Results Uche Secondus 2000 Tunde Adeniran 230 Raymond Dokpesi 66 Taoheed Adedoja 0 National Secretary Senator Umar Ibrahim Tsauri 1,549 Alhaji Abubakar Mustapha 371 Senator Nenadi Usman …
Why Nigeria Must Change
Those clamouring for restructuring of Nigeria insist it will produce a country where healthy rivalry among regions will promote development, douse the current recrimination between the nationalities and engender peaceful co-existence.[powr-banner-slider id=f615b390_1500277847679] It will not be the same country that President Muhammadu Buhari left over 70 days ago for medical management in London that…
A Celebration Of Excellence
[ctt_author author=”12256″ name=”TELL” template=”2″ link=”bR1my” via=”no” ]TELL, Nigeria’s number one news magazine will on June 17 recognize real excellence in service to humanity in both the public and private sectors.[/ctt_author] Maiden TELL Awards for Excellence identifies drivers of change For the first time in its 26 years of robust investigative journalism, TELL,…
Hope Rises For Niger Delta
[ctt template=”1″ link=”b7yWS” via=”no” ]Federal Government’s new pragmatic strategy in the Niger Delta raises hope for peace and business[/ctt] Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s successful engagement of stakeholders in the Niger Delta was one of the highlights of his 50 days stint as acting president of Nigeria when President Muhammadu Buhari was away on medical vacation. Based on this, Buhari…
Osinbajo Assures Nigerians
Yemi Osinbajo, the acting president has assured Nigerians that the government is doing its best to improve the economy and end recession. He said this in a statement, a day after a nationwide protest, during which Nigerians condemned policy direction of the federal government. Here is the full statement: “WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENGAGEMENT WITH…
Why Buhari Needs Help
President Muhammadu Buhari faces an uphill climb to 2019 with many variables in disarray in his party and the country Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and…
Nigerian Army: New Era of Impunity
The recent arbitrary retirement of 38 officers by the Nigerian Army underscores a return to the old days of alleged nepotism and suppression of perceived enemies of power. Izu Joseph, a defender with the Ibadan-based Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC, returned to his native Okarki, Bayelsa State, for holidays after the 2016 season, hoping…
Niger Delta In A Mess As Ecological Funds fail
Erosion ravages the Niger Delta as ecological fund projects are mired in corruption, politics and betrayal It may be the last act of defiance for 86 years old Ma Offia Akpan Udoh. Relatives, friends, well-wishers and even the chairman of her Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area Council in Akwa Ibom State have pleaded with…
Can Sheriff Save PDP?
The choice of Ali Modu Sheriff as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party has its strong points but can the party overcome the negatives? The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, last week ended its leadership tussle when it chose Ali Modu Sheriff, a former governor of Borno State as its substantive chairman. It was not…