I am 60 today. I have decided to share my reflections on my journey so far and the lie of the Nigerian state. I could recall aspects of the Civil War years. The then Mid-West region was liberated from the Biafran forces that had overrun it with lightning speed. Engr. Emmanuel Omofuma, my cousin, and…
The Killing of The Naira – Exclusive Feature in the Latest Tell Magazine Edition
From the editor Events move with so much drama and speed in Nigeria that reports at the beginning of the week may not be a defining factor by the time the week is rolling off. Perhaps the constant rests in the areas of insecurity, a coughing economy, and tattered welfare for the citizenry. While producing…
Book Haram Undertakes Another Tragic Attack on Borno State’s Rice Plantation
Another attack by Boko Haram in one of the towns in Borno state has left families and the authorities mourning. The attack, which was carried out last Sunday November 5, left no less than 11 farmers dead. In fact, there are claims, though unconfirmed, that more deaths may have been recorded. Reports also indicates that…
World Press Conference on the Presidential Election Petition Judgement by Atiku Abubakar
Being text of a World Press Conference on the Presidential Election Petition Judgement by Atiku Abubakar, GCON, Waziri Adamawa, former Vice President of Nigeria (1999-2007) and Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 Election, at the PDP Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, 30th October, 2023. Protocol. Gentlemen of the Press. Someone asked…
The US Court Proceedings on Order Directing Discovery from CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY: A National Embarrassment
From Osita Chidoka I speak as a Nigerian. That it took the courageous activism of HE. Abubakar Atiku to force the discovery of information concerning the President of Nigeria is a disgrace to our national institutions. As a nation, we have a full retinue of staff at the Department of the State Security, the National…
NLC Suspends Strike
The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC has suspended the much-advertised industrial action planned to take off throughout the country on Tuesday October 3,2023. A statement released by the NLC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC on Monday night said the action has been suspended for 30 days to enable organised labour to monitor the implementation of…
24-Hour Curfew in Kano Following Yusuf’s Sack
Kano state is on total lockdown, and the security services are on patrol. This follows a 24-hour curfew imposed on the state after the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in a judgement on Wednesday sacked the governor, Kabiru Yusuf of the New Nigeria Political Party, NNPP. The tribunal ruled that ballot papers were neither stamped nor…
Why I am Happy Over Tribunal Victory- Bala Mohammed
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed happiness over his victory. He said though his supporters would expect him to host a big celebration. he is however happy that the distraction caused by the petition instituted by his opponents has been put to rest. He, therefore, implored his opponents to shield their sword and…
The Many Firsts of Akintola Williams
By the time he died on Monday morning Akintola Williams had become synonymous with accounting in Nigeria. There is no way the story of the growth of accounting practice in the country would be told, now or in the future, without a notable mention of him. He was the first Nigerian to qualify as a…
Reflections On My Visits to Earthquake Regions of Turkey
From Dr. Osahon Enabulele I had very emotional moments on Friday, June 23, 2023, and Saturday, June 24, 2023, when I paid visits to Adana and Hatay cities of Turkey, both of which were amongst other cities affected by the devastating earthquake which occurred in Turkey.My visit to Hatay City was particularly revealing as I…
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