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Retirement, which ordinarily is a phase in life redolent with a sense of fulfilment and happiness in other parts of the world, is a nightmare in Nigeria. Workers in the public services in the states of the country retire without being paid their pensions and gratuities for about a decade. Many have slumped and died in endless queues, while undergoing a series of verifications and documentation…

President Muhammadu Buhari said Saturday that he is aware poor Nigerians are ‘facing hardship’ due to the currency change policy of the government. Mr Buhari said this in a statement by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu. “While taking note that the poorest section of society is facing hardship as they often keep hard cash at home for various expenses, President Buhari gave strong assurances that the…

Presidency replies Obasanjo, says former president’s frustrated

The presidency has said the criticism of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari by former President Olusegun Obasanjo was borne “out of frustration.” It said the attitude of the former president towards Mr Buhari was the height of selfishness and little short of “moral squalor.” The presidency stated this in a statement by one its spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Monday. The statement was…

EDITORIAL: A hopeful 2023, despite spiralling insecurity

The much-awaited year, 2023, is here. Its resonance in every neighbourhood and public place across the country is exemplified in the cascade of the age-long compliment, “Happy New Year.” The shibboleth is an expression of joy and hope for a brighter year ahead. Indeed, those who are lucky to have witnessed the new dawn have good reasons to be rapturous as the just ended 2022, in every material…

Obasanjo’s endorsement of Peter Obi “worthless” – Tinubu’s campaign

The APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has dismissed the endorsement of the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Peter Obi, by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing it as “worthless.” It said the APC candidate, Bola Tinubu, will not lose sleep over Mr Obasanjo’s action, because the former president is a “political paper weight” who had not successfully made anyone win election in…

BREAKING: 2023: Obasanjo endorses Peter Obi for president

The former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has endorsed Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, as his preferred choice for president in next month’s election. Mr Obasanjo gave his endorsement in an open letter to young Nigerians on Sunday. “None of the contestants is a saint but when one compares their character, antecedent, their understanding, knowledge, discipline…

Court stops SSS from arresting, harassing CBN Gov Emefiele

A court in Abuja has restrained the State Security Service (SSS) from arresting the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over allegations of terrorism financing. The SSS had levelled the same allegation against him in another suit. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Garki, Abuja, issued the restraining order stopping the SSS from arresting the CBN governor on…

EDITORIAL: Why Emefiele must go – now!

Once again, Mr Godwin Ifeanyichukwu Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, is in the news. Central bankers the world over have dominated newspaper headlines as they have sought to tighten monetary conditions to stave off rising prices in their respective economies. As domestic inflation rises relentlessly, Mr Emefiele, a late comer to the idea of combating inflation with increases in…