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Articles by Jacob Edi
Beyond the Click: Building the African Newsroom for the Long Term, By Max Amuchie
The Sunday Stew with Max Amuchie The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has come of age as a leading association of professional journalists who have embraced online publishing in Nigeria. From October 6 to 9, members from different parts of the country converged on Lagos for what turned out to be a memorable 10th Annual Conference.
Power Rotation: The Expediency and Imperatives for Kogi State, By Jacob EDI
Power, its business and mechanics, is no tea party; neither is it for the faint-hearted. The politics of power is rarely just about the acquisition of public office. Even the framers of democracy could hardly have imagined that its operation would be entirely without encumbrances.
Igbokoda’s Dark Hour and the Luminous Resolve of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, By Steve Otaloro
The catastrophic plunge of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft into the unforgiving swamps of Igbokoda, in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, stands as one of the most heartrending calamities to have befallen the state in contemporary memory.
Woman Arrested For Attempting To Smuggle Alcohol To Inmate In Ogun Prison
Vendors can use your data to provide services. Declining a vendor can stop them from using the data you shared. Exponential Interactive, Inc d/b/a VDX.tv Cookie duration: 90 (days). Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices more Cookie duration resets each session. View details | Storage details | Privacy policy Index Exchange Inc. Cookie duration: 365 (days).
Ododo and the Audacity of Tomorrow, By Jacob EDI
There are governments that merely occupy time, and there are governments that attempt to bend time towards a destination. The distinction is subtle, but profound. One manages the present, putting out fires as they arise, patching holes and hoping the next day will be kinder. The other looks beyond immediate turbulence and asks the more difficult question: what should this place become, and what must we begin doing today to fit into the inevitable tomorrow?
SERAP Gives CBN Seven Days To Account For $6.23m Election Funds, N1.63trn Other Public Funds
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, seven days to account for $6.23 million allegedly diverted election funds and over N1.63 trillion in other public funds, or face legal action. The allegations are contained in Volume II of the Auditor-General of the Federation’s 2023 Annual Report, published on August 7, 2026, covering the period January to December 2023.
Ododo and the audacity of tomorrow
There are governments that merely occupy time, and there are governments that attempt to bend time towards a destination. The distinction is subtle, but profound. One manages the present, putting out fires as they arise, patching holes and hoping the next day will be kinder. The other looks beyond immediate turbulence and asks the more difficult question: what should this place become, and what must we begin doing today to fit into the inevitable tomorrow?
The Iranian, Israeli, and American conundrum, By Jacob Edi
For Washington, the challenge is balancing aggression and restraint. It is caught in a vortex; to continue attacks on Iran can escalate the war and not to continue can bruise the ego of Donald Trump, then the US... All facts considered therefore, diplomacy remains the slimmest lifeline for the triumvirate...
HT Syndication: El-Rufai and the burden of proof, By Jacob Edi
Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has re-emerged on the national stage with his familiar intensity, and in a recent interview on Arise Television, the former Governor of Kaduna State made assertions of such gravity that they transcend partisan banter. He alleged that the telephone of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, was intercepted and that he listened to conversations purportedly discussing plans to arrest or abduct him upon his return to Nigeria.
El-Rufai and the Burden of Proof, By Jacob Edi
El-Rufai and the Burden of Proof, By Jacob Edi
Dangote: Of Patriotism and Vendetta, By Jacob Edi
Dangote: Of Patriotism and Vendetta, By Jacob Edi
The spade has a name, By JACOB EDI — National Accord Newspaper %
Yes, Christians have the right to cry genocide. Every right, in fact. In all honesty, if the killings in Plateau, Benue, Owo, Yelwata and countless other communities dropping food, ammunition been the principal victims, were executed by a Christian militia against Muslims, would we still be searching for a name to call it? No. It would have been declared genocide before the first press conference ended. The hypocrisy is galling. Let’s stop pretending.
