- Perspectives
The peculiarities of the presidential poll, By Simon Kolawole
A friend, who is a pastor, chatted me up on WhatsApp recently. We often discuss Nigerian politics. When he buzzed, I knew it was time for another session in view of the prevailing circumstances. “Who are we voting for o… been looking forward to your analysis,” he asked. Of course, I do not endorse candidates. No matter the soft spot…
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Russia’s crude deliveries to China, India have plunged 30%
Russia’s crude shipments to China and India have fallen nearly 30% since they peaked after the war in Ukraine began, a Bloomberg report found, signaling that Asia may not be equipped to fully absorb Russian barrels once European sanctions fully set in. So far, expensive crude prices have bolstered Russia’s export-duty revenues and helped mitigate the influence of a shrinking…
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The trade war within China
Local protectionism is pernicious and persistent Although many are embarrassed to admit it, foreign correspondents learn a lot from taxi drivers. In China economic correspondents can also learn a lot from the taxis themselves. Most cabs in Beijing are Hyundai Elantras. In Shanghai they are often the Volkswagen Touran or Passat. And in Wuhan they are commonly Citroën Elysées. In…
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Mr. Macaroni calls for sanctions against sex-for-role in Nollywood
Popular comedian and skit maker, Debo Adedayo (Mr Macaroni) says allegations of sex for roles in Nollywood and entertainment industry should be investigated and appropriate sanctions meted on culprits. In recent times, allegations of sex-for-role, particularly in the movie industry, have continued to dominate discussions on social media. Speaking on Saturday, the skit maker said such allegations should not be…
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I’ll soon tell Nigerians truth about PDP – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has finally broken his silence on his disagreement over the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket. Wike had lost the presidential ticket of the PDP to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. He was also expected to be named the vice presidential candidate, but was sidelined for Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa. There had been reports…
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Tinubu bombs Atiku, says PDP candidate demeans himself by pandering to prejudice
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu says all Nigerians should feel great pity and sadness for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Tinubu in a statement by his Media Adviser Tunde Rahman, said Atiku in his desperate attempt to win the election by stoking religious bias, has reduced himself to…
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How suspended accountant-general received N15bn bribe from oil producing states
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that suspended Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris received a bribe of N15 billion from the nine oil producing states to facilitate the release of the 13 per cent oil derivation. This was one of the offences on the charge sheet as the EFCC arraigned Idris and three others –…
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Six takeaways from Atiku’s bungled ARISE Television interview, By Bayo Onanuga
Mr Presidential candidate: Lincoln did not contest US Presidency five or six times, Takeaways from Atiku Abubakar’s bungled interview on ARISE Television We have watched Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s interview on ARISE Television and were extremely shocked by the many lies and ignorance displayed by the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate. In the interview, Alhaji Atiku exposed himself as a man…
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Courting electoral crime in the name of God, By Jiti Ogunye
“This is a clear instruction, when it is time to vote , vote only in the favour of the Church not for your party. Any believer that sells out his faith in the name of party is heading for hell”. The above quoted statement is contained in a video being circulated in the cyberspace. It was made allegedly by a…
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Can Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi unite Nigeria? By Frederick Nwabufo
We cannot play possum about it. Unity has remained a reverie, and an elusive expedition for Nigeria. We long for it, but we cannot reach it because we are not willing to work at it. We are not ready to tear down the iron curtains of ethnicity and religion. We are not ready. It is a sheer pursuit of a…
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