President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his deepest condolences to the government and people of the United States of America on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100. President Carter, the 39th President of the United States, was a beacon of service to humanity, demonstrating to leaders worldwide the profound impact of dedication beyond the highest office. As a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and global statesman, President Carter devoted his post-presidential life to the causes of peace, democracy, and the eradication of tropical diseases. His unwavering commitment to these noble pursuits has left…
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For 37 straight years Bala Suya literally was a torn in the flesh of the Hausa community in Sabo involved in daily business of roasted meat delicacy popularly known as SUYA business in Ibadan. Aside the fact, he blaze the business trail at a tender age of 17 years when he was seconded to 2 Simeon Adebo NUJ Iyaganku, GRA by Sehinde Dagunduro /Bolaji Kareem-led exco after being introduced by the 3-man Committee – Chief Correspondent of Radio Kaduna, Hadj Gambo Ibrahim; Sola Akunuli of the Sketch Press Limited and Mr. Oladejo Idris-the NUJ Treasurer in 1987. The young Gambo…
Kemi Badenoch’s ill-advised denigration of Nigeria has refused to go away. Her belittlement of the country of her ancestry is still generating passionate public discourse within and outside the media space, and it appears the matter will not go away anytime soon.Exasperated by Kemi Badenoch’s misguided attacks on Nigeria, Vice President Kashim Shettima recently counseled her to drop the Kemi in her name and bleach her ebony skin to white to further appease her Tory party and British establishment. And perturbed and seemingly lost by all that, my daughter, Kemi Mushinat, who recently graduated in Communication Studies, asked what was…
By Olufemi Soneye It is important to address the concerns raised in Farooq Kperogi’s recent article, “Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC”, and to clarify some of the misconceptions about the operations and leadership structure of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited.First, employment, promotions, appointments, and movements of business leaders at the NNPC are not influenced by ethnicity, tribe, religion, or political affiliation. Therefore, decisions within the NNPC are guided strictly by merit, business requirements, and expertise.This approach ensures that only the most qualified and competent individuals occupy positions that are critical to the company’s success. It is significant that…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau A week after Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a reduction in its petrol price to N899.50 per litre as part of efforts to ease transportation costs during the festive season, retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and its satellite towns are still dispensing the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise called petrol at the old prices of N1,040 and N1,080 per litre on Christmas day. Prompt News reports that all the retail outlets in FCT visited on Christmas day including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) filling stations in the city sold…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi is greatly pained over the unfortunate loss of lives in the three separate freebies stampede tragedies which happened in Ibadan and Ihiala in Oyo and Anambra statees respectively as well as in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) within a week. This is even as he has posited that the induced hunger has turned Nigeria into death field, adding that it is very hard to explain that in a country so blessed with abundant God’s given resources people are dying…
Northern Nigeria, a region rich in resources, culture, and potential, must approach the Value-Added Tax (VAT) debate with purpose and clarity. While rejecting certain proposals may seem necessary, it is equally important to do so strategically and with a long-term vision. The north must move beyond emotional appeals and pity narratives to adopt a position of strength and foresight. One critical step in this direction is the formalization of its predominantly informal economy and the mobilization of its indigenous professionals.*Formalizing the Informal Sector*The informal sector in Northern Nigeria constitutes a significant portion of its economy. However, its informality limits tax…
***Calls for Event Safety Standards Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of over 30 children in a stampede during an event in Ibadan recently. The former governor, in a statement by his media office, extended condolences to the families of the victims and the Oyo State Government, describing the incident as heartbreaking and casting a pall of sadness over the Christmas celebrations. Fayemi emphasized the need for organizers to prioritize safety and follow global best practices for large gatherings and…
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi has been granted ₦30 million bail by a Magistrate court in Ekiti State. The court also asked Farotimi to provide 3 sureties with a landed property within the jurisdiction, CHANNELS TV reports. He was told to refrain from media interview and to submit his international passport. The case has been adjourned till 13th February 2025. Farotimi, who has been remanded in a correctional centre in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital for over two weeks, arrived at the Magistrate Court premises around 9:45 am on Friday. He was conveyed to the court premises in a…
As a Social Worker and Researcher, I feel for the soul of any country that oppresses its people. Therefore, I must lend my voice in condemnation of the unjust incarceration of Mr. Dele Farotimi, an activist lawyer and advocate for justice and human rights. His plight exemplifies the fragility of individual freedom in the face of institutional power and exposes the deep imbalance in Nigeria’s social justice system. I never met Farotimi except through his works. So, I write this as a duty to Nigeria, my beloved country. Barr. Farotimi’s arrest and subsequent prison detention are a chilling reminder of…