Zoning of Presidency to South: Ohanaeze hails APC; Condemns Atiku’s position
Professor (Ambassador) Obiozor, Ohanaeze President General Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has hailed the All Progressives Congress (APC) for zoning its presidential ticket to the South of Nigeria and is challenging other political parties to follow the example of the ruling party.
Ukrainian leader pleads for help as Russian troops advance on Kyiv
Home / Lead Story / Ukrainian leader pleads for help as Russian troops advance on Kyiv admin 1 min ago Lead Story, Local, News, Security Report, World 0 Views Volodymyr Zelenskiy, President of Ukraine Heartbreaking photos of Russia-Ukraine War Russian tanks advancing Kyiv, Feb. 25, 2022 (Reuters/NAN) Volodymyr Zelenskiy has pleaded with the international community to do more as sanctions announced so far are not enough.
Ukraine closes all ports, airspace - Presidential office; Germany, France defend EU sanctions package on Russia as Japanese coys suspend operation in Ukraine - Global Patriot Newspapers
Moscow, Feb. 25, 2022 (Sputnik/NAN) Ukrainian roads are operating as usual, while all ports and the sky over the country are closed, Mikhail Podolyak, an adviser to the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, said on Friday. “Key roads and main highways were operating as normal. Of course, there are some traffic jams on them in one direction or another, because panic sentiments, unfortunately, they also exist. “As for ports, all ports are closed.
2023: Group drums support for Atiku’s presidential ambition
Home / News / Local / 2023: Group drums support for Atiku’s presidential ambition admin 1 min ago Local, News 0 Views Atiku Abubakar By Mustapha Yauri Zaria (Kaduna State), Feb. 25, 2022 The Young Professionals for Atiku Abubakar, a political pressure group, has urged Nigerians to support former vice-president Atiku Abubakar to actualise his presidential ambition in 2023.
Seplat acquires ExxonMobil’s shallow water assets in Nigeria – official - Global Patriot Newspapers
Home / Business and Economy / Seplat acquires ExxonMobil’s shallow water assets in Nigeria – official admin 1 min ago Business and Economy, Local, News, World 0 Views A.B.C Orjiako By Solomon Asowata Lagos, Feb.
Arsenal stage dramatic late comeback to beat Wolves
admin 1 min ago Local, News, Sports, World 0 Views London, Feb. 25, 2022 (Reuters/NAN) Arsenal staged a dramatic late comeback to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 with Alexander Lacazette’s deflected shot deep in stoppage time. The win at the Emirates Stadium propelled Arsenal to within touching distance of the English Premier League’s (EPL) top-four on Thursday.
Borno, evidence of Nigeria’s resilience – Osinbajo - Global Patriot Newspapers
admin 1 min ago Local, News 0 Views By Chijioke Okoronkwo Maiduguri, Feb. 25, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that Borno, in spite of its challenges, has proved how resilient Nigeria can be. Osinbajo made this submission during a courtesy visit to the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar El-kanemi, on Thursday in Maiduguri.
Ukraine: Biden announces new sanctions on Russia, says Putin ‘chose’ war; Canada cancels $700m in export permits to Russia
Putin Stories by Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 24, 2022 U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday announced new sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, saying that Russian leader Vladimir Putin “chose this war” and his country would bear the consequences. The sanctions target Russian banks, oligarchs and high-tech sectors, Biden said. The United States and its allies will block assets of four large Russian banks, impose export controls and sanction oligarchs.
Kogi in safe hands with Wada
Segun Olulade’s article on Pg. 44 of National Mirror on Tuesday, 3rd November 2015 is drenched in outright lies and half truths. Titled ‘Why Kogi must be rescued’ the work is an undisguised condemnation of Capt. Idris Wada, Governor of Kogi State and his party the People’s Democratic Party, PDP under which he is seeking re-election.. Conversely, and not surprisingly though, Olulade reserved his kind words for candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC and one time governor Alh.
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