Category: Opinion

Examining the President’s T-Pain alias By Festus Adedayo

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In Arabian folklore, the genie is a spirit depicted as being imprisoned inside a bottle or oil lamp. No matter how impregnable the walls of its captivity are, the moment it is summoned, the spirit comes out and grants the wishes of the one who invoked it. Trust them for their gift of incredible ingenuity, in the thick of their daily pain, Nigerians trip above their existential woes to summon the genius within them. Their latest invocation is a perfect-fit moniker which they affix to their president’s lapel. To them,…

Forgotten protectors: The need for police pension reform By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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The social contract theory posits that individuals surrender certain rights to the state in exchange for protection and security. Yet, Nigeria’s police pension crisis raises a fundamental question about the reciprocity of this arrangement. Do we truly honour the sacrifices of those who safeguard our communities?   Nigeria’s police pension system is disappointingly inadequate. After 35 years of service, officers reportedly receive meager gratuities: ASP-SP (below N2 million), CSP-AC: (below N3 million), and DCP-CP (below N4 million). Monthly pensions are equally paltry: ASP-SP (N20,000-N35,000), and CSP-DC (N35,000-N60,000). A retired Commissioner…

Is there Justice for Workers in Nigeria? – Olusegun Adeniyi

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The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) held its 2024/2025 Legal Year ceremony yesterday in Abuja. With a retired Justice of Supreme Court, Ejembi Eko as Chairman, I was the guest speaker. Below is a slightly abridged version of my presentation that speaks not only to labour justice and public interest but also the rule of law and the role of Judges in Nigeria.   =======================================================   I consider it an honour and a privilege to stand before this august gathering as you celebrate the 2024/2025 Legal Year. I expect…

Life Of A Journalist After Retirement, By Eric Teniola

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I share some similarities with the celebrant of today, Comrade Jola Ogunlusi. Before 1996, we were both from the old Ondo state. I am from Idanre in Idanre local government of Ondo state, while he is from Esun Ekiti in Ikole local government Area of Ekiti state. Longevity runs in his family. His father died at the age of 131 while his grandmother died at the age of 122. His mother died at the age of 110. He is just 90.   He grew up with his grandmother Princess Oguntuka…

She Don’t Want To Hear Anything About Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) But His Generosity Changed Her! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy Praise be to Allah; we praise Him and seek His help and forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of our own selves and from our evil deeds. Whomsoever Allah guides cannot be led astray, and whomsoever He leaves astray cannot be guided. I bear witness that there is no god except Allah alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. A long time ago there lived an old…

Explainer: Nigeria Tax Bill 2024: A Comprehensive Framework for Taxation By Arabinrin Aderonke

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has moved to revolutionize Nigeria’s tax administration. He has just submitted four groundbreaking tax reform bills to the House of Representatives for approval. The Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 is a turning point in the country’s approach to fiscal policy. As Nigeria’s economy changes, this proposed legislation represents more than just another tax reform. It’s a major revamp of the country’s tax system that fits into President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. The bill promotes a vision for a stronger, more transparent economy, and its success…

Why Do Marriages Fail? ,By Zayd Ibn Isah

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I recently witnessed two divorce cases in court that made me feel sad for the institution of marriage and its present state in today’s world. In the first case, the husband initiated the divorce on the grounds that his wife had called his late mother a witch and accused her of poisoning her. In the second case, the wife filed for divorce, citing instances of domestic violence.   What is peculiar about both of these cases is that, in the first, when the Honourable Justice asked the lawyers whether they…

BREAKING: Gov Ododo approves N72,500 as minimum wage for Kogi workers

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The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved a minimum wage of seventy-two thousand five hundred Naira (N72,500) for civil servants in the state with immediate effect.   Ododo who approved while receiving a report from the Kogi state minimum wage implementation committee headed by the state Head of Service, Elijah Avenemi, said he was more committed to the overall welfare of all cadres of workers in the state.   The Governor also gave tax relief to all the workers in the state for the next year adding…

Why Nigeria deserves UN Security Council permanent seat,By Tunde Rahman

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Nigeria has significantly contributed troops and police officers to the United Nations peacekeeping operations worldwide since 1960. That year, the Nigeria Police deployed the first-ever contingent of individual police officers to the UN Mission in the Congo. Assistant Commissioner of Police Louis Edet led the team at the time. In these operations, Nigeria resolutely committed herself to the onerous task of maintaining world peace and security. Some of the country’s gallant officers paid the supreme price, while many were injured and maimed for life. During the military era, particularly during…

The Power of Media: How Information Shapes National Discourse and Decisions By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon

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In the rapidly evolving digital age, media has cemented its role as a cornerstone in shaping national discourse and influencing decision-making processes. I am discussing the transformative effect of media, including traditional outlets like newspapers and television, and modern platforms such as social media and digital news sources.   Through a focused case study on the role of media during the COVID-19 pandemic, I examine how information dissemination significantly impacted public opinion and policy decisions on both national and international levels.   Media’s role as an informer, influencer, and agenda-setter…