Fellow Nigerians, we have entered the era of Tinubunomics. Listen to this: Oil marketers are fighting against market forces as Dangote drops the price of Diesel. Hear this: They say that Dangote is distorting their businesses by trying to give Nigerians lower prices. Where in the world have lower prices ever hurt a country? This…
Eat Chill and Play: How Women Promote Mental Health Ladies, do you know that September is Mental Health Awareness Month? The World Health Organization (WHO), is focusing this time around on Suicide Prevention. Timely, I will say, considering that mental health is a taboo subject in many African countries, Nigeria included. These days, more and…
In the wake of the devastating floods that have impacted Borno State, a coalition of governors from various states has come together to extend their support and solidarity to the victims. The floods, triggered by the overflow of the Alau Dam, have displaced over 414,000 individuals and led to significant destruction across Maiduguri and its…
As the September 21 governorship election approaches, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has voiced serious concerns regarding the Nigeria Police’s ability to ensure a fair and secure electoral environment. Speaking at a press conference on September 10, 2024, Obaseki expressed a lack of confidence in the police, alleging that their actions have shown a clear…
Ruth Auta, a Nigerian nurse working in the UK has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to child negligence. She had left her son in her nurses’ quarters while working her shift. Her action led to the death of her 10-week old son, Joshua Akerele. This story is sad but in…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced its intention to prosecute significant financial fraud cases involving banks and high-ranking officials. This declaration comes amid concerns over the prevalence of financial crimes in Nigeria. Rising Financial Fraud Cases A recent report indicates a 77.62% decline in financial fraud losses among Nigerian banks in Q1…
Following intense public and labour union pressure, Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was released from Department of State Services (DSS) custody on September 10, 2024. His arrest earlier that day at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja sparked widespread backlash from labour leaders and activists, with the NLC threatening a nationwide…
The big news last week was the general strike in Israel. If the idea of the strike was/is meant to exert pressure on Netanyahu, everyone in Israel ought to know him enough by now. If you don’t want a stubborn leader in office, stop voting for stubborn people. Netanyahu will not yield to anything that…
In a devastating incident, at least 48 people lost their lives when a petrol tanker collided with a truck carrying travellers and cattle in Niger State, Nigeria. The tragic accident occurred on September 8, 2024, at around 12:30 am along the Bida-Agaie-Lapai road, approximately 2 kilometres from Dendo Community in Agaie Local Government Area. According…
I’m thinking here that I need to employ another language to properly express my exasperation at some of the issues that plague us, in this case, Petrol. This is why I’m resorting to speaking Latin as against the English language. Where is the President? Ubi Est Praeses? We need to know because he alone it…
