Issues from Buhari’s power shift theory
By Emmanuel Aziken President Muhammadu Buhari made one of the most profound political statements of his second term last Tuesday when he alluded to a pre-merger pact among leaders of the legacy parties that formed the All Progressives Congress, APC. His allusion during the extra-ordinary National Executive Committee, NEC meeting of the party did not directly spell […]
COVID-19: US approves Pfizer vaccine as millions of doses begin shipping
The US green lighted the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine late Friday, paving the way for millions of vulnerable people to receive their shots in the world’s hardest-hit country. President Donald Trump immediately released a video on Twitter, where he hailed the news as a “medical miracle” and said the first immunizations would take place “in less […]
Tiwa Savage takes ‘Lekki Shooting’ to MOBO award’s stage
Prolific and eclectic Nigerian hip pop female star, Tiwa Savage stole the show at the Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) award on Wednesday as she performed with her signature vibrancy and stagecraft. That, alone was enough to light up the event but she completely blew everyone away when she detoured to bring back the memories […]
US Supreme Court dismisses Texas suit challenging election result
The US Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a bid by Texas to overturn the results of the presidential election, which Republican Donald Trump lost to Democrat Joe Biden, in a fresh setback for the president. The longshot suit lodged late Tuesday against four states key in the November 3 vote — Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania and […]
Why it’s dangerous to engage mercenaries, Sule Lamido, Umar caution FG
By Dirisu Yakubu The increasing spate of killings in the country has again elicited commentaries across sundry media platforms with eminent Nigerians calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to demonstrate sufficient eagerness to address the problem headlong. In the past few months, the frequency of senseless killings by the dreaded Boko Haram and its estranged ally, […]
We are determined to evolve to non-violent electioneering culture – Diri
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has reiterated his administration commitment and determination to evolve a non-violent electioneering culture in the state. He spoke in Yenagoa against the backdrop of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party clean sweep of the recent National Assembly by-election for the West and Central senatorial districts […]
Okocha, another Ikemba departs
By Emeka Obasi Just when we were about to celebrate this great scholar who rose from the ashes of the Asaba genocide, death came like a thief to snatch him away. Prof. Emma Okocha wrote until the worst happened. What many did not want to be exposed, he did and in the process was also […]
Our missing link APC Chieftain speaks on Buhari’s change of mind on House of Reps’ invitation
By Dirisu Yakubu Daniel Bwala, a lawyer and a member of the of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is famed for his courage at speaking truth to power. As guest of the Arise Television programme, The Morning Show, on Thursday, the day the President was expected in the House, Bwala bares his mind […]
Condolences as funeral rites for Rev. Father Peter Anumba’s mother hold Jan 8
Cardinal Okogie, Archbishop Martins, Lagos, Anambra govts condole Rev. Father Anumba The cold hands of death have snatched a Martriach and foremost woman leader, Lolo Mrs Fidelia Anumba, a.k.a. Mama Fada, from Ihiteukwa village in Orsu-Ihiteukwa, Orlu Senatorial zone in Imo State, The funeral rites of late Lolo Mrs Fidelia Anumba will be […]
Canada, US border to stay closed until January 21
The longest international border in the world, between Canada and the United States (US), will remain closed until January 21 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday. “Canada and the United States agreed today to keep our shared border closed until January 21,” Trudeau told a news conference. The border was […]
Lagos governor goes into self-isolation — Commissioner
Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will go into self-isolation immediately after one of his close aides tested positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 10, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said. Abayomi, in a statement on Friday, said that Sanwo-Olu and some members of his cabinet would remain in isolation until the results of the […]
