Tag: government
‘So long as we continue to respect corrupt people, I cry for Nigeria’ – Jibrin
Embattled former chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmummin Jibrin, on Thursday, said that the Nigerians have a culture ...
Opinion: Nigeria needs a change of both attitude and leadership
by Babajide Ajidagba Nigeria’s problems have been extensively analysed over the years by a plethora of intelligent people. In fact, lack ...
According to Emefiele, this is why CBN sold forex to Hajj pilgrims at N197
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday, said that foreign exchange sold to 2016 hajj ...
#YNaijaTwitterInterview: ‘I don’t get my hands dirty because of my calling’ | PDP’s Ize-Iyamu goes all out
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming Edo state gubernatorial election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu spoke to YNaija in an intense ...
EFCC ‘investigates Akpabio over N108bn loot’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun investigations into the allegations that former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, now ...
U.S says these 20 Nigerian states are not safe to visit
The United States Department of State has issued a new travel warning to its citizens against travelling to some parts ...
‘Blame Jonathan’s government for today’s suffering’ – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has declared that even though it pays no good to rue “missed ...
Opinion: The Ironsi tragedy and the limitations of tribalism
by Dele Awogbeoba As July 29 2016 as come and gone, one remembers the sad events of 50 years ago. ...
The all too messy Apapa roads in 13 pictures
The state of the ever-busy Apapa road in Lagos state is certainly a cause for worry. Over the years, the ...
How Nenadi Usman ‘shared Diezani’s N23 billion’ to North-eastern states
Embattled former Minister of Finance and Director of Finance to the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign, Nenadi Usman, has disclosed ...
Opinion: The ideology of the average Nigerian politician
by Chibueze Ebii I visited Europe recently, Berlin to be precise. It was a lovely city, organized, well planned. I have ...
Labour finally calls off strike in Oyo, workers to receive January salary
The Oyo state labour union has called off its seven-week strike following the decision of the Oyo state government to ...
Kaduna state releases 2016 proposed LGAs budget
Kaduna State Government has released the proposed budgets of all its 23 Local Government Areas, raising the bar of transparency ...
#DisabilityBill: Odds against persons with disability in Nigeria
by Cynthia Ferdinand Disability is a physical or mental impairment that is perceived to limit one or more major life ...
‘Technically, Nigeria is in recession’ – FG confirms
The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has confirmed that the Nigerian economy is in recession. Speaking with Senators on the ...
Opinion: Amaechi and Rivers resources – Separating facts from propaganda
By Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, Preamble I have read and watched on several platforms the ceaseless accusation and damaging allegations ...
Opinion: In memory of Nigeria’s future
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE “The future comes slowly, the present flies and the past stands still forever.” – Johann Friedrich Von Schiller. ...
Reuben Abati: Nigerians and the failed coup in Turkey
By Reuben Abati Turkey is about five hours away from Nigeria by air, about 2, 634 miles from here, but the ...
Opinion: President Buhari’s dwindling popularity
by @NGRWailers According to the Twitter poll conducted by the Nigerian Wailing Wailers via its Twitter Handle @NGRWailers , its ...
Does the government have the solution to this murderous herdsmen menace?
Over the weekend, suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked Gwari village in Niger state leaving at least 4 people dead and several ...
Jude Ndukwe: Governor Shettima’s and the shameful IDP situation in Borno
The IDPs have been languishing from hunger and dying in droves while Nigerians out there have been made to believe ...
PENGASSAN begins strike action
Following days of threats, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), on Thursday, announced that it has ...
Fuel scarcity looms as PENGASSAN insists on strike action
Despite a proposed meeting with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, and the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, ...
Thousands of people enter Lagos daily – Ambode
While it is no news that the most populous coastal city in the Nigeria is Lagos state, the figure quoted ...
Bishop Kukah explains what caused the new Biafra agitation
The recent agitation for Biafra would not have happened if the federal government had taken steps to address the issue ...
Hawker killed by BRT bus while being chased by KAI officials
A hawker was on Wednesday run over by a BRT bus while being chased by officials of Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI). The ...
How I transferred $40m into account of Jonathan’s cousin – Witness
The trial of Azibaola Robert commenced on Tuesday at a Federal High Court in Abuja with the Economic and Financial ...
New militant group vows to blow up oil facilities in Imo state
Days after it attacked an oil facility in Awarra, Ohaji/Egbema, Imo state, a new militant group, Niger Delta Red Squad, ...
Opinion: The Nigerian government and its citizens habit of playing the ostrich
Recent happenings in the Ikorodu area of Lagos state calls for urgent action by all and sundry, this is impunity ...
Opinion: Corruption is actually a spiritual disease of the mind
By Emmanuel Bemigho Jigbale This paper is not to dwell on the purely academic, philosophical, sociological, economic, psychological aspects of the ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy