Constituency Projects And Nationa Development Process: Threat Or Opportunity By Jaye Gaskia
Fourteen years after the practice and phenomenon of Constituency projects began to evolve in the legislative practice and appropriation process of the 4th Republic, the phenomenon has grown to become pervasive across the Federation with both Federal and state legislatures now fully embracing the practice. Yet, nearly a decade and half on, there is still […]
Winnie Mandela dies at 81
Winnie Mandela, former wife of Nelson Mandela, South African hero, has died aged 81. Zodwa Zwane‚ her personal assistant, confirmed this on Monday afternoon. “It is with profound sadness that we inform the public that Mrs Winnie Madikizela-Mandela passed away at the Netcare Milpark Hospital‚ Johannesburg‚ South Africa on Monday, April 2‚ 2018,” he said […]
Jonathan’s Aide, Omokri Releases The Real looters list that Buhari and Lai Mohammed Dont Know About
A few days ago, the fallacious minister of information, the rightly named Lai Mohammed, whose first name rhymes with his life’s calling, released a so called ‘looters list’ with six names of alleged looters. After he was ridiculed by civil society, the opposition and the international community, Mr. Lai Mohammed hurriedly put out a statement […]
‘Incorrect percentage’: BBNaija Eviction Result Mired In Controversy
Big Brother Naija eviction show, held on Sunday, is entangled in a controversy. After Teddy A and Bambam were evicted, viewers raised concerns that the results may have been tampered with. A viewer calculated the votes polled by each nominated housemates and realised that they did not add up to 100 percent. According to the […]
My Name Was Smuggled Into ‘Looters’ list, Says Godknows Igali
Godknows Igali, a former permanent secretary in the ministry of power, says his name was smuggled into the “looters” list recently released by the federal government. In the 23-man list released by Lai Mohammed, minister of information, on Sunday, Igali, was said to have looted over N7 billion. But the Igali said nothing of such […]
Elites And Political Capture: Some Reflections On Nature Character And Potential For Transformation By Jaye Gaskia
The most appropriate place to begin this reflection is to try to unravel the inherent contradiction in the notion of elite capture of politics and political space. If we understand the phenomenon of the elite and the character of politics and power, then it seems to me that the potential for the elite capture of […]
Ekiti 2018: Outcry Over Fayemi’s Wife’s Declaration of Husband’s Governorship Ambition
There have been outcry across Ekiti State, as Bisi Fayemi, former first lady and wife of former governor and Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Kayode Fayemi, stormed the capital city, Ado, to declare her husband’s intention to run in the July gubernatorial race. The former First Lady had during the week gathered some women drawn […]
Suspects Allegedly Armed By Melaye Flee Police Custody
Two suspects earlier paraded by the police for illegal possession of firearms allegedly supplied by Senator Dino Melaye have escaped from custody. The suspects were detained by the Kogi State Police Command in Lokoja, the state capital, while investigations into their allegations continue. Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Ali Janga, who confirmed the […]
How We Recovered N2.4bn, $115,000 From Ex-Air Chief, Amosu – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC0 has told a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos how it recovered the sums of N2.4 billion and $115,000 allegedly diverted by the former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu (rtd). An EFCC investigative officer, Tosin Owobo, told Justice Mohammed Idris on Tuesday that Air Marshall […]
Tinubu Backs Buhari On EXCO Extension Reversal
In the clear, straightforward manner that is his mode of expression and that befits the moment, President Buhari affirmed our party remains faithful to the principles of internal democracy and the rule of law. In his address to the March 27 NEC meeting, President Buhari stated that talk of extension or elongation of the tenures […]
