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Why Nigeria Must Uphold the One-China Policy Amid Strengthening Ties with Beijing

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 February 2025 0

By Victor Liman Nigeria’s relationship with China has evolved into one of the most critical diplomatic and economic partnerships in Africa. The recent deepening of bilateral cooperation, culminating in the appointment of the Director General, DG of Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership

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El-Rufai – Not Your Accidental Critic

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 February 2025 0

By Simon Imobo-Tswam Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, the immediate-past governor of Kaduna state, is in the news, again. His criticism of the Bola Tinubu government has triggered royal groans and not so royal moans. I wish to state, upfront, and boldly too, that he is not an accidental critic. He has the history. I state, also, […]

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A Thumbs Up For The Nigerian-American Polymath

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2025 0

In a world where innovation and leadership are increasingly valued, Dr. Akinyemi Agbede stands out as a shining example of excellence. This Nigerian-American polymath has made significant strides in both mathematics and politics, leaving an indelible mark on American society. Dr. Agbede’s academic journey is a testament to his intellectual prowess. He began by

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My journey in Jakande’s “School of Journalism”

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 January 2025 0

By Folu Olamiti A lot has been said and written about the late elder statesman, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, popularly known as LKJ, who passed on to the world beyond and was laid to rest recently He was a man of many parts that no single individual comment or testimony can exhaustively cover. Though it […]

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What to expect from FIRS in 2025

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 January 2025 0

By Arabinrin Aderonke Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, and his team did so much in 2024 that one can’t help but wonder what 2025 holds. This is a man who is not only ready to work, but also committed to doing what is necessary in the tax sector. But […]

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On the etymology of ‘Yoruba’ by Northerners

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 January 2025 0

By Yushau A. Shuaib Let me start by acknowledging that storytellers increasingly seek to replace historians in shaping narratives. While anyone can become a storyteller, not everyone can be a historian. Storytelling involves crafting real or fictional narratives designed to entertain, educate, or inspire, often without strict adherence to factual accuracy. History, by

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Governor Alia Unveils Plan to Develop Industrial Parks in 23 LGAs

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 December 2024 0

…..A Game-Changer for Job Creation, Wealth Generation, and Post-Harvest Loss Reduction By Dooyum Naadzenga In a bold move to drive industrialisation, tackle post-harvest losses, and bring productive activities to the grassroots, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has unveiled his administration’s flagship project: the Benue Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks

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Benue at War with Itself: The political conundrum unfolding

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 December 2024 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga Benue State is engulfed in a complex political conundrum, one that transcends the well-publicized conflicts between Fulani herders and local farmers. Instead, the real battle lies within the state itself, manifesting as a fierce internal conflict among its own political elites. This struggle for control over the state’s future is not merely […]

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High costs of food and prevailing hunger in Nigeria: A call for democratic control of Agriculture

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 December 2024 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga Nigeria faces an alarming rise in chronic hunger and food insecurity. Millions of households, particularly among the working class and poor farmers, are grappling with the harsh reality of starvation as food prices soar. Even middle-class families find it increasingly difficult to afford three square meals a day, highlighting a deepening food […]

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INEC bosses charge staff on welfare as cooperative society declares N12.7m dividends

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 December 2024 0

By Tunde Opalana Staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have been charged to embrace opportunities to improve upon their welfare through self- help efforts such as cooperative society. Prof. Sani Adam, INEC National Commissioner in-charge of Health and Welfare Committee advised staff members to embrace opportunities offered by cooperative societies

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As Nigerians battle pains of soaring petrol price

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 October 2024 0

BY IFEANYI MOGBOLU The latest fuel price hike in Nigeria is beyond frustrating. Every time we think it can’t get worse, it does, and yet again, ordinary Nigerians bear the brunt of it. It’s like a never-ending cycle, where the government’s promises of reforms or stabilisation always end up as empty rhetoric. The cost of […]

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APGA: Edozie Njoku’s audacious ‘coup attempt’

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2024 0

BY ANSLEM ONUORAH In the history of human existence, the quest for power and control is a fundamental aspect of human nature, driving individuals to seek recognition, validation, and dominance over others. Francis Fukuyama’s “The End of History and the Last Man” and Thomas Hobbes’ “Leviathan” offer insightful perspectives on the

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Can Benjamin Kalu Be Trusted? Part I

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 August 2024 0

There once lived a farmer who found a venomous viper while walking home after a busy day at his farm. The snake was freezing to death in the cold evening harmattan breeze. The pitiful snake pleaded with the farmer, begging to be let into his warm coat, where it could rest until it had regained […]

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Nigeria: Targeted for Destruction?

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 August 2024 0

Throughout history, nations facing threats of destruction often findthemselves targeted through a universal pattern of vilification of keyfigures in the defense sector, particularly Defense Ministers and theiraides. This strategy aims to weaken the nation’s defensive capabilitiesand erode public trust in its leadership, ultimately leading todestabilization and

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Corruption in the Judiciary and Its Impact: The Case of Alhaji Murtala Ajaka in the Kogi Election

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 July 2024 0

Corruption within the judiciary poses a significant threat to justice and democracy. It distorts the course of justice, leading to biased and unfair rulings that benefit those with the resources to influence judicial decisions. The recent Kogi State election, involving Alhaji Murtala AJAKA, the Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), exemplifies how

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Books from the Heart of a Nation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 July 2024 0

By Dakuku Peterside Nigeria is a complex and multifaceted country that elicits various thoughts and viewpoints. Yet, there is some order in disorder. My recent journey through books about contemporary Nigeria or autobiographies of Nigerians brought this reality to light. I have read many books, and in the spirit of Barbara Tuchman, I feel that […]

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An open letter to President Bola Tinubu by Godswill Udo

Ihesiulo Grace 5 July 2024 0

I write to you today as a Nigerian living in Diaspora who loves his country and would like to contribute to the debate of moving our country, Nigeria forward. I want to personally thank you for your emergence as our President whose government is powered by hope and the belief that tomorrow cannot just be […]

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The reaffirmed commitment to climate action by Nigeria’s new leadership

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2024 0

Building on pre-existing structures and adopting new initiatives aimed at addressing the nation’s environmental concerns, President Bola Tinubu’s administration in Nigeria has shown a renewed commitment to combating climate change. President Tinubu has highlighted the significance of addressing climate change as a pillar of his administration’s policy

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On the allegation by Chidi Odinkalu that the federal high court under the chief judge has become like private bedroom of Wike

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 June 2024 0

BY SIMON CHUZU EGEDE, MON In a recent post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, a former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, had insinuated that the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court had become a tool in the hands of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, […]

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BRGIE drags Nigerian govt to AU over Nnamdi Kanu’s detention, Biafra referedum

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 May 2024 0

Biafra Republic Government In Exile, BRGIE, has petitioned the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, an organ of the African Union in Banjul, Gambia, over the continued detention by the Nigerian government of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB and the declaration of the Restoration of independence state […]