Tag: P.M.NEWS editorial
‘Offensive’ Question: Gov Amosun’s High-Handedness
Governor Ibikunle Amosun’s decision to fire six officials of the Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, including a…
As Cameroon Dares Nigeria Again
As Nigerians in Bakassi and Abana continue to rue the loss of their communities to Cameroon following the International Court…
The Declining Fortunes Of Female Soccer
The fortunes of Nigerian female soccer have been on the decline in the last few years with little or no…
Badeh’s Sad Confession
The recent shocking revelation by the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (retd), that he…
As JAMB Loses Relevance
The needless crisis precipitated by the controversial cut-off mark imposed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on candidates…
Cultists Spreading Terror
The last few months have been a harrowing experience for Lagosians as hoodlums, social miscreants and so-called cultists have engaged…
As Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc In Lagos
In the last few years, torrential rains, accompanied by gale-forcewinds have wreaked havoc by leaving in its wake death and…
Unending Apapa Traffic Gridlock
There appears to be no end to the reign of terror being unleashed on motorists and residents of Apapa area…
Sack Of Service Chiefs Long Overdue
Most Nigerians were not surprised when President Muhammadu Buhari sacked the service chiefs of the army, navy and air force,…
Enough Of The Bloodletting
The last few weeks have seen an upsurge in the attacks by Boko Haram, this time not only in its…
Better Life For IDPs
The pathetic fate of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Northeastern part of Nigeria was fully brought home on social…
The Danger In Same-Sex Marriage
On Friday, 26 June, the US Supreme Court legalised same-sex marriage throughout the nation. In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme…
The Menace Of Non Academic Students
To some people, it would sound strange that some students in tertiary institutions are non academic students. This category of…
As Robbers Return To Lagos
Robbers are beginning to bare their fangs in Lagos after the long respite enjoyed by residents of the state. Their…
Cyber Crime In Nigeria
Recently, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, Deputy Governor, Financial Systems Stability, Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said 2.4 per cent of banking…
A Profligate Government And Buhari’s Burden
The manner former President Goodluck Jonathan was spending hard currency during his electioneering campaign suggested that he was going to…
Kidnapping As An Ill-Wind
Kidnapping has become so rampant that hardly a day passes without report of the incident happening in our country. The…
Anti-Rape Bill And Child Abuse
Nothing gives away the Sexual Offences Bill, also known as the anti-rape bill, passed by the immediate past National Assembly,…
The Jumbo N9b NASS Wardrobe Allowance
Nigerians are not happy about reports that members of the National Assembly would receive a wardrobe allowance of about N9…
Senseless Killing Of Corp Members
The recent senseless killings of National Youth Service Corp, NYSC, members serving in various parts of the country is unacceptable…
NERC’s Obsession With Tariff Increase
The obsession of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to increase electricity tariff amounts to putting the cart before the…
A House Divided
Nigerians are divided over the manner the leadership of the National Assembly emerged on Tuesday. While some say the emergence…
The Killer Gin
Locally brewed gin also known as Ogogoro is a popular drink among the poor and rural dwellers because it is…
The Task Before Obasa And The 8th Assembly
Monday, 8 June, marked a new era in the history of the legislative arm of Lagos State. It was the…
Avoidable Tragedies
Residents of Lagos are still counting their losses arising from fire ignited by petrol tankers that crashed at Iyana-Ipaja, Idimu,…
Ambode’s Riot Act To LASTMA, KAI
The riot act read to officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and the Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI,…
Unending Trial Of Suspected Fuel Subsidy Thieves
When the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in 2012 took the bold step to arrest and prosecute suspected fraudulent…
The Need For Prepaid Electricity Meters
Nigerians have a lot of challenges to grapple with. One of these challenges is the failure of electricity distribution companies…
Preventing Oil Tanker Fire Tragedies
Tragedies caused by oil tankers will continue to occur unless the government takes decisive measures to stem them. Curbing oil tanker…
Ending Nigeria’s Perennial Oil Crises
It is less than 24 hours to the historic inauguration that would see President Goodluck Jonathan hand the baton of…