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Dealers As Leaders of the Nigerian State, By Majeed Dahiru
Premium Times July 25, 2019 Dealers As Leaders of the Nigerian State, By Majeed Dahiru2019-07-25T15:10:07+00:00 Columns, Opinion President Buhari’s new cabinet is a reflection of the unfortunate degeneration of Nigeria’s political process to a criminal franchise of power purchase, through vote buying for self service via state capture, within the corrupt framework of an elaborate patronage system, which throws up dealers in electoral heist as leaders.
Nigeria: We'll Complete All On-Going Projects, Amosun Assures Ogun Residents
By Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has boasted that he would complete all the huge on-going projects across the State before the expiration of his eight year tenure. Mr Amosun gave the assurance while speaking at the 2018 edition of Ayetoro-Yewa day, and also solicited the people's support towards successful completion of all the laudable programmes and projects of his administration.
Nigeria: How Premium Times Story Led to Arrest of APC Governorship Candidate, Uzodinma
By Samuel Ogundipe A Nigerian senator and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress has been arrested at the Abuja airport over allegations of contract fraud to the tune of $12.5 million. Hope Uzodinma was taken into custody on Sunday shortly after arriving at the nation's capital aboard an Air Peace flight, according to the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property.
Nigeria: Why Osun Governorship Tribunal Was Relocated to Abuja - Court of Appeal
By Alfred Olufemi The national headquarters of the Court of Appeal has stated some reasons that necessitated the relocation of the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal from Osogbo, the state's capital, to Abuja. The reshuffled three-man panel was moved to FCT High Court at No 24, Apo, Abuja on Saturday following the directives of president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa.
Nigeria: How Nigerians Reacted to Atiku's Airport Search
By Adejumo Kabir The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other Nigerians have reacted to the search on Atiku Abubakar, the PDP presidential candidate, by security agents at Abuja airport on Sunday. Mr Abubakar who arrived Nigeria on Sunday, mentioned on Twitter that he was searched by airport officials. "I arrived to Abuja this morning to a search by agents of the state, aimed at intimidating me and my staff," Mr Abubakar said on his Twitter handle shortly before 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
Nigeria: Imo 2019 - Being Okorocha's Son-in-Law Doesn't Disqualify Me From Being Governor - Nwosu
By Adejumo Kabir Uche Nwosu, the Chief of Staff to the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said being a son-in-law to the governor does not 'disqualify' him from succeeding his boss in office. Mr Nwosu on Sunday also debunked allegations that his principal is controlling the state by putting his family members in key positions of authority.
Nigeria: Suspected Vandal Found Dead Inside NNPC Pipeline
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun Command, on Sunday said it recovered the body of a 45 years old man in the middle of NNPC's Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) pipeline at Gbaga Axis, Ogijo, Ogun. The man was suspected to be an oil thief. The command made this known in Abeokuta in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Dyke Ogbonnaya.
Nigeria: ASUU Strike - One Week After, Govt Yet to Invite Lecturers for Negotiations - President
By Azeezat Adedigba The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said the federal government is yet to begin any dialogue with the union over the ongoing strike. The national president of the union, Biodun Ogunyemi, said this in a phone interview with PREMIUM TIMES Sunday evening. The union embarked on strike one week ago over the poor funding of Nigerian universities and an alleged plan by the federal government to increase student's fees and introduce an education bank.
Nigeria: Boko Haram Steals 200 Cows, 300 Sheep, Goats in Borno Community - NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Sunday said Boko Haram insurgents came on a robbery mission on Saturday night at Bale Shuwa village in Jere local government of Borno State and made away with cows, sheep and goats. Bashir Garga, NEMA's Northeast Zonal Coordinator, made the disclosure in a statement in Maiduguri. Mr Garga said: "Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Bale-Shuwa village in Jere Local Government Area at about 7:30 pm on Saturday.
Nigeria: Probe Corruption in Conduct of APC, PDP Primaries, Serap Tells EFCC, ICPC
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an urgent petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) requesting them to "jointly investigate allegations of corruption during the recent primaries by both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and to collaborate with the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) in...
