the region.”
Igbo need the spirit of Biafra to move forward – Prof Chukwuemeka Ike
In fact, in my novel ‘The search’, I talked about the military coups. It was like some people would organize themselves and as soon as the group settles down, the chairs are pulled away. There is no doubt that some people in this country feel that they are born to rule Nigeria and that Nigeria must be ruled by them. During the war, the slogan was ‘To keep Nigeria one is a task that must be done!’ But the question is to keep Nigeria one for what purpose? So that is the Islamization.
$13.92b repatriation allegation: MTNN complied with extant laws, regulations – Dozie
The $13.92 billion repatriation allegation Senator Dino Melaye, (APC Kogi) brought against MTN Nigeria, September, has yet to stop attracting reactions from the Nigerian public.
Why Bauchi Governor refused to be controlled from Abuja – Malami
As part of the change mantra of the APC administration in Bauchi State, the governor is fighting looters and exposing how they shamelessly looted the state with impunity. He has vowed to retrieve all that was looted. Some erroneously rated the governor as a joker on corruption but when he started the war, including rejecting a selfish request from the state’s national lawmakers, they resolved to fight him and make the state ungovernable. We are not folding our arms to watch them and we shall never succumb to their selfish request.
Why APC took the blame for Nigeria’s economic woes – Ebri
The issue of my purported suspension for anti-party activities by a few misguided party officials soon after I joined the party is most unfortunate. The national leadership of APC waded into the matter and resolved it amicably without the dust generated assailing everyone’s nostrils. The guilty party was directed to tender written unreserved apology to me and I have evidence of their compliance. For now the matter has been closed in good grace.
$29.9bn loan: Don’t politicise Buhari’s request, Saraki warns
Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has warned against politicizing the request by President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow $29.9 billion to fund social infrastructure in the country between 2016 and 2018.
Glo to showcase 4G, other innovative products at Lagos Trade Fair
The Next Generation Network, Globacom, has finalized arrangements to participate at the 30th Lagos International Trade Fair scheduled to hold from Friday 4th November to Sunday, 13th November, 2016 at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan, Lagos.
ERA takes anti-tobacco campaign to National Assembly
AN Environmental group, Environmental Rights Action, Friends of the Earth Nigeria, ERA/FoEN, yesterday took the anti-tobacco campaign to the National Assembly and even unveiled anti-tobacco billboard at the precinct of the assembly complex.
Dream Sports Africa ready to empower youth sports in Nigeria
In order to help grow our youth sports in the country, Dream Sports Africa, a US-based non-profit organisation (NGO) registered in Nigeria has launched a youth development programme that would help design and manage youth empowerments through sports in Nigeria. The launching which took place in Abuja would promote physical development, intellectual and moral powers among African youths through sports education.
Ijaw leader calls on police to investigate attack on Vanguard reporter
THE National President Ijaw People’s Develop-ment Initiative, IPDI has described the attack on Mr. Godwin Oghre, Vanguard Sapele Correspondent as executive recklessness.
Justice Ngwuta: APC chieftain faults Afenifere’s call on Onu, Amaechi to resign
A legal practitioner and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Barrister Tony Odey has condemned the recent call on the Ministers of Science, Technology and Transportation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu and Rotimi Amaechi to resign their appointments following a bribery allegation.
African countries ask UN suspend LGBT expert
African countries on Friday demanded that the appointment of a new UN expert on LGBT rights be suspended, saying his mission to report on anti-gay violence had nothing to do with human rights.
Federation Cup final: Nwosu tips FC Ifeanyi Ubah for title
As FC IfeanyiUbah confront Nasarawa United in tomorrow’s Federation Cup final in Lagos, AFCON 1980 winner, Henry Nwosu has said the oldest competition in the land has lost its glory.
