ASUU Strike:Lessons from averted train workers strike in USA — Magnus Onyibe

The strike by teachers in our tertiary institutions under the trade name Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has been on since February.  That is in excess of seven months or over half of a year and still counting. And…

Presidency 2023: A contest between three “sinners”? — Magnus Onyibe

The title of this piece is not exactly the terminology used by Adams Oshiomhole, former Labour leader, ex Edo State governor and immediate past chairman of the ruling party at the centre, APC. But he is the one that drew…

The cemetery of corruption called Nigerian history — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu 

There is talk here and there of bringing back History with a capital “H” in the Nigerian school curriculum.  It is cool by me to do a short history course with the ruling party, APC, and President Muhammadu Buhari. Necessary…

You’re breeder of terror groups, IPoB attacks Miyetti Allah

You’re breeder of terror groups, IPoB attacks Miyetti Allah The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, weekend, hit back at the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, claiming the herders’ group is a known architect and breeder of many…

Nigeria will remain one, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari penultimate Tuesday in Abuja urged political leaders to stay focused and uphold the ultimate objective of promoting interest of the country, saying, “We are Nigerians, God willing we remain Nigerians, and Nigeria shall remain one.’’ According to…

President Buhari, how far? — Ehi Braimah

This will be the first time I’m engaging President Muhammadu Buhari directly since he assumed office in 2015 on key national issues. Mr President, I know you love Nigeria as much as I do but how do you want to…

*Buhari meets family members of Abuja-Kaduna train abduction (Guardian)*Effective enforcement: Restore old glory of LASTMA- newly appointed Sanwo-Olu’s SA tasks officers (Vanguard)

Buhari meets family members of Abuja-Kaduna train abduction (Guardian) Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari is meeting with family members of the Abuja-Kaduna train abduction in Abuja. Presidency in a tweet disclosed that Buhari is meeting with people whose relatives were abducted…

Nigeria, going, going…? — Magnus Onyibe

Imagine a man standing at the edge of a cliff and a demon is standing behind him wielding a bazooka firearm menacingly, with the intent to blow the man off the cliff, or simply just give him a kick from…

Presidency frowns at threats by opposition Senators to begin impeachment proceedings against Buhari

The Presidency has frowned at the threats by some opposition members of the Senate to begin impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari over nation’s security challenges. Some Senators from opposition political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the…

*Terrorists release 3 train passengers (DailyTrust)*2 Nigerians killed in nightclub shooting in Canada (Vanguard)

Terrorists release 3 train passengers (DailyTrust) Three passengers of the Kaduna-bound train that was attacked in March have regained freedom. They were freed 24 hours after terrorists released a disturbing video where the victims were seen being flogged. Daily Trust…

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