This is not a good time for our country. This is a very traumatic time to be Nigerian. The horrific and near-death experiences we’ve had in recent years, particularly in the past 6 years, could tempt one to give up on the promises this country hold forth. It has never been this bad. Those running away from their father’s land have all reasons to do so because 2021 Nigeria has a sole ambition: To destroy and kill you. But, in all of these, have we not people capable of rescuing this wrecking ship? Well, those meant to be the…
Author: Festus Ogun
Former Aviation Minister and chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has yesterday defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). For a vocal critic of the Buhari administration, it came as a shock to many that FFK took that decision. Expectedly, the social media space went agog over what felt like a betrayal or abuse of ‘trust’. Not so long after, Senator Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central between 2015 and 2019 under the platform of APC, has defected to opposition PDP; indicating interest to join the Kaduna Gubernatorial race. Again, this has enraged some…
For about two weeks now, courts all over the country are under lock and key. On April 6, judicial workers under the aegis of Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike to push for the implementation of financial autonomy for the judiciary. The Union contended that the Federal and State governments have, over the years, declined to grant financial autonomy to the judiciary. Truthfully, the lingering closures of our courts and the failure, neglect and refusal of the authorities to implement financial autonomy for the judiciary have far-reaching implications that should give all patriots a…
1. The recent appointment of Usman Alkali Baba as the Acting Inspector of Police (IGP) is illegal, unconstitutional and an arbitrary political move that could escalate tension in the country. 2. First, the President lacks the power to unilaterally appoint the (Acting) IGP. By virtue of Section 215 and 217 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the appointment of an IGP shall be made by the President on the advice of Nigeria Police Council. 3. As at the time the appointment was made, the Council is yet to meet, let alone carry out its mandate. The…
On Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari travelled to the United Kingdom for a “routine medical check-up”. Expectedly, the news generated controversies and outrages amongst Nigerians who believe the President acted immorally and illegally by embarking on a foreign medical trip at a time the medical sector of the country is in a shameful mess. While a good number of Nigerians defended the strict constitutional position in respect of medical trips, holidays and vacations, the Presidency took turn to state that no law was breached as the President, who they said can rule from anywhere in the world, acted within the bounds…
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has said the National Assembly lacks the power to invite President Muhammadu Buhari, to speak on security matters. This is coming a few days after the President agreed to honour the invitation of the House of Representatives to address a joint session of the National Assembly on the security challenges in the country after the unfortunate massacre of 43 farmers in Borno State. In light of the relevant constitutional provisions, we are compelled to respectfully disagree with the Honourable Attorney General and we humbly hold the view that it is yet another…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined Channels Television, AIT and Arise TV N3 million each over their “unprofessional coverage” of the historical EndSARS protests and the unfortunate carnage that followed suit. The announcement was made in Abuja by the Acting Director-General of NBC, Prof Armstrong Idachaba who said the reportage of the protests by the stations was capable of leading to a breakdown of law and order but the option of fine will serve as a warning to the stations and others. Like many other Nigerians, the imposition of a fine on the TV stations came a bit surprising…
