The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has told the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to consider the agony of Nigerians as a result of the naira redesign policy and work out ways to ameliorate their plight. Soludo said the current hardship is too much and called on the President to obey the ruling … Continue reading Soludo’s advice to Buhari
Tag: Governance
Corporate governance challenges in Nigeria
Corporate governance failures in Nigeria can be attributed to two major factors. While the first is the adoption and usage of a formal legal system that is alien and unamenable to our norms and values (culture), the second which is related to the first is the acceptance and practice of a model of corporate governance … Continue reading Corporate governance challenges in Nigeria
How Buhari’s N23.7 trillion ‘Ways and Means” expenditure request caused commotion in the Senate
President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for N23.7 trillion ‘Ways and Means’ request for approval have sparked an uproar in Senate on Wednesday. The uproar which forced the red chambers into a close door session started when Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance presented the Committee report on “Approval … Continue reading How Buhari’s N23.7 trillion ‘Ways and Means” expenditure request caused commotion in the Senate
Ghanaian leaders should look inward for solution to economic problems
Nana Akufo-Addo Ghana’s president finally addressed his bewildered country just over a week ago. For months, Nana Akufo-Addo has refused to speak comprehensively about an economic crisis that has ravaged confidence in his government. Instead, he chose to carry on as if it would blow over. The country is in intensive care. Inflation, officially, was … Continue reading Ghanaian leaders should look inward for solution to economic problems
China leader Xi Jinping wins third term in office
Xi Jinping secured a third term as China's leader on Sunday, state media reported, after a week-long congress in which he cemented his control over the ruling Communist Party. President Xi was picked as the party's general secretary for another five-year term in a closed-door vote, meaning he is almost certain to be elected president … Continue reading China leader Xi Jinping wins third term in office
Aisha Buhari begs Nigerians for forgiveness over economic hardship and insecurity
The First Lady, Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday apologised to Nigerians over the harsh economic realities and insecurity experienced under the Buhari-led government. Speaking during the 62nd Independence Day Special Juma’at prayer and Public Lecture themed Shura: The Islamic Foundation of True Democracy at the National Mosque Conference Hall, Abuja, Dr. Buhari said: “The … Continue reading Aisha Buhari begs Nigerians for forgiveness over economic hardship and insecurity
William Ruto: Expectations are huge, no time to waste
Kenya's President-elect William Ruto said the expectation of Kenyans was huge, and he had no time to waste after chairing a meeting of elected officials from his alliance on Wednesday. Ruto said he was forging ahead with creating his administration and pledged that no part of the country would be excluded regardless of political party … Continue reading William Ruto: Expectations are huge, no time to waste
DON’T MESS WITH THE POPE: Read Catholic group’s warning to Plateau State governor
A group, Concerned Catholics in Nigeria has cautioned Plateau State governor, and Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation, Simon Lalong against dragging Pope Francis and the Catholic Church into local politics in Nigeria. The organisation was reacting to the comment made by Lalong on Wednesday, where the governor had said he was … Continue reading DON’T MESS WITH THE POPE: Read Catholic group’s warning to Plateau State governor
Peter Obi’s promise to Nigerians
I “ Peter Obi” will wash away the pains that Nigerians have ever experienced in the history of Nigeria. I will be the president of all tribes, and in my government, there will be no discrimination. In my Government, the word, am Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa will be long forgotten, there will just be a … Continue reading Peter Obi’s promise to Nigerians
Where is Boris Johnson hosting his lavish wedding party?
Boris and Carrie Johnson are no longer planning to host a wedding party at Chequers, which was reportedly to be held at the property despite the British Prime Minister entering his final days in office as caretaker leader. The pair married in a low-key, private ceremony at Westminster Cathedral last year. A small group of … Continue reading Where is Boris Johnson hosting his lavish wedding party?
Scotland kicks off rally for independence from the UK
Photo by vectors icon on Pexels.com Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has launched her campaign for a second independence referendum, arguing that Scotland will be economically better off outside the United Kingdom. Sturgeon, who leads the Scottish National Party as well as the devolved government in Scotland, said on Tuesday it's the right time to … Continue reading Scotland kicks off rally for independence from the UK
Hong Kong activists arrested for allegedly inciting people to cast blank ballots
Hong Kong voters headed to the polls on Sunday for the first time since an electoral overhaul and a sweeping national security law were imposed on the city. The Legislative Council election – in which only candidates deemed by the government to be “patriots” can run – has been criticised by some activists, foreign governments and rights … Continue reading Hong Kong activists arrested for allegedly inciting people to cast blank ballots
ICC to investigate Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has approved a formal investigation into Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs”, which has left thousands of people dead. Rodrigo Duterte Judges at the Hague-based tribunal said in a statement on Wednesday there was a “reasonable basis” to believe that the crime against humanity of murder had been committed … Continue reading ICC to investigate Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity
Report claims China has missiles and electronics to invade Taiwan
A report issued by the Taiwanese defense ministry claims China's armed forces can "paralyze" Taiwan's defenses and are able to fully monitor Taiwan army deployments. Beijing has recently increased military activities around the island, which it described as Chinese territory. Further, China has always been clear that it would retake Taiwan with force. In this … Continue reading Report claims China has missiles and electronics to invade Taiwan
Official: Taliban to unveil new Afghan government framework
On Saturday, a Taliban official told Reuters on condition of anonymity that the group is aiming to unveil a new governing framework for Afghanistan in the next few weeks. People inspect a police vehicle which was hit by magnetic bomb in Kabul, Afghanistan July 28, 2020. REUTERS/Stringer NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. The framework would not … Continue reading Official: Taliban to unveil new Afghan government framework
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