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Okowa’s last budget emphasises skill acquisition, jobs

His administration came on stream in a most inclement economic, political and social weather, both at the national and international levels. The COVID-19 pandemic, plummeting oil prices and serious security challenges were all combined to…

Executive Order 3: Increasing poverty and hunger in Ebonyi

Executive Order 3: Increasing poverty and hunger in Ebonyi

n Nigeria, the powers of the executive arm of government at all tiers are enormous. Consequently, those who wield such powers should weigh the implications of their policies on the lives of ordinary citizens. Ebonyi…

In divorce cases who is entitled to maintenance? (1)

In divorce cases who is entitled to maintenance? (1)

Maintenance is one of the ancillary reliefs available to a party seeking dissolution of marriage or other matrimonial reliefs in Nigeria. By section 69 of the Matrimonial Causes Act, an order for maintenance can be…

Wike’s G5, 2023 and resolution of Nigeria’s tragedy of errors (2)

Wike’s G5, 2023 and resolution of Nigeria’s tragedy of errors (2)

President Obasanjo with his successors under PDP ruled Nigeria for 16 years after which a coalition of opposition parties (APC) led by General Buhari defeated President Jonathan in 2015. APC’s Buhari has ruled for eight…

Journalism practice, ethical dilemma and remedies

Journalism practice, ethical dilemma and remedies

Taiwo Hassan Ethical dilemmas come in different shades. It ranges from editors and journalists slanting a story to cover real issues by giving prominence to a good side of a story without balance, helping the…

Making New Year resolutions amid challenges

Making New Year resolutions amid challenges

The long awaited 2023 has eventually arrived to our delight. Just like an odyssey, the beginning of every year is invariably accompanied with influx of fresh dreams, concepts, anticipations, plans, or what have you. It’s…

Still on Buhari’s five star visit to Kogi

Still on Buhari’s five star visit to Kogi

  Taofik Afonkara It was a fitting reflection of President Muhammadu Buhari’s reputation for talking straight as he arrived Kogi State on Thursday, December 29 that he pointedly told his audience that what Governor Yahaya…

Nigeria needs a new lease of life

Nigeria needs a new lease of life

N igeria is a nation challenged. This is crystal clear. Given the severe reversal in quality of life and development, the present state of our nation is simply no longer sustainable.   Leadership lies at…

Oil Theft: Okowa’s timeless panacea

Oil Theft: Okowa’s timeless panacea

It was virtually a litmus test of leadership and firm grasp of issues bordering on national consequences. Okowa was unequivocally insistent that the solution is within the Niger Delta states.     The issue of…

Abiodun: A beacon of hope for a renewed Ogun

Abiodun: A beacon of hope for a renewed Ogun

How time flies! By the end of December, it was approximately three years and seven months since Governor Dapo Abiodun assumed the mantle of leadership in Ogun State. Coming into office at a troubled time,…