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MELE KYARI: THE PREDECESSOR’S SUCCESS SYNDROME (PSS)

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Will Mele Kyari, the former Group CEO of the NNPCL, become an unsung hero? Time will tell. One intriguing aspect of Nigeria is how citizens, in most cases, tend to believe that a previous administration was better than the current one, despite having criticized it at the time. President Bola Tinubu has been praised for assembling a board of experts for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL). However, the President’s authority to remove and appoint members to the NNPCL board remains legally contentious, especially following the Federal High Court’s…

Akeem Owoade Crowned as 46th Alaafin of Oyo

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Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. He succeeds the 45th Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who passed away on April 22, 2022, at the age of 83. The coronation event took place today (Saturday) at Oliveth Baptist High School in Oyo and was graced by dignitaries, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who led the state delegation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was represented at the coronation by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu. Other dignitaries present included the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin;…

Transforming NIMASA: Mobereola’s first year By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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Dayo Mobereola’s first year as Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been marked by transformative changes, strategic reforms and innovative partnerships.   Appointed in March 2024, Mobereola brought his reputation as a technocrat and PhD holder in transport economics to the Nigerian maritime industry. With a decade-long track record of leading the Lagos Metropolitan Transport Authority, a benchmark for urban transport planning and development, he took on the challenge at NIMASA to enhance maritime safety, promote shipping development, and position Nigeria’s blue economy for sustainable…

Nigeria and the part of our past (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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On October 1, 1999, I wrote an article titled ‘The Ethical Imperative of Governance’ in one of Nigeria’s leading national newspapers. In the said article, I advocated for a deep sense of objective right and wrong in society, one that transcended Nigeria’s multicultural identity, as this shared moral foundation was essential for achieving our national objectives. Fast-forward to 2025, nearly three decades later, and the question remains: has anything changed? If so, what exactly has changed, and how do we measure the extent of this transformation? In fairness to posterity,…

NCC moves to regulate unclaimed and unused recharges, invites Stakeholders for review

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has drafted new guidelines to address unutilized and unclaimed recharges in the telecommunications sector.   In a statement, the NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, announced that the draft guidance has been published on the Commission’s website, www.ncc.gov.ng.   “In accordance with Section 57 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Commission will hold a Virtual Stakeholders Forum on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. to review the draft guidance and stakeholder feedback,” Maida stated.   He further invited stakeholders to submit their…

FHA to Revalidate Commercial Approvals on Abuja Estates from April 3

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By Our Reporter.   The Management of Federal Housing Authority FHA, under the leadership of Hon Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo has asked residents of its estates in Abuja to provide approvals and approved documents and building plans for commercial purposes to the office of the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Housing Authority FHA, Abuja forthwith. A Press statement issued by the management and signed by the Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Chigelu on behalf of the authority directed the submission to be carried out at the Authority’s Head office, Julius…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan hails INEC’s decision to reject recall petition, calls it ‘Victory for Democracy’

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The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has celebrated the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to reject the petition seeking her recall from the Senate, describing it as a triumph of democracy over political intimidation.   Reacting to the development, Akpoti-Uduaghan declared that the move to remove her from office had failed because it was built on falsehood and undemocratic principles. She credited her victory to the will of the people and divine intervention.   “On God, it’s victory for the people. One battle down, two more to go,”…

When Are You Going To Get A Proper Job? By Azu Ishiekwene

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He was a young freelance journalist when his father asked him the question. Even if he had lived to see his son syndicated globally by some of the world’s most prestigious newspapers and magazines, I’m not sure he would have retracted it: When will you get a proper job?   Jonathan Power is now 83 and arguably one of Europe’s most widely published columnists. Yet, his father didn’t consider journalism a “proper job.” Instead, he saw it as a mere keyhole through which one views serious professions like engineering or…

THE SILENT TEARS OF OUR CHILDREN: HOW DIVORCE STEALS THEIR JOY By Coach Adebayo Abdullateef (Happy Home)

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Divorce is often a painful and life altering experience, not just for the couple involved but, most importantly, for the innocent hearts caught in between, the children.   These are children who once knew the warmth of a united home, where both parents stood as their first teachers, role models, and protectors. They laughed in the embrace of a family that felt whole, secure, and unshakable. But when that foundation cracks, their world turns upside down.   Suddenly, the voices that once guided them together now speak in conflict or…

Demise of Galadiman Kano , Alhaji Abbas Sanusi Bayero, A Big Loss – Dan’agundi, DG NPC

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By Our Reporter.   Hon Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’agundi the Director General of National Productivity Centre , NPC, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Abdullahi Abbas Sanusi and the resilient citizens of Kano State following the death of Alhaji Abbas Sanusi Bayero (The revered Galadima of Kano).   In a statement released, Dr. Dan’Agundi expressed his profound sorrow, stating that,   “The passing of Alhaji Abbas Sanusi Bayero is a significant loss…