Nigeria’s ballooning debt burden worrisome

These are indeed ominous times for Nigeria. Its uncertain political environment is accentuated by unparalleled insecurity nationwide and worsened by a near-comatose economy. Unmistakably, the country is broke. One sure sign of impending disaster is the rising debt profile and the attendant prohibitive repayment obligations. President Muhammadu Buhari and his cabinet should snap out of […]

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Osinachi: Stronger measures needed against domestic violence

AN outpouring of anger, shock and grief has accompanied the death of a popular gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu. She is believed to have been a victim of domestic violence, allegedly in the hands of her husband, Peter Nwachukwu. Though the suspect denies it and he remains innocent unless a competent court decides otherwise, Osinachi’s demise […]

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Murder inside BRT: IGP and Federal Government should take over the investigation

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa Events unfolding concerning the murder of Miss Oluwabamise Ayanwole are as intriguing as they are worrisome. Following public outcry and media monitoring, the Lagos State Government hurriedly packaged the Bus Rapid Transfer driver for media interview, to give the impression that he was innocent of the crime. Some further revelations have now […]

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Unity of purpose, catalyst for Yoruba presidency in 2023 – Yoruba Ronu Group

By Steve Bayode As VP Yemi Osinbajo declared his intention to run for the position of the President of Nigeria, his declaration has birthed a huge political mudslinging, public opprobrium directed at his intention to succeed his boss, President Muhamned Buhari, in office. Much often, home made Nostradamuses have predicted that the whole thing typifies […]

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Akeredolu’s misrule in Ondo State (16): Sponsors wife for Senate in Imo State

By Kennedy Ikantu Peretei Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, wife of Ondo State Governor ranks amongst wives in the corridor of power who know exactly what to do with the enormous influence and lush funds available to their husbands. Addressing wives of military officers, Mrs Maryam Babangida, wife of former Nigerian Head of State who arrogated to […]

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Pastor Adeboye: Ministry, vision and nation building – Part 1

By Martins Oloja [Files] Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian, Martins Oloja (left); Registrar, Redeemer’s University, Olukayode Akindele and Bursar, Mofoluso Olutayo-David, during a public lecture commemorating Pastor Enoch Adeboye at 80 and commissioning of Adeboye collection church history research room at the university in Ede, Osun State The wind of time blew me to Ede, […]

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Hiding under the umbrella of insecurity

By Femi Adesina Security is everything, nobody can dispute that. You have to be alive to enjoy every other thing government is providing; roads, rail, bridges, airports, food security, in fact, everything. That is why whenever you hear President Muhammadu Buhari talk of the priorities of his administration for the country, he starts with security, […]

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