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A delicate balance of reform and reality of President Bola Tinubu Two years in office

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2025 0

As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his second year in office, Nigeria stands at a crossroads—grappling with the immediate hardships of sweeping economic reforms while holding onto the promise of long-term prosperity. Tinubu’s tenure has been characterized by bold policy shifts aimed at

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Kashim Shettima: 2 Years In The Saddle With A Visionary, Historical Reformer

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 May 2025 0

By Stanley Nkwocha The trademark of governance in a democracy is its regular consolidation. This has been the challenge with Nigeria’s democratic journey since 1999. Yearly, at individual and corporate governance levels, aspirations are set out to be pursued – objectives to be achieved and missions to which unflinching commitment is required. Where the vision

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From policy to Progress – Tinubu ‘s bold hugs on Nigeria ‘s Transport Sector

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 May 2025 0

By Abdullahi O Haruna Haruspice In a country where grand political declarations often fizzle into dust, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is scripting a quiet revolution in the transport sector—one that may yet define his legacy as a reformist leader. At the heart of this transformation is the taciturn yet mercurial Minister of Transportation, Senator […]

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Potentialities Of Nomadism Snowballing Into One-Partyism

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 May 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU The landscape is laced with an insidious macabre egomaniacal phenomenon whose current burgeoning propensity has attracted widespread excoriation from dispassionate intellectual observers. Within the political circus, the active players are notorious for wantonly invoking the abracadabra provision availed them by virtue of the enshrinement and protection

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A Reply to Chidi Odinkalu: NJC Was Unfair to Justice Inyang, JCA

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 May 2025 0

By Alex Morgan Esq. After reading the article entitled “Blessed Are The Crooked Judges’ by Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, a legal mind for whom I have nothing but respect, I, Alex Morgan Esq., can’t but agree that the article aptly captures the decisions reached at the 108th Meeting of the National Judiciary Commission (NJC) held on […]

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Wike and The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Path to Peace in Rivers State

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 May 2025 0

By Prof. Steve Azaiki, OON “Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding” – Albert Einstein In the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son as recorded in the Gospel of Luke, we find a story of rebellion, estrangement, and, ultimately, reconciliation. A son, having squandered his inheritance, returns home humbled, […]

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Unbelievable Story Of 18-year-old Boy Who Impregnated 10 girls in 5 months

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 May 2025 0

By Nehru Odeh Though his identity still remains hazy, the news making the rounds that an 18-year-old Anambra apprentice impregnated 10 girls, including his master’s daughter and sales girl in five months has already gone viral. Social media is agog with what many describe as the Randy’s boy graduation from just being a mere apprentice […]

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The RATELs, emerging social movements, and the rising influence of Nigerian youth ahead 2027 Politics

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 May 2025 0

By Msonter Ijoho In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian politics, a fresh energy is emerging—not from traditional power brokers or established political families, but from the streets, smartphones, and innovative minds of Nigerian youth. Amid economic struggles, social disillusionment, and escalating insecurity, young Nigerians are mobilizing not just to protest but to seize

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Terrence Kuanum: A Fearless Advocate for Youth, Leading National Media Strategy

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga In a country where youth activism often grapples for recognition, Terrence Kuanum from Benue State has emerged as a formidable force—a voice not just for young people but a relentless advocate for their rights and representation. As the Special Adviser on Media to Senator Dr. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government […]

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PDP’s Identity Crisis: A Call to Action for Nigeria’s Opposition

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Msonter Ijoho In Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) once loomed large as a political titan. For sixteen consecutive years—from 1999 to 2015—it dominated the national landscape, influencing nearly all geopolitical zones and positioning itself as the preeminent political force in Sub-Saharan Africa. Today, however, the PDP finds

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Renewed Hope in Soludo’s leadership in Anambra

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 May 2025 0

By Anselm C. Onuorah, Ph.D As the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, prepares to visit Anambra State on May 8th, 2025, the atmosphere is abuzz with excitement and anticipation. This momentous occasion is not just to affirm the state’s progress but also a celebration […]

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Do Nigerian Politicians Require Formal Training In Democratic Studies?

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 May 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Chen, Mo., (2024) hypothesized that political education plays a pivotal role in shaping informed, engaged, and responsible citizens in any nation. In his classic treatise, “Unveiling the role of political education for political participation in China,” the Asian egg-head postulated that the empirical literature lacks the exploration of the

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Turmoil in Rivers: Will Tinubu Reinstate Fubara by May 29?

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 May 2025 0

…Suspended Governor seeks redemption amid political strife By Dooyum Naadzenga  Since the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on March 18, 2025, the unfolding events have spotlighted not just a regional crisis but a deeper power struggle at the heart of Nigerian politics. At the center of […]

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Nigeria’s Democratic Resurgence: Two Years of Hope and Renewal

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 May 2025 0

Dr Jeffrey Kuraun As Nigeria approaches the two-year mark of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in May 2025, the nation reflects on a journey marked by resilience, challenges, and a renewed commitment to democratic ideals. This anniversary serves not only as a moment to evaluate progress but also as a crucial juncture to reinforce the importance […]

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ECWA President Rev. Dr. Ayuba Job Bagat Stands Tall Amid Baseless Media Allegations

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 May 2025 0

By Tom Garba In a resounding show of support for the esteemed leader of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Elder Statesman Baba Yakubu Isa, a revered figure from the Katsina District Church Council (DCC), has dismissed a sensational social media report claiming that ECWA President Rev. Dr. Ayuba Job Bagat “risks jail term” as […]

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Sagbama-Ekeremor-Agge road, Yenagoa-Oporoma-Ukubie road and Nembe-Brass road

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 April 2025 0

BY Okereh Emma The Prosperity Administration has built bridges across different rivers connecting several riverine communities by roads to the state capital. Today, the people of the riverine communities of Angiama, Oporoma, Aguobiri, Otuan, Angalabiri, Ofoni, Ayamasa, Aleibiri, Isampou, Amanagbene, Ekeremor main town and Igbedi are full of appreciation for the new roads.

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IN 2027, TINUBU WON’T WIN; THE OPPOSITION WILL LOSE

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 April 2025 0

By Farooq A. Kperogi   If economic health, social vitality, and the raw pulse of public opinion were the only indicators relied upon to prognosticate the chances of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection in 2027, I would say with cocksure certitude that he is condemned to be a one-term president.   Not even the most […]

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NASS ROOF: LEAKING OR NOT LEAKING?

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 April 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Clearly, the last may not have been heard about the N38bn renovation of the National Assembly’s White House – accommodating both the Senate and the House of Representatives which was said to have been completed between 2022 and 2024. A gigantic project which has been mired in controversy for years, the ghost […]

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Ending the Unending Bloodshed in Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 April 2025 0

By Dr. Iorwuese Ligom   Nigeria stands at a crossroads, grappling with a crisis that has persisted far too long and threatens to unravel the very fabric of our nation.   The unending bloodshed, largely fueled by violent clashes involving Fulani herdsmen and farming communities, particularly in states like Benue, Plateau, and Taraba, has become […]

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Strengthening Telecommunications Through Balanced Media Coverage: Addressing Local Interference and Regulatory Challenges

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 April 2025 0

Telecommunications has become a fundamental pillar of modern economies, driving communication, trade, national security, and social cohesion. From facilitating everyday conversations to supporting economic growth and enabling digital transformation, the telecommunications sector plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of nations. However, in recent years, this sector