Tag: P.M.NEWS editorial
A Laudable Step By Nigeria’s House Of Reps
On Tuesday, the Nigerian House of Representatives urgently came up with a motion and, indeed, approved that the electorate in the…
Election Violence An Ill Wind
It remains a truth so certain that most Nigerian politicians do not really believe in the Nigeria Project. What they…
Elections In The North-East
With the prevailing insecurity occasioned by relentless gruesome attacks by Boko Haram in North-Eastern states in the country, many Nigerians…
JUSUN Strike And Judiciary’s Autonomy
The strike embarked on by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, is a struggle for real autonomy of the…
The Choices We Make
Nigerians, be they contestants, the electorate, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and security agencies, have again reached that…
Diversifying Nigeria’s Economy
For decades, Nigeria has been over relying on oil to drive its economy. Following the massive decline in global oil…
2015: A Gloomy Year For Nigerian Consumers
The outgone 2014 was a tough year for the Nigerian consumer, but 2015 may likely be even tougher. From all…
The Gathering Storm
Less than six weeks to the general elections in Nigeria that promise to be the toughest contest since the return…
Another Unjustifiable Increase In Electricity Tariff
The recent announcement by Sam Amadi, Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, concerning an increase in electricity tariff…
Nigerian Judiciary And 2015 Elections
As the 2015 general elections approach, the input of the Nigerian Judiciary in ensuring that the polls are credible is…
Dokubo’s Incendiary Utterances
Inflammatory utterances in recent times by a former militant leader in the Niger Delta, Asari Dokubo, should be condemned by…
Ebola Red Alert This Season
In recent times, some countries in West Africa have been plagued by the killer Ebola virus disease. Though Nigeria had…
Beware Of Fraudsters This Christmas
Christmas is just a few days away and as expected smart shoppers are already crawling online shop for clearance sales…
Politicking Without Manifestoes
Barely seven weeks to the Presidential election on 14 February, Nigerians still do not know what the candidates intend to…
The Tough Battle Before Jonathan
At last the much awaited primary elections of the various political parties have been concluded. The major parties have announced…
Inflicting Pains On Nigerians
The on-going strike by the two major oil workers’ unions in the country- Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association…
Legislature As Victim Of Democracy
History has shown that countries with the most successful form of democracy have a virile legislature. The same history further…
Stop Police Brutality
A recent case of police brutality in Lagos has been greeted with outrage and condemnation. The case highlights the lawlessness…
Curbing Incessant Jail Breaks
The recent attacks and jail break in the country have clearly shown the security lapses in prisons across the country.…
Need For Lagos APC Gov Aspirants To Close Ranks
As the dust raised by the Lagos All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primary held last Thursday settles, there is the…
Heavy Traffic During Holy Ghost Congress
The traffic snarl on Lagos – Ibadan expressway always worsens in December when various churches along the busy road hold…
Need For Level Playing Field In Party Primaries
As political parties’ primaries for various elective positions take place all over Nigeria, there is need for a level playing…
Signing Anti-Stigma Bill Into Law
Despite the massive public enlightenment, it is distressing that HIV/AIDS victims are still being stigmatised in the country. It thus,…
The New Forex Policy Of Doom
Last month, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rolled out a new foreign exchange market policy, which excluded finished products,…
Ending Violence Against Women
Seven years after the Lagos State House of Assembly passed the Protection Against Domestic Violence Law in 2007, too many…
Nigeria’s Alarming Debt Profile
The debt profile of Nigeria is beginning to reach an alarming height, throwing up discomfort among the citizens of the…
The Feeble War Against Oil Thieves
The menace of oil theft and sea piracy in the nation’s maritime sector is becoming worrisome, with the feeble attempt…
Fake Affidavit Business In Lagos Courts
The thriving business of issuing fake affidavits in all courts across Lagos State is a worrisome trend that is undermining…
Security Operatives’ Rascality
The invasion on Saturday of the data collection centre of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos by armed security…
The Plight Of The Nigerian Child
Children are the greatest treasures of life, but as the the world celebrates today the 25th anniversary of the Convention…