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‘Ghost’ beneficiaries beneficiaries of N33/7bn cash transfer

‘Ghost’ beneficiaries beneficiaries of N33/7bn cash transfer

• Doubts over whether billions in benefits reached poor Nigerians By Dele Sobowale The N33.75 billion transfer controversy, now rocking the nation, is neither new, nor did the massive fraud stop in 2026. The well-oiled and entrenched mechanisms for transferring public funds, meant for poverty alleviation, into the bottomless pockets of public servants, continues till today […]
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Re: Who is afraid of Buruji Kashamu

Re: Who is afraid of Buruji Kashamu

I read with utmost dismay, a statement written by Buruji Kashamu via his media aide, Austin Oniyokor in response to my commentary titled; Buruji Kashamu: Buhari’s First Litmus Test, published few days ago

Who is Afraid of Buruji Kashamu?

Who is Afraid of Buruji Kashamu?

To say that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and Senator-elect, Prince Buruji Kashamu has been in the eye of the storm is to state the obvious. Against all odds, he contested and won the 28th March National Assembly election. Since then, all hell has been let loose.

Emeka Njoku (1946 – 2015)

Emeka Njoku (1946 – 2015)

THE above quote from the popular Shakespearian play, Macbeth, clearly illustrates the brevity and vanity of life. Indeed, uwa bu paw-paw, oda n’ala, otipia meaning, life is paw-paw, if it falls on the ground, it breaks into pieces. No wonder the Bible says, “Lord, teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Death dealt a cruel blow on the family of Late Gilbert Uzoma Njoku-Elegonye on April 17 when our eldest brother and mentor, Mr. Godfrey Emeka Njoku, without saying a word, bade this world of humans, farewell.

Oil sector scam called subsidy: Task before Buhari

Oil sector scam called subsidy: Task before Buhari

IT makes an interesting reading going through the article written in The Punch Newspaper of Monday May 4, 2015 by Mr. Tolu Ogunlesi and a report credited to former president of Trade Union Congress, TUC, Mr. Peter Esele, urging the incoming President Muhammadu Buhari to reform the NNPC in 100 days “or be sucked in.”