Category: Opinion

Imaan’s Stich in Time , Saves Minors, By Abubakar Yusuf

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In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda, spirit of democracy, national development and leadership compassion, the issue of detained minors has been resolved through the unconditional release directed by the government. The Tinubu led administration extended the succour and also ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the arrest and detention of the minors no matter how highly placed of the security agencies involved, an indicator that Mr President was not aware of the activities of the overzealous security agencies who carried out the…

In defence of nepotism By Lasisi Olagunju

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Wahala no dey finish for Nigeria. Because President Bola Tinubu appointed an acting Chief of Army Staff last week, my northern friend sent me a WhatsApp message from Zaria: “It comes as a surprise as Oduduwa takes over the lead agencies of the critical safety sector: Army (military), Police (security), DSS (Intelligence), EFCC (anti-corruption).” My friend was talking fairness. I heard him and remembered the quaint saying about equity and clean hands. So, I replied him: “Can you name those who served in those four positions under Buhari and where…

FEC vs. NEC: What Does Zaccheus Adedeji of FIRS Want? By Yushau A. Shuaib

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The recent submission of four executive bills to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu has sparked intense debate. President Bola Tinubu’s recent submission of four executive tax reform bills to the National Assembly has sparked heated debate. Central to the controversy is Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), whose clarifications on the reforms have yet to clear the air but intensified discussions.   At first glance, the four bills appear to serve distinct purposes: The Nigeria Tax Bill seeks to harmonise various tax laws to…

Let’s Save Our Democracy from this Axis Of Evil, by Hassan Gimba

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Several people, including Nigerian leaders, have said that democracy, as a form of government, has no better alternative. And why not, if democracy is all about a system of government in which the governed freely participate in electing their representatives?   Nigeria has had a go at practising democracy even before its independence from Britain. From independence, we practised it fully for six years, though it was the Westminster system, bequeathed to us by the colonisers. It got its name from the central London area hosting the Parliament of the…

Ayinde Barrister, North and Tinubu’s VAT Bill By Festus Adedayo

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In a gripping but evergreen musical rendition of a Yoruba folklore, late Fuji music lord, Ayinde Barrister, once deployed the canvas of the forest to paint the inequality of the world. In his Fuji New Waves album, he also depicted the acrimonies that follow the sharing of jointly hunted games. What the anecdote tells us is that, if we listen to the unspoken voices of the forest, humanity may find answers to some of its knotty matters. The narrator and about eleven of his friends, had gone on a hunting…

UBEC / NCDMB Strategic Partnership; Moving Basic Education From Blackboard to Smart Board, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

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The efforts of the leadership of two prominent government agencies , the Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC and Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board NCDMB is the desire to move the country from analogue to digital era in line with the global trend, but also to address essentially the scourge of Out of School Children OOSC that was becoming a norm inspite concerted efforts by the commission.   Since Basic Education is the foundation to all levels of Education to be acquired by our pupils and students , the moves…

Do You Know Who I Am? The Honorebu Who Slapped The Law, By Niyi Osundare

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The Honorebu’s first question   Was preceded with a very Honorebu slap   So loud his neighbours thought   It was a thunderclap     “Who are you, wretched driver;   What madness drove you   To disturb my Honorebu leisure   In the middle of an empty day?   In my Honorably acquired mansion   Where, between booze and boast,   I churn out the bills which beget those laws   That have turned Nigeria into a Paradise”   The second slap came with an imperial swagger:   “How…

Yes, Country’s Destiny Defends On How It Treats Its Children! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the mention of the Prophet in the highest company of Angels and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, his family, his Companions and all those who follow him exactly till the Day of Judgement.   Respected brothers and sisters! Having children is one of the greatest blessings you can have. But it can also be a big challenge for you. One is tested in both good and bad. Neglecting the rights of a…

Owa Obokun: Heritage, reality, aspiration (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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The illustrious 42-year reign of Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, the 40th Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, has come to a close. As we bid farewell to this venerable monarch, may his soul rest in peace, freed from worldly burdens! May God comfort the people of Ijesaland and grant them solace during this difficult time! Oba Aromolaran was installed on Saturday, February 20, 1982. His remarkable journey came to a close on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Evidently, his illustrious reign beckons us to contemplate the transience of human existence and the…

COMMENTARY ON INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS, 2024 Theme: Safety of Journalists in Crises and Emergencies By Gbemiga Bamidele

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The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) is a UN recognized international day observed annually on November 2. The day draws attention to the level impunity for crimes against journalists which remains extremely high globally. The 2024 edition of the event marks the 10th anniversary of the first IDEI held in 2014 after the landmark establishment of the day by the UN General Assembly in resolution 68/163. The 2024 edition of the day also commemorates the 20th anniversary of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on…