The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Friday 16th September 2022
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 16/09/22
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Deconstructing political smartness
Welcome back, old chum!” Opalaba announced himself with an unusual greeting on the phone. “What do you mean, welcome back? From where? I have always been at my base”, I shot back, as I sensed a mischief brewing. “I am just welcoming you back to your beat as a columnist. For a while, I thought
I may reunite with my ex-hubby, says Chacha Eke
Nollywood actress, Chacha Eke has hinted that she could reunite with her estranged husband if the chance presented itself. The actress, who made the comment, was responding to questions about her filmmaker husband, Austin Faani on her Instagram live. In the Instagram live session, a fan asked; “Why do you still have Faani on your
Nyesom Wike soars high
Describing Rivers State Governor, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike as a misunderstood person affirms the public perception of his persona. For him, the word cowardice has never existed in his lexical book, more reason he has remained dogged, fearless, and daring. However, a substantial amount of people take his confidence as an act of cartesian skepticism.
Dikio congratulates successor, hails Buhari, Monguno others
The immediate past Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has congratulated his successor, Maj.-Gen. Barry Ndiomu (retd) on his appointment. Dikio in a statement expressed confidence that Ndiomu would build and expand the foundation he laid to transform ex-agitators into net contributors to the economy. The former amnesty boss called on all stakeholders in the
Another letter to Mr President
Your Excellency, I feel compelled to write you as you get set to join other world leaders in New York for the United Nations General Assembly meetings. At the meetings, one of the issues that will crop up is climate change. My last letter to you, if my memory has not failed me, was in
Ogun: Amosun’s demolition, Abiodun’s compensation
Recently, a sore point in the Ogun State social experience was addressed as the Dapo Abiodun government began paying compensation to owners of properties demolished by the administration of Senator Ibikunle Amosun, ostensibly to facilitate the expansion of some road projects that were never executed across the state. Moved by the plight of the victims,
Ignoble exit of Boris Johnson
The passage of Queen Elizabeth 11 of Great Britain on Thursday, September 8, after a 70-year reign was a world headliner and dominant feature of commentaries. The epochal event heralded the emergence of King Charles 111. The two landmark transition events practically crowded out commentaries on another major political transition event two days earlier when,
UK-Africa ties: future looks gloomy under Liz Truss as political myopia reigns
Britain has a new prime minister in Liz Truss. For African leaders wondering what the new administration might mean for UK-Africa relationships, the view must be pretty gloomy. British politics has been solidly inward-looking for the past two (post-Brexit Conservative) prime ministers – Theresa May and Boris Johnson. It shows few signs of changing. Looking
Ethnic prejudices holding us back
SIR: The convulsive tenor of the campaign season is bringing out the worst in us. Daggers are drawn, tempers are inflamed; relationships are tested, and our differences are hyperboled. The 2023 presidential election is shaping up to be a tribal contest. Political fandom seems to be built around ethnic allegiance, and not necessarily on leadership
Time to re-think democracy in Africa
SIR: Every year on September 15, the world marks the International Day of Democracy. It is celebrated to strengthen democracy and highlight its values and principles. The theme this year is the “Importance of media freedom to democracy, peace, and delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals.” According to UNESCO, the day serves as an opportunity
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