‘2023 election is the only opportunity’ — Ortom asks Nigerians to collect PVCs
Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue state, says the 2023 election is the only opportunity Nigerians have to restore the nation’s dignity. Speaking on Sunday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Gboko, the governor said Nigeria is going through hardship and the only way to salvage the situation is for citizens […]
Be hopeful, don’t succumb to misery, PDP tells Nigerians
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Nigerians to use the Christmas celebration to renew hope for a better nation. In a statement on Sunday, Debo Ologunagba, national publicity secretary of the party, said the season should strengthen the resolve to rescue the nation from the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), […]
Pope condemns war, says it is ‘hunger for wealth and power’
Pope Francis has criticised the human quest for wealth and power, during the Christmas eve mass in Vatican city. According to BBC, the pope said this while addressing worshippers at St Peter’s Basilica on Saturday. Although he did not specifically mention the Russian-Ukraine war during the service, the pontiff said when war […]
MATTERS ARISING: How prepared is INEC to deliver technology-driven elections in 2023?
In February, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the much-anticipated electoral act amendment bill into law. For some, it portrayed the government’s commitment to upholding transparent and credible elections. Others, however, appeared sceptical. Some parts of the amendments, like the early release of election funds to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), early conduct of […]
N42k for bag of rice, chicken now N15k… Lagosians groan over high prices of foodstuffs
To most Nigerians, ‘good food’ is the hallmark of an exciting and meaningful Christmas celebration. As a result, this time of the year witnesses amplified efforts and a certain type frenzy in markets across the country by residents who shop for foodstuffs to entertain guests. This year, the rush to purchase food items […]
Newspaper Headlines: Varsity lecturers, Zamfara workers, Abia doctors celebrate Christmas in anguish
The national dailies report that President Muhammadu Buhari wishes Nigerians merry Christmas amid anguish caused by inflated prices. Source: Top Stories
The blame game over our poverty shame
When you are told there is a problem, what is your response? There is the “ntor” corner that will usually gloat: we told you so, we warned you, serves you right, etcetera. There is the corner that amplifies the problem with the help of innovative superlatives and unrivalled adjectives. In another corner, they are […]
Atiku to Nigerians: You won’t spend your next Christmas on petrol queues
Atiku Abubakar, standard bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says Nigerians will not spend the next Christmas on petrol queues if he is elected as president. In a statement on Saturday, Phrank Shaibu, media aide to Abubakar, quoted the former vice-president as saying that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has set a […]
Another batch of vehicles worth N1.5bn carted away by ex–appointees of Oyetola, says recovery panel
The asset recovery committee set up by the administration of Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, says another batch of 55 vehicles worth N1.5 billion were carted away by officials of the previous administration. Toyota Hilux, Prado Jeeps, Toyota Avensis, Nissan Pathfinder Jeeps, Toyota Highlander, and Ford Transit are some of the vehicles said […]
‘Jubril of Sudan’ joke was not funny, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he did not find the “Jubril of Sudan” joke about him funny. Buhari said this in a documentary — “celebrating a patriot, a leader, an elder statesman” — that was screened on Friday night at a private dinner organised by his family and close associates to celebrate his 80th […]