Bandits have killed two more students of the Greenfield University, Kaduna State. The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, made this known on Monday. Bandits have killed two more students of the Greenfield University, Kaduna State. The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, made this…
“This nation is at war, yet we continue to pretend that these are mere birth-pangs of a glorious entity. They are death throes…” Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has said Nigeria is pretending not to know that it is at war. In a statement on Saturday titled ‘The Endless Martyrdom of Youth’, Mr Soyinka said the…
I watched the Ibadan rally of 17 April, 2021 which was a expression of intent to form the Oduduwa republic. In quest of self-determination, the rally was by a Yoruba group, Ilana Omo Oodua, fronted by Banji Akintoye, an Emeritus Professor of History.I am not a fan of secession but I respect the rights of…
Tension enveloped Enugu on Thursday evening as Hausa cattle traders at the New Artisan Market attacked government officials and destroyed a police vehicle. The PUNCH gathered that trouble started when officials of the state government went to demolish the New Artisan Market following an order of the State High Court, which was said to have…
The former Minister of Aviation earlier today backlashed the Minister of Communication. He condemned his alleged alliance with some religious extremist. Fani Kayode on his social media pages wrote: “I am glad that a young, brilliant and deeply courageous freelance journalist by the name of David Hundeyin thoroughly thrashed, disgraced and removed the pants of…
Governor Seyi Makinde, along with the state government’s executive council, has approved N1.2 billion to construct a new lodge in Abuja for the incumbent and successive governors. The Commissioner of Public Works and Infrastructure, Daud Sangodoyin, disclosed that the council approved N1.2 billion to construct a new Governor’s Lodge at No 2. John Kadiya Close,…
The Honourable Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Mr. Isa Pantami has been having a really rough time since a US source disclosed that he has been on watch list over link with some terrorist groups like Al qaeda and ISIS. That became the genesis of various analysis of how religion has had the best…
“Strabag Precious Stone International market in Ibadan is a silent gold mine for many billionaires across West Africa; yet, (the Nigerian) government is being short-changed as they (the billionaires across West Africa) fail to pay royalties while the market (itself) remains an eyesore. If you are visiting Strabag precious stone international market, Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo…
During an exclusive interview with Mr. Idoko who’s a seasoned political analyst, he discussed many issues confronting the country, Nigeria. The tele-interview was granted and he wasted no time pointing at areas is having it wrong. My Idoko had this to say: “As a country, we need to understand that it’s not every agitation we…
An aide to the governor told our correspondent that it was true that his principal made the appointment but “it has since been reversed after it was leaked.” The Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, has reportedly appointed the wife of the Attorney-General of the state, Oyinkansola Akande, as a Special Assistant in the office…