Nigeria is fiction. The country’s Constitution has been transferred to a new shelf in the library: the shelf containing fictional works. The latter-day patriots of Nigeria can cry all they want against me, but in this instance, I only choose to stand solidly in solidarity with the words that Samuel Johnson uttered on the evening Read More…
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Nigeria at a Crossroads at 63
Challenges, Progress, and President Tinubu’s Mandate Nigeria, since attaining independence in 1960, has embarked on a complex journey marked by triumphs and tribulations. The rich mix of its history is woven with the threads of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and religions. However, within this narrative of nationhood lie formidable challenges that persistently shape its trajectory. President Read More…
Nigeria announces measures to avert strike amidst independence celebrations
In a bid to prevent an impending nationwide strike, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu announced a series of measures on Sunday, coinciding with the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. These measures include a temporary wage increase for government workers, an income subsidy for 15 million impoverished households, and the suspension of a value-added tax on diesel. President Read More…
Independence: We must not give up as a nation — NBA President
Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has admonished fellow compatriots to keep hope alive for a better future. Maikyau made the call in a statement tagged: “Independence day message”, made available to newsmen in Lagos by the NBA National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Habeeb Lawal. Maikyau noted that although the nation was Read More…