Nigeria: ASUU Strike - Govt's Lead Negotiator, Babalakin, Speaks On Education Bank, Other Concerns
By Azeezat Adedigba The Chairman of the Federal Government/Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) 2009 Agreement Renegotiation Committee, Wale Babalakin, has explained areas where his committee disagrees with striking university lecturers. Mr Babalakin on Saturday also said he believes Nigerians deserve quality education. He said this must not be compromised as a result of inadequate funding, which has been the situation in the last 30 years.
Nigeria: Banky W to Run for House of Reps
By Jayne Augoye Nigerian entertainer, Olubankole Wellington, popularly called Banky W, has declared his intention to run for a seat in the House of Representatives. The singer cum actor seeks to represent Eti-Osa Local Government Area in Lagos. Banky W, 37, said he would run under the Modern Democratic Party, a political party founded in 2017 by some youth associations The party is led by Bukunyi Olateru-Olagbegi, a 27-year-old youth activist and entrepreneur.
Nigeria: I Was Searched At Abuja Airport - Atiku
By Samuel Ogundipe The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, said on Sunday that security agents at the international airport in Abuja harassed him shortly after arriving in the country from a foreign trip. Mr Abubakar has been away in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates capital, since mid-October when he proceeded on a vacation days after emerging victorious at the national convention of the PDP, Nigeria's main opposition platform.
Nigeria: Polio Immunisation - WHO Collates Empty Viles for Accountability
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is collating empty viles of polio vaccines used in Dange Shuni Local Government Area of Sokoto State for accountability, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Zayyanu Muazu, WHO Accountability Officer, disclosed this in an interview with NAN on Sunday, hinting that the measure is to ensure proper accountability of vaccines. Mr Muazu explained that this was also to ensure that the viles cover the number of eligible children in the area.
Nigeria: Soldiers Kill Two Boko Haram Commanders - Official
The Nigeria Army on Sunday said its troops had killed two Boko Haram commanders and reclaimed some communities in the ongoing clearance operations in Borno. The army, on its twitter handle, said that the commanders identified as Abu Rajal and Tuja Sa'inna Banki, were killed in the operation. "Recall that troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, Chibok and 28 Task Force Brigade, Damboa, embarked on Joint Clearance Operations from Gumsuri to Gambori in Borno on Nov.
Nigeria: Why Osun Governorship Tribunal Was Moved to Abuja - Appeal Court
By Alfred Olufemi The Court of Appeal has explained why it relocated the Osun State governorship election petition tribunal from Osogbo, the state capital, to Abuja. The tribunal was set up to hear cases arising from the September 22 and 27 governorship polls in the state which returned Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Nigeria: Why I Didn't Pay My Taxes Directly to Nigeria - Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama
By Samuel Ogundipe Geoffrey Onyeama, Nigeria's foreign minister, has clarified to PREMIUM TIMES why he did not directly pay his income taxes to Nigerian coffers. Mr Onyeama was an executive at the United Nation's World Intellectual Properties Organisation (WIPO) prior to his appointment as minister by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015.
Nigeria: Miners Complain of Arbitrary Charges By State Govts
The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has advised the federal government to call some state governors to order, over excessive fees leveled on miners. Sani Shehu, the president of the association, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Mr Shehu said that some state governments had formed the habit of tasking miners to pay royalty, fees and obstructing mining activities, among others.
Nigeria: Google Celebrates Christy Essien-Igbokwe's 58th Posthumous Birthday
By George Ogala Google on Sunday celebrated late Nigerian singer, Christy Uduak Essien-Igbokwe, on her 58th posthumous birthday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a Google Doodle is a special, temporary alteration of the logo on Google's homepages that commemorates holidays, events, achievements and people.
Nigeria: EFCC Confirms Moves to Extradite Diezani Alison-Madueke
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that the process for extraditing former Minister of Petroleum, Deziani Alison-Madueke, from the United Kingdom has begun. The acting spokesman of the commission, Tony Orilade, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. There have been calls from different quarters for the extradition of the former minister over several allegations of impropriety against her.
