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Articles, Columnists, Ekiti, NNP Columnists, Olalekan Waheed Adigun, State News
Sunday, June 7th, 2015

By Olalekan Waheed ADIGUN | NNP | June 7, 2015 – Some days ago, I wrote under the title THE FAYOSE I KNOW, where I chronicled the several dishonourable acts of the Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose. As soon as the article was published, I received an email from a young man, whose address […]
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Arnold Alalibo, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists
Sunday, June 7th, 2015

By Arnold A. Alalibo | NNP | June 7, 2015 – Every man, except the pampered child of fortune, ought to have a vocation in order to earn his livelihood. In traditional Jewish society, acquisition of vocational skills were required. Apostle Paul of the Bible even added tent-making to his vocation while Jesus earned carpentry […]
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Anthony A. Kila, Articles, Columnists, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), NNP Columnists, Presidency
Sunday, June 7th, 2015

By Anthony A. Kila | London, UK | June 7, 2015 – If for any reason in the world, the new Muhammadu Buhari led administration does not probe suspected looters and recover stolen funds for Nigeria we shall have no choice but to conclude that the new President Buhari is an adulterated version of the […]
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Articles, Columnists, Jideofor Adibe, PhD, NNP Columnists
Sunday, June 7th, 2015

By Dr. Jideofor Adibe | London, UK | June 7, 2015 – In my column last week on corruption, I mentioned that I was a discussant on the foreign policy segment of the recent 2-day Policy Dialogue – ‘Implementing Change – from Vision to Reality’ organised by the Directorate of Policy, Research and Strategy of […]
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Articles, Columnists, Election 2015, Elections, NNP Columnists, Raheem Oluwafunminiyi
Sunday, June 7th, 2015

By Raheem Oluwafunminiyi | Ibadan, Nigeria | June 7, 2015 – The 2015 election has come and gone, yet leaves plenty in the mouth to talk about. There is no doubt that the recent national election will continue to be debated by scholars of history, sociologists, political scientists, international relations experts among others for a […]
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Aviation, Headlines
Saturday, June 6th, 2015
Over 120 passengers, including the Director, Muslim Rights Concern, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, on Friday evening escaped death as an Aero Contractors Airline Flight 180 from Lagos to Kaduna developed technical fault mid-air. The aircraft was said to have suddenly lost altitude, 20 minutes after it departed the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, […]
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Legislature, Senate
Friday, June 5th, 2015
The Senate on Wednesday passed the Sexual Offences Bill, 2015 which prescribes life imprisonment for rapists and those who have sexual intercourse with children under 11 years. The passage of the bill followed the report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Chaired by Sen. Umaru Dahiru (APC Sokoto-South). Presenting the report, […]
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General Politics, Lagos, Latest Politics, State News, Top Stories
Friday, June 5th, 2015

JOHN ALECHENU examines the likely shape of the Buhari cabinet and takes a look at individuals being considered to play a part After the euphoria of the May 29 inauguration ceremony, President Muhammadu Buhari and the governing All Progressives Congress are now faced with the task of delivering on promises they made to Nigerians during […]
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General Politics, Headlines, Latest Politics, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency, Top Stories
Friday, June 5th, 2015

There are strong indications that in fulfillment of his campaign promise to reduce the cost of governance, President Muhammadu Buhari may have concluded plans to slash his salary and reduce his personal emoluments. It was learnt that the President expected the Vice-President and other political appointees to take a similar decision. Saturday PUNCH gathered in […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Latest Politics, Presidency, Top Stories
Friday, June 5th, 2015

By Soni Daniel and Favour Nnabugwu, Abuja President Muham-madu Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade appears to have taken off in earnest barely a week after assuming office with a stern warning to ministers not to dabble into approving payments for contractors. The government came boldly yesterday with a clear policy directive asking only the heads of Ministries, […]