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When Independence Meets the Harsh Reality of Survival
As Nigeria turns 66, the drums of celebration are muffled by the harsh rhythm of survival. Festus Akanbi examines why soaring living and business costs, shrinking incomes, and inadequate palliatives have left
The Task Ahead of STN as National Telecoms Licence Operator in Nigeria
After 28 years of operating skeletal telecoms services under the umbrella, Swift Telephone Network (STN) has become a full-fledged telecoms operator after being granted the Universal Access Service License (UASL)
As NDC, O-K Movement’s Feud Deepens
Despite the recent Appeal Court judgment delivered in favour of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, the controversy over the appointment of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal,
FG’s Disruption of Hierarchical Progression in Paramilitary Agencies
Lately, the Presidency has continued to weaken the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) by truncating career progression and replacing merit with personal
Nigeria: A Nation Still Crawling at 66
Sixty-six years after Nigeria’s independence, the country remains a giant still crawling under the weight of economic hardship, religious and ethnic bigotry, systemic corruption, insecurity and a flawed political system, Davidson
Akpabio’s Ridiculous Denial of PDP
Last week, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, publicly denied ever being a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), despite previously holding elective political positions of two-term governor and
Glo’s 23 Years of Innovation Stops Consumers from Settling for Less
Kayode Akinyemi Globacom’s “Never Settle for Less” campaign is sparking a nationwide conversation, and it means something special to everyone. While for an average Nigerian, it’s about giving their best
Police Takeover Minna Central Motor Park Over Crisis Between Two Unions
Laleye Dipo in Minna The police have taken over the Minna Central Motor Park in Niger State amid a crisis between two transport Unions, the National Association of Road Transport
I’ll Remain Committed to Inclusive Governance, Says Oyebanji, Canvasses Muslims’ Support for Tinubu
Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has declared that he will sustain the principles of inclusive governance in his second term by ensuring that all
Democracy in an Affordability Crisis
Engagements with Chidi Amuta President Tinubu delivered a mostly predictable Independence Day address to the nation. In one respect, the speech was somewhat different. It sang about the new statistics
