Clerics, presidency clash over economy after Tinubu-bishops meeting
By Olayinka Latona A meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has sparked public debate over the role of religious leaders in governance, with differing opinions emerging on whether clerics should openly comment on government policies or remain focused on spiritual matters. The debate intensified after Cardinal John Onaiyekan […]
24 hr tragedy: How 1100 in three boats mishaps ‘died like rats’
ARound the sea scenes was chaos. And dozens of men battled to drag other survivors from the treacherous waves. But not all were lucky. A short distance away, a tiny corpse was carried to land, his woolly hat dripping salt water.
Daura: Simplicity, Contentment redefined in Buhari’s abode
Hardly will anyone argue that the contemporary Nigerian society is not such that is riddled with avarice and corruption.
Airline operators lose millions of Naira to presidential movements
Many times passengers on inbound flights to Lagos, Abuja and major cities that sometimes play host to Mr President are told by the pilots that in another five minutes the plane will begin descent to the city to land, only to be informed minutes later that they have to hover round the airports and stay longer in the sky as there is “presidential passenger or movement”.
Chibok ‘ambassadors’ vow to keep fighting for hostages’ release
The 219 schoolgirls who marched through Nigeria’s capital on Tuesday said they will never tire of fighting for the rights of their kidnapped “sisters” who cannot speak for themselves.
Guber polls: Will Buhari’s Victory throw up bandwagon effect?
As Nigerians head back to the polls today to elect fresh governors and state legislators, there is no doubt that it would also be another titanic battle between two major political parties.
