The Kogi State Government on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mr. Yunus Ustaz Usman, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), who passed away following a brief illness. In a statement issued in Lokoja by the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, Governor Usman Ododo conveyed the government’s heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased. The governor noted that the news of Usman’s passing was received with profound shock and sadness, describing him as a distinguished son of Kogi, a legal luminary, and one of the brightest stars in the legal profession, whose light was tragically extinguished…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives have intercepted consignments of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids concealed in ladies’ sanitary pads and hair treatment cream containers, en route to the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Cyprus, at three courier firms in Lagos. At one of the logistics companies, no fewer than 30 parcels of cocaine, weighing 1.1 kilograms and concealed in hair cream containers, were recovered by NDLEA officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) during the examination of cargo going to Ireland on Tuesday, 3rd September 2024. Another consignment of 24 parcels of cocaine, weighing 862 grams…
Analysts may argue that one name is as good as another, but the Puritans among them may disagree. Due to their adherence to strict moral principles, alongside their opposition to luxury and sensual enjoyment, puritans sometimes see things differently. For some time to come, and perhaps for a long time, Nigerians will be saddled with the shock of perplexity regarding the reasons behind the additional or extra payment they make for the fuel they buy. The size of the Nigerian lexicon has been increased by two words, which are being used interchangeably but confusingly. Depending on who you hear first,…
“Nothing can make injustice just but mercy.” In school and in Economics, we were taught about the economic factors affecting the price, demand, and availability of a commodity—any commodity. These factors or forces are mainly divided into four and are called the four major market forces, namely: Government, International Transactions, Speculation and Expectation, and Supply and Demand. In simple terms, as laypeople, we were told that the price of any commodity is determined by the forces of demand and supply. If the demand is high and supply is low, the price will go up. So said our teachers. The commodity…
“Whatever you do, good or bad, people will always have something negative to say.” – W.H. Auden. Wystan Hugh Auden, abbreviated as W.H. Auden, was a British-American poet who made a name with his stylistic writings and engagement with politics. The statement above is generic, but when viewed through the prism of Nigerian politics, it could be quite specific. In Nigerian politics, particularly concerning governance, there is always a debate between those in power and those being governed. Almost always, the debate is ludicrous. Logic is abandoned, common sense is sidelined, and patently absurd allegations are made without any sense…
Nigeria is a country where the good, the bad, and the ugly (with all apologies to the producers of the film with a similar name) compete for the right of first refusal to infamy. Yet, not a few of us are very infamous, both in the country and the world as a whole. Even the country itself does not escape this characterization, no thanks to the activities of the ‘ugly’ among us. But we will limit ourselves to discussing the brilliant Nigerians and the smart Nigerians. I do not believe anyone would think the two are the same. They are…
Something may be fishy in the high places of our dear Nigeria. It looks like, up there, things are not what they appear to us downstairs. Not the British variety, though, because it would have read ‘upstairs.’ There are some good reasons to suspect so. Not long ago, the Nigerian Senate passed a bill recommending the extension of the tenure of the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun. It was done at the instance of the President of the Federation, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The extension of the IG’s tenure sparked fears among the majority of ordinary citizens that…
I am writing this article from the worldview of someone who is completely ignorant about the workings of the doctors. Therefore, those in the profession should view the opinions, views and assertions made in this write up in that perspective, please. Besides, I am not about to become one or even challenge you on what I know next to nothing, because I have NEVER been good at Mathematics in my tertiary education, or even that good in Arithmetic, during my primary school time. And one does NOT become a doctor until one is EXTREMELY good at both. Arithmetic and Mathematics,…
The Coalition of Shiroro Associations (COSA) has urged the federal government to redeploy a military base to Allawa in Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, citing escalating insecurity, killings, and widespread displacement following the military’s withdrawal. During a press briefing in Minna, COSA emphasized the urgent need for swift action to restore security and safeguard lives in the region. Saidu Salihu, Secretary of the coalition, expressed deep concern over the rising insecurity, stating, “The withdrawal of the military has led to a continued escalation of violence, resulting in brutal killings and displacement of the local population.” He added that redeploying…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced it generated ₦277.5 billion in import duties for the month of August, showcasing its dedication to revenue maximization. The NCS Spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, revealed this during the monthly news conference organized by the Strategic Communication Interagency Policy Committee (SCIPC) in Abuja on Thursday. In addition to import duties, the NCS collected ₦15.8 billion in excise duties, further demonstrating its commitment to optimizing revenue. Maiwada highlighted the service’s ongoing efforts to combat smuggling, resulting in significant seizures across various commands. “In August, the NCS recorded 83 seizures, including 170,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS),…