RESTORATION OF PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN THE POLICE: A herculean task (2)

RESTORATION OF PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN THE POLICE: A herculean task (2)

By Aare Afe Babalola, SAN Last week I started a discussion of the current challenges of the Police in Nigeria which birthed a nationwide protest and unfortunately resulted in violent massive disturbances across several states. I examined the primary duties of the Police of prevention and detection of crime. In addition to these, the other […]
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#EndSARS: The chickens are coming home to roost

#EndSARS: The chickens are coming home to roost

The major criticism of Nigerians about President Muhammadu Buhari’s #EndSARS protest speech is what they have described as its complete lack of empathy. The speech was considered too little and too late given the level of destruction and anarchy that preceded it. It could have come much sooner and saved everyone the painful but avoidable […]

In defense of meritocracy

In defense of meritocracy

By Ladipo Adamolekun “A value system rewards talent and enterprise, and it is talent and enterprise that will drive sustainable growth. I need to make this point because time and time again, we get arguments around whether the appointment of persons into public institutions should be based on federal character. The dominant principle should be […]

EndSARS protest: Soldiers didn’t shoot any protester at Lekki Toll Gate — Army

EndSARS protest: Soldiers didn’t shoot any protester at Lekki Toll Gate — Army

By Evelyn Usman  After one week of silence from the Nigerian Army on the alleged shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate, Lagos, it has declared the allegation as unfounded, describing it as the handiwork of mischief makers. Recall that the protest took a violent twist after the alleged Lekki massacre, as hoodlums  […]

No petrol scarcity in Abuja, IPMAN clarify residents

No petrol scarcity in Abuja, IPMAN clarify residents

By Prince Okafor  The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Tuesday, debunked the rumours of impending scarcity in Abuja. This is coming against the backdrop of visible queues at various filling stations. Also, some others are not operational despite the regularisation of businesses  across FCT.  But in a swift reaction, the National Public Relations […]

Queen of South east Nigeria pageant holds in Awka

Queen of South east Nigeria pageant holds in Awka

…as 25 contestants battle for crown The city of Awka is about to witness yet another entertaining and historical event ‎as 25 contestants of Queen of South East Nigeria Pageant are set to battle it out on the stage of destiny on the 6th of December at the Prestigious Oma Event Center By Alex Ekwueme […]

Kano to improve revenue from dry port, special economic zone projects

Kano to improve revenue from dry port, special economic zone projects

KANO state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said that the state intends to attract cargo from neighbouring countries as well as grow its Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, through the development of Inland Dry Port, IDP, and the Special Economic Zone, SEZ, in the state.

Trust as fatality

Trust as fatality

By Hakeem Baba-Ahmed IF there are Nigerians still holding on to the hope and faith that the nation will reap positive and enduring benefits from the anger and violence and blood and pains of the last few weeks, their numbers would be severely depleted by now. Watching children, young people and adults break into stores […]

COVID-19 palliatives: I forgive my accusers – Minister

COVID-19 palliatives: I forgive my accusers – Minister

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Faruk, says she has forgiven those who accused her of hiding COVID-19 palliatives meant for the poor. She stated this while fielding questions from journalists in Gusau on Monday in Gusau. “I am aware many people have made various spurious allegations and accusations against […]