January 30, 2022

Fashola's Lies When sycophancy Becomes A Disease

Fashola’s Lies: When Sycophancy Becomes A Disease

Many Nigerians were left bewildered last week when Nigeria’s current Works and Housing Minister, Babatunde Fashola declared that on infrastructure, the government of President Muhammadu Buhari which he is part of has accomplished what the US government is ‘struggling with’. This left many people wondering whether the statement was coming from a place of delusion, sycophancy or plain mischief. 

The last time Fashola made serious headlines was sometime in 2020 when he was captured on video playing the role of a detective in Lagos. Following the tragic Lekki shootings which was ordered by the heartless gang which Fashola serves in, …

'Be ‘Firm’ In Russia Talks' , Ukraine Urges West

‘Be ‘Firm’ In Russia Talks’ , Ukraine Urges West

Ukraine on Saturday evening called on the West to remain ‘vigilant and firm’ in its ongoing talks with Russia, as US President Joe Biden announced a small troop deployment to eastern Europe amid fears Moscow could invade Ukraine. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Washington’s top defence officials had on Friday warned that the Kremlin had massed enough troops and hardware at the border to threaten the whole of Ukraine but called for further diplomatic efforts to avert a ‘horrific’ conflict.

Western leaders are scrambling to defuse the crisis by reaching out to Russian President Vladimir Putin, while …

AFCON 10-Man Burkina Faso Eliminate Tunisia, Reach Semis

AFCON: 10-Man Burkina Faso Eliminate Tunisia, Reach Semis

Burkina Faso shocked Tunisia on Saturday as teenager Dango Ouattara scored the only goal and was sent off as they West African side managed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

Ouattara, 19, ran onto Blati Toure’s through-ball and held off two defenders and cut inside before firing in. But he was then sent off in the 82nd minute for an elbow on Ali Maaloul.

But they will be without Ouattara, now suspended after his late dismissal. It came after referee Joshua Bondo’s second trip to the monitor for a video assistant referee check in quick succession.

Minutes earlier, …

2023 North Will Produce Nigeria’s Next President – Mohammed

2023: North Will Produce Nigeria’s Next President – Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has insisted that the North would produce Nigeria’s President in 2023, insisting that those clamouring for a power shift are doing so for their selfish desires.

Mohammed maintained that the claim that power must shift to the Southern part of the country in 2023 is meant for the All Progressives Congress (APC), and not the opposition Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).

He submitted that the North still has four years left, based on the arrangement of the PDP.

Mohammed disclosed this when a Contact and Consultation Committee he set up for his presidential ambition submitted its report …

Why Drug Barons, Yahoo Boys Are Becoming Politicians – Soludo

Why Drug Barons, Yahoo Boys Are Becoming Politicians – Soludo

The Anambra State Governor-Elect, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has decried the influx of drug barons and internet fraudsters known as Yahoo boys into the political arena in Nigeria.

According to Soludo, the criminals are rushing into politics to avoid being arrested by security operatives or being asked questions.

The Economics professor made this claim while speaking on Saturday at the first graduation of the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance Pioneer in Abuja.

Soludo submitted that many Nigerians now see politics as a big business rather than a call to service.

Soludo said oil money has ‘destroyed the social fabric’ …