By Gbenga Adebambo “We are a democracy, and we get the leaders we deserve because we elect them”- Blase J. Cupich One of France greatest minds and philosophers, Joseph de Maistre(1753 – 1821) once said, “Every nation gets the government it deserves”. In a democratic system, it is pointless complaining
Month: June 2018
N’Assembly tolerating executive intimidation in nation’s interest – Umeh
The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Victor Umeh, advocates immunity for heads of the legislature, among other issues, in this interview with TONY OKAFOR What is your impression of the rift between the Presidency and the National Assembly? I think what is going on now between the Presidency and National Assembly is very unfortunate. […] …
Oshiomhole and task of managing APC crisis
JOHN ALECHENU takes a cursory look at the task ahead of the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown –William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, 1597 A former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, was returned unopposed as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress […] …
Spain on track despite upheaval, says Azpilicueta
Cesar Azpilicueta is convinced Spain have what it takes to contend for the World Cup title despite a shaky start and the dismissal of coach Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the tournament. The 2010 world champions qualified for the last 16 as winners of Group B ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, and face hosts […] …
Ghost workers: FG stops consultants, others on payroll
Ifeanyi Onuba The Federal Government has issued a warning to chief executives of all its Ministries, Departments and Agencies against inflating their personnel budgets for the 2019 fiscal period. The move is part of measures aimed at checking the menace of ‘ghost’ workers as well as reducing the wage bill. The warning is contained in […] …
Effurun-Otor monarch visits Tuomo kingdom
History was made last as HRM King Duku 11, the Orovworere (traditional ruler) of Effurun Otor Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area led a cross section of his subjects on a historic visit to Tuomo, headquarters of Tuomo Federated Communities in Burutu Local Government Area.
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Court will determine my next move in APC – Marafa
The lawmaker representing Zamfara Central Senatorial District, Senator Kabiru Marafa, in this interview with LEKE BAIYEWU talks about the crisis in the All Progressives Congress in Zamfara State and his grouse with Governor Abdulaziz Yari Members of your APC faction in Zamfara State were at the Eagle Square, Abuja, venue of the party’s national convention […] …
Buhari shouldn’t have signed 2018 budget — BudgIT CEO, Onigbinde
The co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, BudgIT, Seun Onigbinde, in this interview with TOBI AWORINDE, says Nigerians expect harmony between the National Assembly and the executive to deliver exceptional results in the execution of the 2018 budget What are your thoughts on the 2018 budget? A budget that precedes an election period will definitely be […] …
NIMC partners Kaduna on residency card
Ozioma Ubabukoh The National Identity Management Commission says it is working with the Kaduna State Government on the residency card registration. The programme was launched by Governor Nasir el-Rufai and the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, NIMC, Aliyu Aziz, at the Rigasa area of the state on Thursday. While delivering his welcome address at the event, Aziz […] …
Nigeria seen among big spenders on pipelines by 2022
‘Femi Asu Nigeria, Canada and China will be significant spenders on planned pipelines by 2022, considerably expanding their pipeline network, a new report has stated. GlobalData, a data and analytics company, said the United States and Russia would dominate global capital expenditure on planned major, trunk crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas pipelines during […] …