NLC demands end to hostility against people of Western Sahara
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Labour Congress has called for the immediate end of hostility against the people of Western Sahara. The Acting President, NLC, […]
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The Challenge of Ethnic Federalism, By Jibrin Ibrahim
In 2003, I wrote an essay drawing lessons for Africa from the collapse of ethnic federalism in Yugoslavia and other parts of the former Soviet […]
Time for Manufacturing Africa, By Issa Aremu
Friday, November 20th marks 2020 edition of Africa Industrialization Day (AID). In 1989, the United Nations General Assembly, proclaimed 20 November “Africa Industrialization Day” (AID) […]
#EndSARS protests, human Security and good governance in Nigeria
By Obiora Okonkwo Ph.D It is now roughly three weeks since Nigeria was rocked by one of the most intense nationwide street protests in her […]
Buhari mourns ex-governor of Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined government and people of Kaduna State in mourning a former civilian governor of the state, Alhaji Balarabe Musa. The president, […]
How to Restructure Nigeria, By Jibrin Ibrahim
On 30th June 2017, the column from yours truly was entitled: “No Need to Fight: Restructuring is the basis of Happiness” I urged […]
#EndSARS: Northern Broadcast Media Owners express concern over violence, unguarded utterances
The Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA) has expressed concern over events trailing the #EndSARS protests. According to a statement Wednesday signed by Alhaji Ahmed […]
#EndSARS: The Generation That Said “Enough,” By Reuben Abati
Turning and turning in the widening gyre The Falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy […]
World Exclusive: Wole Soyinka publishes new novel
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu It is cool by me to let out this news item as a World Exclusive: Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka will […]
Explore Nigeria: A timely and transformative intervention
By Isaac Yakubu Tourism, arts and culture are inter-twined aspects of everyday life in human society. Where arts and culture are enduring ways of […]
Amaechi explains economic benefits of Kano-Maradi rail line, new deep seaports
Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has listed the benefits of the Kano-Maradi rail line and the economic importance of the Lekki, […]
Nigeria @60: Bello unveils welfare packages for Kogi citizens
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has unveiled his administration’s welfare packages for the people of the state. According to a statement from Government House Lokoja, […]
[email protected]: Time to join hands for more prosperous country – Blueprint Publisher
The Chairman of Bifocal Group of Companies and publisher, Blueprint Newspapers, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has charged Nigerians to join hands in building a more prosperous […]
Independence celebration, time for reflection — El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has advised Nigerians to focus on a new national consensus on our collective goals of citizenship, the rule […]
Nigeria at 60: FG’s law reforms to reflect dynamism, nation’s status – Malami
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN said the Federal Government is working round the clock to ensure that Nigerian […]
The Promise of Independence, By Taiwo Odukoya
I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great; and so you shall be a blessing […]
Buhari’s October 1, 2020 Address -Full text
INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTIETH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER […]
AFRICMIL, Partners to Publish Book on Nigeria at 60
The African Centre for Media & Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) and partners—Government of Ekiti State, Premium Times Books, Yiaga Africa, Sahara Reporters, Oak TV, CDD, Enough […]
Queen of England congratulates Nigeria on 60th Independence Anniversary
The Queen of England, has sent a message of felicitation to President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary, October 1, 2020. […]
Osinbajo irrevocably committed to one indivisible Nigeria, Boss Mustapha insists
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, has slammed what he called the “apparent sensationalization” of his remarks on behalf of Vice […]
Nigeria @ 60: Equity, Justice, panacea to unity, progress – Sen Nnamani
Former Governor of Enugu State and Senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District in the Senate, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has for the umpteenth time reminded […]
PRP inaugurates party’s policy advisory committee
By Chimezie Godfrey The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has inaugurated the party’s Policy Advisory Committee at the party’s new National Secretariat on Friday in Abuja. […]
Nigeria, most prosperous black nation in the world – Buhari
Unveiling the theme and logo for the commemorative activities to celebrate 60 years of independence, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja described Nigeria, Africa’s […]
Nigerians’ entitlement mentality and sense of belonging, By Akintokunbo A Adejumo
[email protected] Jean-Pierre Legros, Author of “Diversium”, an interdisciplinary theory of Everything wrote: “Nothing is free. Because nothing exists without relationships with something else. Even […]
Niger Delta leaders, ICPC set for showdown over NDDC staff
The Niger Delta leaders and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) may be heading for showdown over the interrogation of senior […]