Since 1999, Nigeria’s legislature has always been shrouded in secrecy as perceived by members of the general public. Nigeria has also maintained a closed-off status-quo under a one-party system that was characterized by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) remaining in power for sixteen years. However, following the sweeping election victories of the All Progressives Congress (APC) earlier this year, on the 6th of August, the Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki challenged the APC-led Senate Committee on Rules and Business to evolve an e-parliament system. This system will work to foster transparency in the affairs of the Senate and open a…
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I recently read an article written by Modibbo Kawu with the above caption and I was compelled to write a rejoinder because of the inaccuracies it conveyed. Ordinarily, I would not have bothered to write on such triviliaties, however, given the countless and blatant leis perpertuated by Kawu in the aforementioned article, I thought it best to enlighten unsuspecting readers. As it stands, I am not surprised by the tone and intent of the article, because I have known Kawu Modibbo to be a constant negative news peddler in all ramifications. Most importantly, when it comes to Kwara politics, Kawu…
Address for International Youth Day (Wednesday, August 12, 2015) delivered by Olu Onemola at the National Youth Summit, organized by the National Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN), Jabi, Abuja. Before I begin, I would like to recognize the organizers of this event, the National Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN) for bringing us all together, on a day like this. Youth Leadership Summits like this one have become necessary, as we navigate our role in this new political dispensation. Alvin Toffler, one of the foremost futuristic thinkers of our time, once said that the secret message that is being communicated to most young…
Northern Nigeria is an autonomous division within Nigeria, a zone sitting geographically on 719,435 Square Kilometers of land or 79% of Nigeria’s landmass and has around 392 numbers of ethnic groups (North West 54 North Central 123 North East 205) and almost 75 million or 53.6% of Nigeria’s population is no doubt the biggest zone in Nigeria. So far the zone has gone through the thick and tides of time posing a big treat to its optimal capacity and overall survival. Several studies carried out to seek an understanding of the numerous challenges ravaging the zone ranging from high illiteracy…
Ford Motor Company will start assembling its best-selling Ford Ranger pickup truck in Nigeria by the fourth quarter, as it expands in Africa and the Middle East, the US automaker said on Tuesday. The Nigerian assembly plant, in partnership with Ford dealer Coscharis Motors Limited, is the first outside South Africa, where Ford produces the Ranger for 148 markets. “Nigeria is a priority market for us in sub-Saharan Africa,” said Jeff Nemeth, the president and CEO of Ford Motor Company’s business in sub-Saharan Africa. “Depending on how Nigeria develops over time … we are potentially looking at using our Nigerian…
Is it intriguing and negatively amazing how bad news finds its way to the larger audience and general acceptance of a society full of learned, literate and sagaciously sound intellectual individuals like us these days? We have replaced facts with fictions, reality with bull shit and truth with sycophancy. We all will buy lies twice the price of truth and we won’t feel perturbed to an inch. A society where lying and blackmailing is an art one needs to be good at in other to be able to hold and posses any fringe survival pack you possibly might come across.…
Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 definition of democracy as “government of the people by the people for the people” has, remained a foundational framework for governance and a blueprint that every polity strives to exemplify in its core values and sustaining its principles. Devoid of alterations, the concept of open (masses-oriented) democracy has truly elevated several nations successes, as demonstrated by the unprecedented dividends of democracy that their citizens enjoy. On the other hand, in some climes where democracy has been constantly abused for the purpose of perpetrating self-aggrandisement, one cannot help but feel sorry for the citizens in countries where the…
Lagos, Nigeria: Governments around the world are waking up to the need for the regulation of e-commerce within their countries. The Nigerian government is not left behind as the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) last month disclosed plans to set up a comprehensive framework that would regulate the conduct of electronic commerce transactions in the country. What will such regulations mean for the prospects of e-commerce in an emerging economy like Nigeria? Addressing the issue, Head of PR and Offline Marketing of Kaymu Nigeria, Tomiwa Oladele said, ‘’the decision to regulate the sector is very timely. The safety of online transactions cannot…
There are lots of lessons to learn, inspiring stories to capture and motivational moves to emulate. This is of those stories that flies around on social media which portrays a good lesson. It is a MUST READ… The Last Wishes of Alexander The Great. Read, enjoy and share the lesson! On his death bed, Alexander summoned his army generals and told them his three ultimate wishes: #1. The best doctors should carry his coffin… #2. The wealth he has accumulated (money, gold, precious stones) should be scattered along the procession to the cemetery… #3. His hands should be let loose, so…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has banned US$ Domiciliary Accounts in Nigeria in a bid to renew vigilance to prohibit illicit financial flows in Nigeria’s Banking System. With the new law, the following conditions are in place: 1. BTA is reduced from $10,000 to US$5000 for personal trip, $4000 for business trip with provision of visa and passport for proof before CBN will approve such BTA in US$ cash. 2. Till further notice, Bureau De Change is dead in Nigeria! Nobody goes around looking for US dollars again? For what? 3.The ban was intentional to hit those politicians with…
Isn’t this honourable in your sight? A Nigerian Mathematics and Geography Teacher was humbled in his first ever flight to the US after decades of determination and persistence! This is a touching story copied from the Facebook wall of the flight attendant, Michael Ray Huerta. Read the full story below and share your comment! I’d like to share with you the most meaningful experience I’ve had in my 2+ years of flying. While boarding our flight from Nigeria last night, the man you see in this picture was seated in an aisle seat. As I walked by him, he waived me down…
The former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), former Governor of Kano State Rabiu Kwankwaso, President-elect of the African Development Bank Akinwunmi Adesina are among others inducted into 2015 Hall of Grace (HOG). Hall of Grace is an internationally acclaimed body which identifies and celebrates top-notch Nigerians who have shown proven track record in pioneering works and excellent innovations in government, business and other fields of endeavour. Join me in congratulating them for their attainment of this year Hall of Grace (HOG) Awards!
