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Nigerian Senators want the death penalty for rapists — but there are two issues with that

The recent rise in reporting of rape by victims is finally getting the attention of the Nigerian Senate. Backdrop: On the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, at least two Senators agreed that the crime of rape should attract a...

Doing Business

Nigerian Customs seized 90 containers of rice in 2017 – now a court has ordered it to pay up

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) and its board have been ordered by a Federal High Court in Abuja to pay N5.5 billion in damages over the unlawful seizure of 90 containers of rice imported by a firm, Maggpiy Trading. What...

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43 days after inauguration – Buhari sends another appointment list to the senate

Just as it was in his first term, the early days of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term is panning out like a reality television show. The president is taking his time to make appointments with the media agog with speculations...

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Government is waking up to the reality that Nigerians should pay more for fuel – why it matters

It appears a consensus is building within the Nigerian government on the issue of petroleum subsidy. Most officials agree that the subsidy regime is unsustainable and they are speaking up now. It is a far cry from their strident opposition...

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Sanwo-Olu declares toll free day at Lekki, Admiralty toll plazas – but it’s not a campaign plot this time

Thursday, July 11th, 2019 would be a toll free day during the morning and evening peak hours at the Lekki and Admiralty toll plazas in Lagos, according to the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Details: Addressing journalists following a tour...

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Adeosun and Buratai now on same rank, but Chief of Army Staff has not been replaced

In what initially appeared to be an army shakeup, the military has come out to debunk reports that Lt. Gen. Yusuf Buratai, the Chief of Army Staff, has been replaced with Lt. Gen. Lamidi O. Adeosun. What really happened: Adeosun,...

Politics

Nine security officials injured in clash with Shiites at national assembly

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police on Tuesday responded to an attempted forceful invasion of the National Assembly complex by violent groups believed to be affiliated to El-Zakzaky’s Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN). Details: According to reports,the group proceeded calmly...

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One key agenda of NNPC’s new GMD will take a miracle to accomplish – why it matters

Mele Kyari, the newly appointed Group Managing Director of the national oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation promised that Nigerian government owned refineries will be fully operational by 2023. He made this known on Monday while setting the agenda for...

Politics

Iran summons Nigeria’s envoy over Zakzaky’s continued illegal detention

Iran has again stepped up awareness about the denial of the fundamental human rights of the embattled Shiite Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, who remains in custody despite court rulings granting him bail. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has reportedly summoned...

Politics

Slapping Sen. Abbo arraigned by police; granted bail for N5m

Senator Elisha Abbo, who represents Adamawa North Senatorial District in the Senate, was granted bail after being arraigned by the police on Monday on allegations of assault. He has been in the eye of the storm, especially on social media,...

Politics

Customs officer who wants to succeed Hameed Ali made to undergo mental examination

An Assistant Superintendent of Customs, Nura Dalhatu, who was yesterday reported to have visited the Customs Comptroller General, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) in his office and asked to take over as directed by the President, is currently undergoing medical and...

Politics

Soyinka wants Abiola’s photo included among those of past presidents

The memory of the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential elections in Nigeria, Moshood Abiola is witnessing a renaissance in death that eluded him for a long time. In the past year, Abiola has received honours and recognition from the...

Politics

As Obaseki moves to probe Oshiomhole – can the chairman give him the Ambode treatment?

Edo governor Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that his government would set up a commission of inquiry to probe some contracts awarded during the administration of his predecessor in office and current national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),...

Politics

FG says Buhari committed to lifting 100m Nigerians out of poverty – why it matters

In President Muhammadu Buhari’s first term, Nigeria got the infamous distinction of becoming the country with the highest number of people living in extreme poverty. Things would be different in this second term if the words of the recently reappointed...

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Still on the Ruga matter and the threats that followed

As at the time of writing this piece, news broke that President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Ruga grazing settlement scheme initiated by his government, ostensibly because it was not consistent with another initiative of his government – the National...

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On Ruga and Fulanisation

I want this on record: I am opposed to the ruga racket. And my misgivings have nothing to do with the conspiracy theories on Islamisation and Fulanisation. I call it a “racket” because that is exactly what it is. I...

Politics

PDP group, Edwin Clark condemn Elumelu’s suspension

The Youths Movement of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South, has in a media release on Sunday, referred to the suspension of Hon. Ndudi Elumelu and six other members of the PDP as illegal. The statement was issued...

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How dreams die so fast in Nigeria

Fellow Nigerians, except for the recklessly optimistic souls, it is so easy to give up on our dear beloved country Nigeria. I will explain why in a jiffy. I do not consider myself a young man at almost 60. Let...

Politics

Elumelu responds to his suspension by the PDP – but what are his options

Hon. Ndidi Elumelu, the factional minority leader of the House of Representatives, who was announced by the Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila on Wednesday, has expressed disappointment over his suspension by the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). Background: The PDP National Working Committee...

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Diezani to forfeit $40m worth of jewelry to FG

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the confiscation of another round of properties belonging to former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke. Backstory: Just two months ago, Allison-Madueke suffered another loss in a Lagos court which ordered the...