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Gov Peter Obi and record of public debt in Anambra

Gov Peter Obi and record of public debt in Anambra

By Law Mefor Our attention has been drawn to a viral post by a former Governor of Anambra, HE Mr. Peter Obi, CON, on what he described as “Phantom Debts and Ecological Loan Fallacy”, which presumably was in response to some statements in a podcast by the Anambra State Commissioner for Finance. We understand that […]
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8th National Assembly’s Symbolic visit to the United States

8th National Assembly’s Symbolic visit to the United States

President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki-led a joint delegation of Nigeria’s National Assembly on a 3-day working visit to the United States recently. This unprecedented visit consisting of members from both chambers of the National Assembly led to issues of national interest being raised with the U.S Chamber of Commerce, Council on Foreign Relations, the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and select members of the U.S Congress.

Saraki’s Trial:  Revelations that could help FG

Saraki’s Trial: Revelations that could help FG

Simon Kolawole, the founder of Cable Online newspaper is usually a jovial and jolly good fellow. He is capable of making jokes out of the most serious issues. As Editor of THISDAY where I also edited the Sunday newspaper, Simon would walk into my office and say, “Alhaji, Alhaji, Alhaji, how many times have you been to Saudi Arabia so that I can know the number of prefix I will put before your name?”.

OBJ on his first day as lecturer

OBJ on his first day as lecturer

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo continues to amaze Nigerians with his actions and quotes that no one is in doubt of his being a “strongman” and a newsmaker at all times.

GMB’s June 12 MKO Democracy Day honour Kingibe doesn’t merit

GMB’s June 12 MKO Democracy Day honour Kingibe doesn’t merit

There is now a very engaging and interesting discourse going on June 12 courtesy of General Buhari’s surprise recognition of that watershed election that brought Nigerians together. Lest we get swamped by inanities, I believe we should first review some of the history and perspective to all that is happening now over that June 12 Democracy Day Declaration. Particularly the honor to MKO and more notably the (obviously unmerited) collateral (damage of an) honor to Kingibe.