Shocking! Nigeria Police Arrested Hoodlums That Specialize In Hijacking Lorries With Goods in Enugu State. Kudos to the Nigeria Police on this arrest. We hope the trends of apprehending the criminals in the state and Nigeria as whole continue with success. The Enugu state command of the Nigeria police through its operatives of the special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS)Enugu have nabbed a five-man gang of hoodlums that specialized on hijacking of lorries along Expressway together with the goods loaded in the said lorry and take it to where they now sell those goods and thereafter sell the lorry parts by parts.…
It is disheartening and disturbing to be hearing news like this. What could have led her to this? A nurse for that matter! Could she be a professional nurse or quack? Read the full release below and share your comment! The Police detectives attached to Ewekoro Division of Ogun State Police command on Friday 07/08/15 arrested one Adebola Titilayo,f, a nurse and owner of a private “hospital” in Arogun Village, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State for stealing a new baby boy after taking his delivery. The nurse, who took the delivery of the baby in the hospital on 13th…
The battle for the restoration of this country started with series of events dating back to the days of President Jonathan, it was actually during his time that we got more enlightened about the rate of decay in our dare country. It got so bad that there were allegations of missing government funds to the tune of $20 billon, $15 million and other huge sums in Naira as well. These series of events actually initiated the CHANGE agenda. last administration saw a lot of politicking, propaganda, backbiting and negative campaign melted to many high profile individuals who are in the…
In an article published in the Vanguard Newspapers, and several online outlets on the 6thof August, 2015, entitled “Bukola Saraki Visited Maiduguri For Selfish Political Reasons” by Ishaq Madibbo Kawu, the writer has an erroneous take on the Dr. Saraki’s Monday, August 3rd, 2015 visit to the North East, which not only reduces the efficacy of the article, but basically generates unnecessary controversy – where none existed before. The visit paid by a delegation of the 8th Senate to the camp of Internally Displaced People (IDP) in Maiduguri and Adamawa as a display of nationalism, was borne out of the desire to experience,…
Unarguably, prior to March 28, 2015 Presidential election, Nigeria was at the brim of collapsing owing to series of financial and political atrocities committed and incited respectively by the last administration in the country. Those sad experiences by Nigerians which still longer till now, therefore were responsible for the voluntary accepted of APC and wholly sweeping of PDP across the country. Conversely, the June 9 emergence of Senator Bukola Saraki as the President of the Senate and Chairman of 8th National Assembly still remains a nightmare to many Nigerians who believe the unopposed emergence was brought about by uncourteous means…
Before the emergence of Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki as the President of the 8th National Assembly it was a strict contest between Senator Bukola Saraki and Senator Ahmad Lawan, a Senator representing Yobe North Federal Constituency of Yobe State. The election was conducted on the floor of senate on June 9, 2015 and Senator Bukola Saraki emerged as the Senate president of the 8th Assembly. At this dire time, Nigeria needs a National Assembly that is capable of making laws that will change our old ways of governance. Our new leaders in the National Assembly are expected to make laws that will reinvent good…
Since Nigeria got her independence in 1960, we have witnessed eras and reigns of different political titans and military dictators who have helped forge the Nigeria that we see today. The Nigeria that we see today, has been the effort of the many successes and failures of our leaders – dead or alive. We have witnessed military coups before the stability of our democracy in 1999, when Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar handed over to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. This handover laid the foundation of a new democratic system of government which is why we have been able to sustain our democracy till…
Amidst all political bumps that posed formidable antagonism against the emergence of Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki as the Senate President of the 8th National Assembly, it would be recalled that agitation for competency and a value driven leadership remained the yearning of the Nigerian masses. Obviously, this as the yardstick that brought about Saraki’s victory on June 9, 2015, cannot be said unconnected to the political sagacity he had expended in the time past as a former governor and experienced senator who is internationally known for brilliancy and true representation. Besides, his activities in 7th Assembly as he stood above…