By Douglas Anele Before dealing with the substance of our discussion today, a useful preliminary would be to explicate the meanings of ‘hypocrisy’ and ‘hypocrite.’ According to Chambers Twentieth Century Dictionary, hypocrisy is the act of “feigning to be better than one is, or to be what one is not: concealment of real character or […]

Urges EFCC chair to insulate commission from partisanship By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Saturday accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government of using anti-graft agencies, particularly the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC of harassing and intimidating opposition forces in a bid to weaken them ahead of the 2023 general elections. This is […]

By Tonnie Iredia In the recent past, many highly placed Nigerian leaders found cause to educate our people on the subject of self-defence. Former Defence Minister, General T. Y. Danjuma was probably the first to call on Nigerians to defend themselves in the face of daunting insecurity in the land. That was March, 2018 when […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Ehimigbai Idowu Junior, popularly known as Chelsea Pastor, has shared his experience working with various entertainment labels and artistes both in Nigeria and abroad. Chelsea Pastor, who is currently working with Don Crucifixto Entertainment as casting director, while speaking with pressmen recently, shared his experience working with different talents since 2009. “I […]

By Dapo Akinrefon The Bayelsa State Government, on Friday, expressed disappointed with the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, for choosing to allocate funds to Rivers State based on disputed on oil wells between the two states, even when the court was yet to give judgement on a pending case on the issue. It […]

In recent times, Nigerians have been made to deal with misfits who have nothing to offer other than occupying leadership positions across the country. More often than not, these so-called leaders get themselves elevated after scuttling the will of the people.

…urges FG to deduct from monthly allocation of States that received money but failed to build ranches By Gabriel Ewepu The Oil and Solid Minerals Producing Area Landlords’ Association of Nigeria, OMPALAN, weekend, scored President Muhammadu Buhari on critical issues affecting nation building and welfare of Nigerians including security, Petroluem Industry Act, PIA, 2021, Niger […]

Following the killing of five farmers by unknown assailants on Friday, Ooni’s palace disclosed, yesterday, that the dastardly act was not due to any dispute between Ife and Modakeke but an act of criminality.

Otunba Tomori Williams is the CEO of Williams Construction Nigeria and the Managing Director of Olaleye Property and Investment Limited.

By Dapo Akinrefon The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, warned that Nigeria may be drifting towards a dictatorial and tyrannical state, urging the  Federal Government to shun nepotism, confront insecurity and restructure the country. In a statement by its acting Leader and National Publicity Secretary,   Chief Ayo Adebanjo and Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere said it […]

Against the backdrop of the atmosphere of nationwide insecurity, President Muhammadu Buhari and Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje have urged traditional rulers to promote peace, stability and assist government to provide security for lives and property.

Mr Muhammadu Buhari, President of Nigeria, returned from his medical trip in the UK just in time to prep up, and attend his son, Yusuf’s wedding ceremony. Yusuf, the president’s son was getting hitched to Zahra, the daughter of the Emir of Bichi.

At the last count, about 3,116 Boko Haram terrorists (BHT), commanders, IED manufacturers, and their families from the forests and hilltops of northern Borno, Sambisa, Lake Chad fringes and Cameroon have come out of their enclaves/camps to surrender.

Chief Allen Onyema, the Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, a foremost airline operator in Nigeria recently increased salaries of his over 3,000 staff, at a time when many businesses are closing shops.

A frontline grass root and Civil Society Movement in Nigeria, MASS MOVEMENT AGAINST INJUSTICE AND MARGINALIZATION IN SOUTH-SOUTH’’ has reiterated its call on President Muhammadu Buhari to inaugurate the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) that was screened and confirmed by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the 5th of November, 2019.