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Tinubu and his incredible ministers, by Azu Ishiekwene

Tinubu and his incredible ministers, by Azu Ishiekwene

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has failed to keep his promise to provide a constant electricity supply. He said at a business lunch in December 2022 that he shouldn’t be voted for a second term if he didn’t fix the electricity supply problem and end estimated billing in his first term. Although he modified that pledge […]
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Civil war in Camp 97%

Civil war in Camp 97%

YOU probably know what I mean by Camp 97%. In case you don’t, let me explain. You will recall that soon after he was sworn into office last year, President Muhammadu Buhari paid a state visit to the United States, apparently to thank President Barack Obama, the American State Establishment and Media, for helping him win the 2015 election.

Ibrahim Magu, ‘the cabal’ and a president in custody

Ibrahim Magu, ‘the cabal’ and a president in custody

THE refusal of the Nigerian Senate to consider for confirmation the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, points to the clash of interest among the minders of President Muhammadu Buhari, and foreshadows the crisis that may yet undo his administration.

Nigeria and Economic Recession: Way out (3)

Nigeria and Economic Recession: Way out (3)

Before the discovery of oil, Nigeria which is blessed with mineral deposits of all types including tin, gold, coal and many other minerals earned appreciable income from the aforementioned minerals. The tin, gold, coal fields were abandoned following the discovery of oil. During the first Republic Agriculture was the mainstay of the economy.

Ending unnecessary political controversy

Ending unnecessary political controversy

POLITICAL instability is endemic in Nigeria today. I am submitting some points that may assuage the situation. I believe all should return to the original party on whose ticket they were elected. If however, an elected official have crossed to another party, he should contest an election. But who should initiate this? I believe this should be the responsiblity of the Independent National Eelectoral Commission, INEC,!