By Abdu Rafiu The idea of our returning to the Parliamentary system of government is seriously being mulled. This is as a result of the frustrations the country has been experiencing since 1979 when we embraced the American Presidential system. The Presidential form was brandished before our gaze in 1975 as the veritable tool for […]
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VC Ijadunola hopeful in youths Elizade University, Ilara Mokin in Ondo State has hosted the first-ever Sports Championship among Private Universities in Nigeria (NPUGA). At the event, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Kayode Ijadunola expressed great hope in the future of Nigerian Youths against the backdrop of excellent performance, outstanding team spirit, superb […]
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By Abdu Rafiu It cannot be for nothing that we human beings are endowed with the faculty with which to reflect, to weigh and examine, to think and in the words of a wise man, think and think until thinking hurts. Over the Ages, there have been pronouncements and concepts which have been accepted hook, […]
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backs calls for OBidient Movement restructuring Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party for the 2023 elections has declared his stance on the recent national convention of the party that saw Barr Julius Abure emerge as national chairman. Addressing Nigerians on X Space hosted by Parallel Facts on Friday, Peter Obi said he […]
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National power grid The Transmission Company of Nigeria says it has successfully restored the national power grid following its collapse at 4:28 pm on Thursday. TCN, in a statement on Friday, said the grid attained full recovery by 10 pm on the same day. However, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company said on Friday that it […]
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu’s new plan to bridge Nigeria’s colossal infrastructure deficit is both ambitious and audacious. To actualise it, the Federal Executive Council on Monday sanctioned the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund, a parastatal targeted at constructing capital projects without the notorious delays associated with budgeting and bureaucracy. The President’s intent resonates with Nigerians of […]
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NIGERIANS might still have a long wait to experience effective policing. In a note after its monthly meeting of March, the National Economic Council said only 16 of 36 states had submitted memoranda to it on the establishment of state police. Although NEC, statutorily chaired by the Vice-President, refused to name those liable, it means […]
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Immediate past Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has urged Nigerians to believe in the country and themselves as patriotic citizens who can drive the needed change for nation-building. Tambuwal stated this on Friday in Sokoto at the flag-off of the distribution of food items for Ramadan and the Sallah celebration to 30,000 […]
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Tinubu and Akufo-Addo Today, March 29, President Bola Tinubu is not the only leader blowing out candles. Across the border, Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, is also celebrating his special day. As both nations celebrate their leaders, it is a unique moment of shared joy between the neighbours who are constantly at odds over jollof rice, […]
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The Federal Government has postponed the commencement of the train services on the Port Harcourt to Maiduguri rail line till April. The Port Harcourt-Aba rail project is part of the larger Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail project initiated by former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. It was meant to commence operations by the end of March. Meanwhile, contrary […]
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