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Peter Obi regards the 2020 budget as empty because its GDP is less than 15%.
The vice presidential candidate of the people’s democratic party, Peter Obi has regarded the 2020 budget as empty because its GDP is less than 15%. This he said during an interview on arise news morning adding that no country as populated as Nigeria (or more) has its GDP less than 15% in its yearly budget. He also revealed that the country is having problems because money borrowed is been consumed rather than used for production. His full address below: “We have not looked at the quantum of the budget compared to the size of the country. I have made a…
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Nigeria’s future is young – Moghalu says after resignation from ypp
Presidential candidate of the young progressives party for the 2019 elections, Prof Kingsley Moghalu has announced his resignation from Ypp via his twitter handle as he shared words of hope. One of the key noted facts he dropped was the need to reform the electoral process with the use of electronic voting which if not put into consideration would keep the nations democracy in its weak state which according to him has to be fixed before 2023. Electoral reform, voter education for an informed electorate, and constitutional restructuring according to him are the real issues facing Nigeria today and finally…
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Sadiya Farouq takes over social investment programme from Osinbanjo.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq has taken over the coordination of the social investment programme from the vice president, Yemi Osibanjo who had been in charge of the affairs of the scheme. This was in response to the presidents independence day speech in which he announced that the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development would take over in handling the social investment programme. This she confirmed in a twitter post after meeting with the senior special assistant to the president on social investment, Maryam Uwais for briefing on the…
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We Are Producing Enough Food For Ourselves – Sabo Nanono
The minister for agriculture and rural development has announced that the country is producing enough food for itself and the word ‘hunger’ can be seen as a laughable term when heard from the lips of Nigerians. These he said at a press briefing to mark the world food day in Abuja. He further stated that the price of food items are fairly cheap when compared to other countries who have turned the country into their dumping ground for expired food items which is the reason for border closure in Nigeria. His words: “I think we are producing enough to feed…
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Nigerian Educational System Is In Serious Trouble – Soyinka
Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka on Sunday October 13, raised an alarm over the Nigerian educational system which he said is in serious trouble. In his speech at the presentation of a play entitled ‘Folly of Men’ (an adaptation of three plays from Soyinka’s ‘Trial of Brother Jero’, Femi Osofisan’s ‘No More the Wasted Breed’, and Bode Sowande’s ‘Mamiwater’s Wedding’) to mark the 90th anniversary of the Government College Ibadan at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Soyinka described the Nigerian educational system as ‘horrifying’. He further added the country is very low education wise, and there should be more effort in making people realize what education…
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Pastor Adeboye Bashes Federal Government Over Policies, Disagrees With Border Closure, VAT Increase, Others
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye is of the opinion that the Nigerian Government needs to refocus its plans toward initiatives that would lessen the suffering and burdens of Nigerians. He spoke last Sunday at the Special Independence Day Celebration of the church at its headquarters, RCCG, Throne of Grace, Ebute-Metta, Lagos. The programme tagged Arise attracted worshippers and traditional rulers led by the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, His royal highness, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo. He further pointed out the closure of borders to importation of rice was ill-conceived because it has…
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Guide To Dating An African Brother With Dr Love
Everyday ladies from all over the world fall in love with our African brothers. They fall in love for several reason. Some are interested in our big something, some in our culture, some just want to have multi-cultural children. Never bad-mouth his country: You will end up having arguments. Most Africans are touchy about their homeland. They know there is a lot wrong with the continent but they are not comfortable when these attacks come from a foreigner. You can express your opinion but never badmouth his country. Learn how to cook: The old saying still rings true for a…
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How To Restructure Nigeria’s Educational System
Most Nigerians older than 30years old have heard stories or even experienced the days when students were served chicken and ice cream. The Nigerian degree was respected all over the world. You did not have to take Standardized tests or any tests proving your ability to speak English. Fast forward a few years with the military in charge, the standard of educational system began to spiral downwards. ASUU strike became a regular part of our daily life. The system slowly decayed from top to bottom. Our public primary schools are a shadow of themselves. Politicians now send their children to…
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Increasing Youth Participation In Nigerian Politics
Once upon a time, 30year-olds were running the affairs of this country. Today, what we have is gerontocracy-government of the old by the old. Interestingly, these politicians have now positioned their children to take power after them. It is imperative that young people in Nigeria take advantage of their number as the country has one of the fastest growing young populations in Africa. There are several ways to do this. 1. Join a political party. Rather than sit around and complain, position yourself within a political party. At first, it will look like one is starting from the bottom but…
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How To Avoid Fake It, Even If You Don’t Have It Syndrome
For many Nigerian Entertainers, the road to success is paved with lies. Not too long ago Tonto Dikeh came out to tell the world after her divorce that the Vehicle and gifts she had been showing off on Instagram and claiming were bought by her husband, Churchill, was actually bought by herself. She consistently lied to her fans about her marriage. Also popular Instagram blogger Blessing Okoro went on social media and posed with another man’s house as her own. She was arrested and disgraced. The shame she suffered was on full display for everyone on social media to see.…
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How To Become A Political Celebrity In Nigerian Politics (Part 1)
Becoming a household name in Nigerian politics is no easy feat. You need to have money in your family, bow to a political godfather or be a thug to make a name. There is however a new breed of politicians emerging who are using modern technology and old-school psychology to rise in politics. They are political celebs. In this two part series, we will take a look at their methods. Share money to people on the streets and film yourself doing it. Take the video of you helping a poor child selling on the streets and share it on social…
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Funmi Iyanda, Toke Makinwa And Nigeria’s Fake Feminists
The word ‘feminism’ means different things to different people, overall it is about women receiving equal treatment as men (not to be confused with sameness). However the problem with feminism has been the way the champions of the Nigerian brand have portrayed themselves. An important point to note is that though they will never admit to it, most feminists in Nigeria got to that point from bitterness. They got jilted by a lover and want everyone to be like them while the others are trying to make money off people’s sadness. If you are a feminist in Nigeria and care…
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