Nigeria: Graves of Scores of 'Previously Unknown' Nigerian Soldiers Found in Myanmar
By Nicholas Ibekwe There could be up to 650 unidentified Nigerian soldiers who died and were buried in Burma (Now called Myanmar) during and after Second World War. If confirmed to be true, the number is more than 10 times number of dead soldiers officially recorded by the Nigerian government as buried in the Asian country.
Nigeria: Special Report - Inside the Apprehensive World of Nigerian Sex Workers in Ghana
By Kemi Busari The night is cool and so is the countenance of Rose at the prospect of attending to her first customer for the day. Business started for her about two hours ago, but on a drab motion that has characterised recent days. Rose, 23, is a stunning beauty with attractive physique that easily endears her to males.
Nigeria: How Togolese Cook Killed His Nigerian Employer - Police
The Lagos State Police Command has revealed how a Togolese cook, Sunday Adefonou, allegedly stabbed his boss to death at his Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos residence. The suspect, who stabbed Opeyemi Bademosi on the chest three times on October 31 and escaped with valuables, was tracked to Ondo where he was arrested on November 2.
Nigeria: Senate Committee Frowns At Delay in Apapa Trailer Park Project
The Senate Committee on Works on Sunday expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work on the ongoing shoreline protection of the Apapa trailer park project in Lagos. The committee, led by its chairman, Kabiru Gaya, raised the concern during an inspection tour of projects in Lagos as part of its oversight function. Mr Gaya directed the contractor to construct more toilets, restaurants, clinic, and other facilities needed in the park.
Nigeria: Why We're Yet to Operate Some International Routes - Air Peace
Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, says it has capacity to operate its designated foreign routes but is being frustrated by international aero politics. The Chief Operating Officer of Air Peace, Oluwatoyin Olajide, said this on Sunday in Lagos while reacting to criticism that the airline lacked capacity to begin operations on the designated foreign routes.
Nigeria: Buhari Urges World Leaders to Impose Stringent Actions On Illicit Financial Flows
President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in Paris, France, called for stringent actions against perpetrators of illicit financial flows, including crackdown on safe heavens. The Nigerian President warned that continuous impunity will encourage more pilfering of countries' resources to the detriment of poor and vulnerable populace.
Nigeria: Why Airport Security Searched Atiku - Aviation Minister
By Kunle Sanni The aviation minister has explained the decision of airport officials to search the travel bag of former vice president Atiku Abubakar. Mr Abubakar, who arrived Nigeria on Sunday, mentioned on Twitter that he was searched by airport officials. "I arrived to Abuja this morning to a search by agents of the state, aimed at intimidating me and my staff," Mr Abubakar said on his Twitter handle shortly before 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
After State Capture, Is It Decline or Growth for South Africa?
Local and international businesses have come to the inaugural South African Investment Conference bearing gifts in the form of investment commitments to the tune of R134 billion. Read more » South Africa has been riveted by the damning evidence given by senior public officials who served in the Zuma administration to the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into state capture.
Kenya: Return Illegal Firearms Within Seven Days, Sonko Urges Criminal Gangs
By Correspondent Nairobi — Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Saturday urged criminal gangs to return illegal firearms within seven days. Sonko said those who will return the illegally acquired guns will be given amnesty, offered protection and job opportunities. Speaking when he attended the fundraiser of Harrison Karanja, who is recuperating from several gunshot wounds, Sonko said young people must not engage in criminal activities. Karanja was shot and wounded by unknown gun men in Kayole.
Kenya: DP Ruto Urges Leaders to Discard Politics of Division
By DPPs Kisii — Deputy President William Ruto has asked leaders to discard politics of division and focus on issues that would transform Kenya. He said perpetual party politics had for a long time derailed the development of Kenya. "We have agreed with all leaders from Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka, Musalia Mudavadi to Moses Wetangula. We are going to work together in transforming Kenya," said Ruto.
Nigeria: ASUU, Strike and Future of Education
opinion When will the Federal Government honour its own agreement with the academic staff of public universities in Nigeria? When will the academic staff too think out of the box called industrial action that has literally paralysed academic activities in Nigeria? When will governments at all levels pay attention to robust investment in education in the country beyond meretricious declaration of emergency on education?
