Tinubu’s hardship palliatives and Obaseki’s ‘rice hoarding’ scandal – By Ehichioya Ezomon …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Rice – the most popular Nigerian staple food – has suddenly become an issue, and may contribute to futher scrambling of the campaign of the Edo State chapter of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that’s already reeling from … Read more
As Okuama indigenes prepare to return home – By Francis Ewherido …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Delta State Governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, recently told a delegation of Urhobo Traditional Rulers Council that the displaced Okuama indigenes will be going home “soon.” I got the information that the contract for the building of the primary and … Read more
China, Nigeria, and hostage aircraft – By Dakuku Peterside …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Every story has two sides, but when a country’s reputation as a sovereign and an investment destination comes under threat, it calls for immediate concern and action from its citizens and leaders. The recent unfolding of a concerning development has significant implications … Read more
CARTOON OF THE DAY: Time to japa …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> CARTOON OF THE DAY: Time to japa … Read more
Government cronies co-opt beloved Hungary lakeside, locals warn …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Lake Balaton’s free-entry beaches are giving way to five-star hotels and residential blocks. Photo: ATTILA KISBENEDEK / AFPSource: AFP Ringed by once-free beaches and green parks, Hungary’s Lake Balaton has delighted generations of holidaymakers — but now, locals warn, private developers are fencing … Read more
Asian markets get week off to largely positive start …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Traders are keenly awaiting a speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium this week. Photo: Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFPSource: AFP Asian markets mostly rose Monday following last week’s strong performance, with … Read more
Prof Azinge Emerges Asagba Of Asaba …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Prof. Epiphany Azinge, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and the former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), has emerged as the 14th Asagba of Asaba.He will be coronated in due course. Other contenders were also in the race, including … Read more
Tenure Elongation: Uncertainty Over Police Leadership …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> As the September 4, 2024, 60th birthday of the inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun draws closer, there is uncertainty over the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over a plot to use the amendment to the Nigeria Police Act to extend his tenure. … Read more
Judicial Officers’ Package: Lawmaker Oke Lauds Tinubu, AGF, NASS …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The member representing Obokun/ Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Busayo Wole Oke, has lauded President Bola Tinubu over the improved welfare package approved for the nation’s Judicial Officers. In a statement … Read more
Pro-Russia ‘news’ sites spew incendiary US election falsehoods …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Bogus ‘news’ sites are amplifying US election disinformation.. Photo: Rebecca DROKE / AFPSource: AFP Pro-Kremlin sites masquerading as US “news” outlets have dished out unfounded claims that Democrats plotted to assassinate Donald Trump, a prime example of how phony AI-powered portals are spewing … Read more