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Fibre optic cable protection — beyond words, by Okoh Aihe

Fibre optic cable protection — beyond words, by Okoh Aihe

Getting a fibre optic ring around the country has enjoyed robust discourse in recent times. The other day, it was the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) calling a gathering to discuss a proposed Dig-Once policy which would ensure that the telcos and infrastructure companies rolling out fibre optic cables would have to take their fibres through one channel […]
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Musdapher: The voice not heeded (2)

Musdapher: The voice not heeded (2)

WHEN Justice Musdapher announced publicly that Nigerian judges had no reason whatsoever to hear criminal matters beyond a period of six months, it was the much that any Chief Justice –without the luxury of a judicial fiat- could do to advance the course of speedy dispensation of justice.

Nigeria, its kitchens, cabinets and other rooms

Nigeria, its kitchens, cabinets and other rooms

A JOURNALIST of Reuben Abati’s calibre has been reduced to writing about “witches and dildos”. Why? To excuse the poor performance of the government he served and by extension, to blame the bad policies and choices of successive Nigerian governments on “witchcraft”.

Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha and the rest of us

Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha and the rest of us

IN ‘Beyond Muhamadu Buhari’s anti-corruption rhetoric: return of the fifth columnists?”, I had begun by seeking answer to the simple question of whether President Buhari was still in charge of his administration. That question was directed at the president and/or his minders.

Lagos, NDDC and North East Commission : Injustice Nigeriana

Lagos, NDDC and North East Commission : Injustice Nigeriana

I HAVE given up on some Lagos folks who can’t understand that this nation,country is founded in iniquity and sustained by injustice.We have been locked in this argument over the years on whether Lagos should be pleading for some special status in a land of systemic inequality or press for what is due to her in a properly federated Nigeria.

How AFC made $60m from round-tripping CBN funds

How AFC made $60m from round-tripping CBN funds

Media reports, in July 2008, confirmed that the Presidential Committee which probed allegations of $480 million which CBN invested in African Finance Corporation (AFC) had completed its investigations. The Presidency initiated the Committee to address government’s unease with regard to the role played by CBN Governor, in the formation and funding of AFC.