Zimbabwe Eye Rare Series Win Away From Home Against Unsettled Bangladesh
After a historic win in Sylhet, Zimbabwe would be eyeing a rare series win as they clash with hosts Bangladesh in the second and final Test at Dhaka from Sunday, November 11th. Zimbabwe last won a Test series (they beat Bangladesh in a one-off Test at home in 2011) 14 years ago in 2004. Back then, they had beaten Bangladesh 1-0 in a two-Test series at home. Their last away series win also came against the same opposition - a 1-0 win in 2001.
Nigeria: Supreme Court Judgment, Game-Changer for Oil-Producing States
By Chineme Okafor Recently, a seven-man panel of the Supreme Court which included the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, unanimously ruled and ordered the federal government to, adjust its share of proceeds from the sale of crude oil whenever the price exceeds $20 per barrel. Chineme Okafor weighs the implications of the judgment.
Cameroon: Will Missionary's Death Be a Tipping Point for US Position on Cameroon Crisis?
Blog By Jonathan Gass Washington, DC — Charles Trumann Wesco, an American missionary from Indiana who moved to the Republic of Cameroon with his wife and eight children just two weeks ago, was killed on October 30 after being caught in cross-fire between Cameroonian security forces and separatist fighters. Wesco and his family were living in the suburbs of Bamenda, a large city in Cameroon’s Northwest Region that has been at the center of the country’s Anglophone crisis over the last two years.
Nigeria: Shake Up in Nigerian Army - General Leading Boko Haram War, 102 Others Redeployed
The Nigerian Army has redeployed 103 of its senior officers, including the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole and some General Officers Commanding to inject new hands into its ongoing operations. According to a statement by Texas Chukwu, a brigadier general, the army spokesman, on Saturday, the exercise was also carried out to actualise the vision of the Chief of Army Staff to have a professionally responsive Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional roles.
Nigeria: An Evening With Amaju Pinnick
By Segun Odegbami Last Thursday night, Amaju Pinnick was an initial reluctant guest on The Sports Parliament, a weekly television show that I anchor on NTA alongside sports gurus drawn from a pool of 18 members that constitute the parliament. By the time the programme ended at midnight, he had become a happier man.
Nigeria: Adetsav Family Bloodbath - One Week After, Neighbours Desert Homes
By Hope Abah Emmanuel Makurdi — Neighbours have fled from the compound where Rachael Adetsav is alleged to have killed her husband, their three children and then herself in Makurdi High Level, Benue. Two padlocks now pin the compound shut; it is now a spectacle. the incident occurred on Friday November 2 in the couple's rented one-bedroom apartment, opposite NKST Church on Vandekiya Street in High Level. But, the dust raised as a result of the incident has not settled.
Nigeria: Buhari Campaign Director Takes Plateau APC to Court
The National Director (Mobilisation), of the Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO) Mr Johnson Podar, has taken the Plateau chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to court over alleged injustice during the party state congress. In the case filed at the State High Court, Bukuru, Podar is seeking the nullification of the state congress that brought the current state executive council into office on the grounds that the said congress was not conducted according to APC's stipulated guidelines.
Nigeria: AGN Honours Nollywood Veterans
The Veteran Nite organised by the Actors Guild of Nigerian (AGN), Lagos State Chapter, recorded impressive attendance as the auditorium was filled with thespians, conflagration of stars, newbies and some of the current and past leaders of the guild, both at national and state level. The event which took place on Tuesday, October 20, at Lekki Beach Central Hotels, saw some Nollywood legends like Keppy Ekpenyong, Tony Akposhere, Tari West, Emeka Duru and host of others in attendance.
Nigeria: Super Eagles Who Promised Much but Offered Little
By David Ngobua Anytime names like Late Stephen Keshi, Late Rashidi Yekini, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi, Sunday Oliseh, Kanu Nwankwo, Uche Okechukwu, Peter Rufai, Finidi George, Garba Lawal, Tijani Babangida, Osaze Odemwingie, Jospeh Yobo, John Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Vincent Enyeama, Emmanuel Emenike, Efe Ambrose, and a host of others are mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is their individual and collective contributions to the success of the Super Eagles in their time.
