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Edo Teachers, Hakuna Matata!

Accurate ReportersOctober 18, 2025

By Fred Itua When Senator Monday Okpebholo traversed the length and breadth of Edo State during his campaign trail, he made a clear and resounding promise, to fix the broken foundations of education by employing at least 5,000 teachers and restoring dignity to the teaching profession. To some, it sounded like another campaign soundbite, an...

Dele and Elekia Giwa: Weep in the world beyond

Accurate ReportersOctober 18, 2025

Kola Johnson “Dem kill my mama; dem kill my mama; dem kill my mama; political mama; ideological mama; dem kill my mama; dem kill my mama; dem kill my mama”… Hmmmmh! That was vintage Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the Afro-beat wizard, at his quintessential best in his stirring pathos of elegy, “Kalakuta Show,” dedicated toher mother,...

Tinubu’s Reckless Use Of Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice, Emboldens Criminality, says Atiku

Accurate ReportersOctober 12, 2025

. 29.2% Of Those Pardoned Were Convicted For Drug-related Crimes Emmanuel Imonikhe Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the recent presidential pardon announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for individuals convicted of grave crimes such as drug trafficking, kidnapping, murder, and corruption “not only diminishes the sanctity of justice but also sends a dangerous...

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Senator Ladoja: The uncommon Olubadan

Accurate ReportersOctober 12, 2025

By TUNDE RAHMAN The emergence of Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, at the ancient Mapo Hall in the heart of Ibadan, is uncannily symbolic in many respects. The symbolism lies not just in the rare recurrence of the number 44 in his life’s journey—as seen in his...

Can We Pause And Ponder Anambra People And Gov. Soludo?

Accurate ReportersOctober 12, 2025

Can We Pause And Ponder Anambra People And Gov. Soludo? The People Factor in Soludo’s Revolution By Chuka Nnabuife | ANCISRO When Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo appeared on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily in March 2025, a presenter threw him a loaded question: did his government still consider the welfare of the poor in its economic...

The Trials and Triumphs of a Resilient Nigeria’s 10th Senate

Accurate ReportersOctober 11, 2025

By Eseme Eyiboh In the unfolding story of Nigeria’s democracy, the Senate remains one of its most enduring symbols of institutional resilience and national balance. Beyond the spectacle of debates and the colour of political persuasion, it is the grand arena where the destiny of the nation is shaped, refined, and defended through rules, order,...

Dangote Versus The Oil Cartels: When The Cheese Finally Moved

Accurate ReportersOctober 9, 2025

By Abiodun Alade Nigeria, it has often been said, is a land where paradox has become a way of life. Here is a nation that pumps millions of barrels of crude oil from its bowels each day yet has spent decades importing the fuel that drives its battered Danfos, sleek SUVs, and ever-thirsty generators. It...

High point of Nigeria’s participation at UNGA 80

Accurate ReportersOctober 5, 2025

By Tunde Rahman A major human weakness is the tendency to pursue symbolism at the expense of substance. This isn’t just a problem in Nigeria; it’s something seen in many places. However, the fast-paced nature of our politics, especially among those who oppose the current government, tends to highlight this issue. An example is the...

Relegated Education Sector

Accurate ReportersOctober 3, 2025

DENNIS OGU That our professors and academics are regularly on the street protesting over unpaid entitlements and agreements not met by the government of the day is enough to worry every right-thinking Nigerian and the government. Is it not a sign that the wheel of development in Nigeria is now making a retrogressive movement? Education...

Expectations From The 10th Senate As Plenary Resumes

Accurate ReportersSeptember 30, 2025

By Jackson Udom The Senator Godswill Akpabio-led 10th Senate last month, ended its Second Parliamentary Session and has embarked on its Annual Vacation from Plenary sittings, while committee meetings and other parliamentary engagements continue with full participation of members, in preparations for the commencement of the Third Parliamentary Session on the 7th of October, 2025....

Stock Market Loses N311bn

The equities market on Tuesday recorded a negative performance as indices dipped by 0.33 per cent due to profit-taking in medium and large-capitalised stocks. This was after four consecutive sessions of bullish rally. Market capitalisation fell by N311 billion, or 0.33 per cent, closing at N93.658 trillion, compared with Monday’s N93.969 trillion. Also, the All-Share...

ECOWAS Urges Deeper Commitment To Democratic Dividends In W/Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of ministers, has called on member states to deepen commitment, ensuring democratic dividends and development spreads out through the sub-region. Mr Timothy Kabba, Chairman, ECOWAS Council of Ministers, and Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs made the call in Abuja at the 55th Ordinary Session of...

Tinubu Directs Ministers To Obtain Presidential Clearance For Police Escorts

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed ministers and senior officials to seek his approval before requesting police escorts for official assignments. Tinubu gave the directive at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House, Abuja. He said security lapses often occur when officers are reassigned without adequate replacement planning, stressing the need...

Human Rights Day: Stop Harassing Journalists, Activists, CSOs, SERAP, NGE Tell Tinubu, Govs, Others

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged “the government of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s state governors, lawmakers and other actors to immediately stop the ongoing intimidation and harassment of journalists, activists, bloggers and civil society organizations (CSOs) in the country simply for the peaceful exercise of their human...

Tinubu Sets Up Ministerial C’ttee To Resolve Unpaid Contractors

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep displeasure over the backlog of unpaid funds owed to federal contractors across ministries and agencies. The President has therefore set up a ministerial committee to urgently address the issue and recommend immediate solutions for settling the debts. Presidenrial Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents...

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