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Living in denial with loans and unimplemented budgets, by Adekunle Adekoya

ON October 1, the President made a broadcast to the nation about the state of the Nigerian state. In summary, the president said that “reforms are over, foundation laid for prosperity.” The president’s assertions have never been interrogated, except for sporadic attacks from leading opposition figures about specific items. I want to ask: What was […]
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Appointments Buhari should avoid

One of the submissions of this column last week was that Nigeria must stop leaving substance to pursue shadows. It was argued that if 25,000 police operatives posted to a state during an election cannot prevent hoodlums from snatching ballot boxes, why should anybody leave that substantive matter to discuss how the Inspector General of Police chooses to dress?

Overlook recession, look unto God

First of all, let us give glory to God who has kept us alive to this day. The Lord has given your family the grace to witness the end of the first quarter of 2017, you need to appreciate Him for His goodness. Today is the first Sunday in the month of April; the beginning of the second quarter. Brethren reflect for a moment and you will see that there are countless reasons why we all have to thank God.

Metaphor of the tail wagging the dog(2)

By Douglas Anele In my view, the arrogant anti-democratic conduct of President Buhari’s subordinates are largely rooted in his obsession with loyalty and penchant for disrespecting both the legislative and judicial arms of government because they are confident that the President will stand by them no matter what. Consider the on-going push-me-I-push-you between the Senate, […]

Racial attacks: Delhi has a history of violence against ‘Nigerians’

Anger spread like fire at Pari Chowk in Greater Noida, about 40 kilometres away from the heart of Delhi, on Monday. More than 100 people, who had gathered at the quaint roundabout with candles to stage a vigil after the death of a 17-year-old student, ended up attacking Africans spotted anywhere in the vicinity. They alleged that the teenager died after a few Nigerians forced him to inhale drugs.

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