Democracy And Underdevelopment In Nigeria: A Brief Analysis
Historically, several reasons have been adduced for the inability of the Nigerian version of democracy to engender development in the Country. While Western democracy fostered development, Nigerian democracy imposed underdevelopment. Consequently, this analysis deploys the Theory of the Post-Colonial State to explain how clientelist relations between the Nigerian petit-bourgeoisie and the metropolitan ruling class impacted […]
Real Reason We Deported Nigerians – Saudi Arabian Govt
The Government of Saudi Arabia has finally released a statement explaining the deportation of Nigerians from the Saudi Kingdom, which has sparked outrage among many Nigerians. Africa Today News, New York had earlier reported that no fewer than 264 passengers were notified that their visa had been cancelled when they landed at the King Abdulaziz […]
Anyanwu, PDP National Secretary Ousted By Court
Senator Samuel Anyanwu has been ousted from his role as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by the Federal Capital Territory High Court. In the ruling delivered by Justice M. M. Adamu, the court ordered Senator Anyanwu, the PDP candidate in the recent Imo State governorship election, to desist from identifying himself […]
Man Utd’s CEO Arnold To Exit As Club Eyes Potential Sale
Manchester United‘s chief executive, Richard Arnold, is resigning from his position, according to an announcement from the club on Wednesday. This move coincides with British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe nearing the acquisition of a minority stake. Arnold, aged 52, has been an integral part of the club since 2007 and officially assumed the position of United’s […]
Inflation Skyrockets To 27.33% In October – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed a significant uptick in Nigeria’s inflation rate, which climbed to 27.33% in October. Compared to the 26.72% recorded in September, there is a 0.61 percentage point increase in the current inflation rate. In its Consumer Price Index (October 2023) that was released on Wednesday, the NBS stated, ‘In […]
I Won’t Allow Poverty Thrive Under My Watch – Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has declared that poverty is not a shameful thing but it is unacceptable in Nigeria under his leadership. Tinubu made this known when speaking on Wednesday at the 55th International Conference, Exhibition and Emerald Anniversary of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, with the theme, ‘Sustainable HR, […]
Israel’s Response ‘As Grave’ As Hamas Attack – Brazil’s Lula
The President of Brazil, Lula da Silva has accused Israel of ‘killing innocent people without any criteria’ in the Gaza Strip, deeming its actions there ‘as grave’ as the 7th of October attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas. ‘After the act of terrorism provoked by Hamas, the consequences, the solution of the state of Israel, […]
Thousands Hold Rally In Support Of Israel In Washington
Tens of thousands have gone on a rally in Washington to support Israel and to condemn anti-Semitism in a riposte to weeks of largely pro-Palestinian demonstrations across a deeply divided United States. With senior members of Congress addressing the event on the National Mall, near the Capitol, the crowd rapidly swelled with people wearing the […]
ASUU Cries Out Over 40% IGR Deduction For Varsities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has claimed that the Federal Government’s plan to automatically start deducting 40 percent from universities’ Internally Generated Revenue will impoverish the university system. Africa Today News, New York recalls that sometime in October, the Ministry of Finance notified academic institutions across the country of its plan to automatically […]
Climate Change Is real, Threat To Our Survival — Shettima
The Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC), Vice President Kashim Shettima has described climate change as a real threat to Africa and Nigeria in particular because of the devastating effect such as drought and flooding on the communities. Shettima made this remark yesterday when he received a detailed report on flood-prone states including recommendations […]
NLC Strike Misplaced, Oshiomhole Knocks Labour Leaders
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who is a former Chairman of the All Progressive Congress has come down heavily on the strike action being implemented by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), stressing that their priority should have been centred on state governments not currently paying the national minimum wage of N30,000. Oshiomhole, […]
Tinubu’s Govt Neglecting Most Critical Sectors, Obi Laments
Mr. Peter Obi who is the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the last general elections, has declared that the Nigerian government has neglected the most critical sectors in the country. The former Anambra State governor listed Education, Health, and Poverty Eradication as the most critical sectors in Nigeria. The 62-year-old businessman made […]