Nigeria: Driving Whilst Disengaged
opinion By Vumile Msweli Many employees drive their careers whilst disengaged. Walking into work to do the bare minimum, keep their head down, collect their salary and exhale in gratitude when the weekend arrives, sigh in despair when it ends and Monday rears her ugly head. Then they repeat the cycle all over again. These symptoms are a clear indication of disengagement. Recent studies show that 68 per cent of employees are disengaged at work.
Nigeria: Okorocha Denies Blaming APC Government for Nigerians' Woes
By Charles Ogugbuaja Owerri — Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has denied making any comment anywhere, where he blamed the All Progressives Congress led government for putting Nigerians in suffering. An online report, with the headline, 'APC Responsible for what Nigerians are going through- Okorocha,' credited to Okorocha, had been trending for days.
Nigeria: Yuguda - Why I Left GPN for APC
interview By Mahmud Jega Former Bauchi State governor Malam Isa Yuguda recently left Green Party of Nigeria [GPN] for APC. Here, he explains his reasons and his remaining mission in politics. You recently left Green Party of Nigeria [GPN] for the All Progressives Congress, APC. Why this move? The time had come to make the move. It was God's time, which is always the best.
Nigeria: Shock, Déjà Vu, and Justice for Gen. Alkali
opinion By Lami Sadiq Jos — I was in Saudi Arabia observing the Hajj exercise when I first read about the disappearance of Major-General Idris Alkali (rtd) somewhere in Plateau State. My first thought was that he may have been abducted by kidnappers along the Abuja-Jos highway.
Nigeria: Prince Charles' Symbolic Violence Against Nigerian Monarchs
opinion By Farooq Kperogi Prince Charles' invitation to storied Nigerian monarchs to visit him in Abuja during his Nigerian visit is a classic instantiation of what French theorist Pierre Bourdieu has called symbolic violence. Charles is only a prince, but he artfully deployed his symbolic capital as heir apparent to the British throne to derogate Nigerian monarchs who are his mother's notional equivalents.
Nigeria: Should Money Dictate Love in Marriage?
By Amina Alhassan Most relationships these days are based on monetary gains and both sexes are guilty of it. We have seen women who say when the money is no more there; they lose interest, likewise men whose wives are the breadwinners. Once she stops bringing the money, everything changes in the house. A lady who prefers to remain anonymous shared her story. "I thought I used to have a problem but I see that most ladies also do it.
Nigeria: Southern Kaduna Indigenes Urge Calm, Peace As Slain Monarch Is Buried Today
By Saxone Akhaine Kaduna — The people of Southern Kaduna have sued for peace in Kaduna State as the traditional ruler of Agom Adara, Maiwada Galadima, who was kidnapped and killed a fortnight ago, is buried today. Besides, the state Police Command reminded residents of the ban on protest and public procession, urging them to go about their normal and lawful duties.
Nigeria: Plateau Adopts New Strategy for Tourism Development
By Y Chuks Nwanne Apart from Cross Rivers State, which has successfully launched itself into the league of top tourism destinations in Africa with the yearly Carnival Calabar, if there's any other state in Nigeria that has what it takes to play big in the sector, then it is Plateau State. With its strategic location and natural endowments, tourism remains a low hanging fruit for the state, especially in Jos, the state capital.
Nigeria: Court Okays Suit for Trial of Fani-Kayode, Abaribe Over Nnamdi Kanu
A former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe and others are to be prosecuted over an alleged involvement in how Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), escaped from the country. A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday gave permission for the commencement of a suit seeking to compel the State Security Service (SSS) and the Nigeria Police to investigate and prosecute them.
Nigeria: Who Should Manage Family Finances?
By Eseohe Ebhota-Akoma & Bamas Victoria Many homes face financial difficulties when it comes to management of family finances. Whether you are dating or married, addressing the issue of money can be hard. Money can be a dicey issue for many couples - agreeing on a household budget will inevitably present its challenges if you and your partner have different spending priorities. Conflicts over money are one of the leading causes of frictions in relationships and divorces for married couples.
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