Gang members shoot policeman while gunning for rivals linked to NURTW leaders
"We did not know there were policemen in the area. It was Temidayo who fired the gun, while I was hit by bullets fired by the policemen"
Shocking! Human head costs N5,500, says herbalist
(Note: Story contains a gory photo) By Evelyn Usman A 34-year-old popular herbalist in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state, Rasaki Yekini, was last week, paraded alongside some robbery suspects that have been terrorising Ogun state and its environs. Yekini, who is popularly known as ‘Aro’, following his proficiency in herbal mixture which has reportedly met the expectations […]
Boko Haram threat is a lapse in our security system, says Ogbeha
We have a leader. We have leadership at all levels in this country and there is no crisis. Nobody is contesting the leadership of the President.
Badagry-Lagos, it’s one hell of a trip
By Fredrick Okopie ITÂ was a journey that was estimated to last 30 minutes, all things being equal. But as far as travelling from the ancient town of Badagry to the bus terminal at Mile 2 is concerned things can never be equal in that context. That is why no one raises an eyebrow these […]
Sack of five banks’ MDs: Is tribalism the issue?
By Emmanuel Majebi The recent sack of the Managing Directors and Executive Directors of 5 Nigerian bank – Intercontinental Bank PLC, Fin Bank, Union Bank, Oceanic Bank and Afribank – brought to the fore one of the major reasons why our country may not proceed too far on the path of development in a hurry […]
The LGAS, LCDAS, federalism and the constitution
By Emeka Ajaegbo The problem of 37 new Local Government Areas or Local Council Development Areas created by the Lagos State Government was created by what we call the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and its operations or implementation. How? Section 2(2) of the said 1999 Constitution provides; “Nigeria shall be a […]
Due process and the Nigerian judiciary: Where did we go wrong?
By Emeka Ngige The phrase “due process†is not new in our legal lexicon. It’s a phrase which I cannot say how it originated. I became acquainted with the phrase after reading the celebrated case of Gabriel Madukolu & Ors Vs Johnson Nkemdilim (1962) ALL N.L.R (Reprint) 581. I believe it was the first case […]
ASUU urges FG to re-open negotiation
ASUU claims that there are some forces in the government bent on frustrating the emergence of a centrally signed agreement with ASUU, adding that these forces are aware that no agreement will be signed at individual council levels, as the councils do not have the financial means of implementing the funding requirements.
Strikes destroy intellectual urge in our children, says Olowu
The federal government should, as a matter of priority, undertake the review of the existing scheme of service which was last reviewed in June, 1989, in order to create a new scheme of service for federal polytechnics.
LASU VC advocates true federalism in running varsity
The Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University, Professor Lateef Hussain has broken silence to shed light on the ongoing union crises in LASU and why he was locked up by unionists for over seven hours in his office to accede to their demands.
We can’t accept pay disparity – NASU
It been over a month that members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Educational Institutions have been on strike. Indeed NASU commenced a nationwide strike on July 8, 2009 . The strike coincided with that of the Academic Staff Union of Universities and the Senior Staff Association ( SSANU).
Non-academic staff strike ‘ll paralyse polytechnics- YABATECH NASU
Beginning from Monday this week, members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) in both state and federal polytechnics, began a one-week warning strike. This is to be followed by a full scale nationwide strike if government fails to accede to their demands.
Most UNILAG 1st Class Scholars, products of ISL- Oladipo
Graduands of the International School (ISL), University of Lagos, have been reminded during the 2009 Valedictory Service held recently, that quite a n umber of UNILAG first class scholars over the years are products of ISL.
Oshodi: The return of chaos?
By Bose Adebayo If you have an appointment and would want to be punctual in keeping it, then it is important you give Oshodi a wide berth no matter what short-cut option it offers you. Reason? The area is fast returning to its better forgotten notoriety as an enclave of confusion in Lagos. The free […]
Clearing 15 years of infrastructural mess
By Olasunkanmi Akoni & Monsur Olowopejo Governor Babatunde Fashola of    Lagos recently marked his 800th day in the saddle of leadership and affirmed that the responsibility of his administration and the present generation is simply to provide the platform and environment that will unleash the power and potential of the Lagos, especially the Nigerian youth. […]
Enjoying divine visitation! (3)
Welcome to your regular column. Last week, I taught on divine ideas as one of the ways through which God blesses a person. Ideas are mental virtues accessible mainly by thinkers.
