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Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition

Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition

By TUNDE RAHMAN  A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders, who were on opposite sides during the 2023 election cycle, were seen […]
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Senate vote of no confidence on the IGP

Senate vote of no confidence on the IGP

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, refusal to appear before the Senate on the spate of killings across the country and the inhuman treatment allegedly meted out to Dino Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, the Senate, vote of no confidence on the IGP, declaring him unfit for any office.

Ikpeazu: Growing Abia economy through agriculture

Ikpeazu: Growing Abia economy through agriculture

“Growing Abia Economy through Agriculture” was the theme of the event of 2 million special species of oil palm seedlings to farmers in Abia State held on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Ahiaba Umueze in Osisioma LGA.

Uduaghan: The man gearing for Niger Delta development

Uduaghan: The man gearing for Niger Delta development

There are politicians and there are politicians. In Delta State, they also abound in different shades and characters, so much so that if awards were to be doled out today, there would be a lot of pretenders amongst them as far as the development of the Big Heart State is concerned. Inversely, a few contenders would line up for the awards based on their selfless contributions which have made the state worthy of being counted among the ‘big’ states.

Situating Nigeria’s agric potential

Situating Nigeria’s agric potential

Recently, the Speaker of the House of Reps, Yakubu Dogara, caused a buzz when he was shown visiting his expansive farm showcasing diverse crops including animal husbandry. The import of that media blitz of the Speaker’s is that the elite clearly understands that agriculture holds the key to sustainable development.

CBN and inflation management

CBN and inflation management

INFLATION  is  dangerous and cancerous, and it is something every central bank and responsible government should worry about and strive to manage and keep within reasonable and acceptable limits for the benefit of the economy and standard of living of the people. Inflation hurts our buying power and makes it difficult for people to afford basic necessities of life. It raises the effective tax people pay on income they earn, which in turn discourages savings and investment, even as it  also affects our retirement.

Misapplication of strength and the Nigerian youth

Misapplication of strength and the Nigerian youth

ON the 9th of May, 2018, I joined Nigerian youths under the auspices of the ‘Emerging Political Leaders Conference’ as they held the second edition of their annual summit tagged: The Presidential Aspirant Edition: Goodbye to Failed Campaign Promises, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, FCT.

Senate, IGP and the rest of us

Senate, IGP and the rest of us

When the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, ignored Senate’s invitation the first time and sent his deputy, many thought he was busy with security issues. When he ignored the second time and went to Kaduna State, it was becoming clear that his action was a snub. On the third time, it dawned on all that it is a clear snub and a total disregard for the institution of the Senate.

Obi, Gates and adding value to the Society

Obi, Gates and adding value to the Society

Globally, only a few men and women have stood out as examples on how to take on the realities of human society. The other day, Bill Gates of the Microsoft fame himself commended  Aliko Dangote for his donations to charity around the world.

Techniques for stress management

Techniques for stress management

THE observed myths are as follows: The Lagos State Ministry of Establishments, Training, and Pensions (“MET&P”) has since discovered that effectiveness in the Lagos State Civil Service goes far beyond the acquisition of knowledge and job-related skills.