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Fani-Kayode vs Osinbajo: The emerging clash of pastors

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has not been in everyone’s good books, despite his apparent astute handling of the nation in the absence of President Buhari. Azu Ishiekwene has criticised Prof Osinbajo’s “tentativeness”, and this perceived reluctance to hammer down on issues may not be unconnected with his other vocation... Read More

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What will Fani-Kayode bring as PDP chairman?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Femi Fani-Kayode will be contesting the position of the national chairman of the PDP, if the position is zoned to the South-West, according to The Punch. The former aviation Minister was one of those who cheered to the victory won at the Supreme Court by the Ahmed Markafi faction over the... Read More

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Diezani loot: Has she made it harder for women?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Let’s face it, everybody is looking for reasons to give women less roles in the public life. As much we want to see society advance and push forward the topics of equality amongst genders and greater opportunities for women in Governance, there will always be groups who argue against it. Alison-Madueke,... Read More

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Ailing-Son Madueke: Where’s the place for compassion?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Amidst the corruption and money laundering scandals, it is common knowledge that Diezani Alison-Madueke, for over two years now, has been battling breast cancer. A poignant interview with the publisher of Ovation Magazine, Chief Dele Momodu revealed the former Minister in a state quite faded from her usual appearance. Photos of... Read More

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Diezani Alison-Madueke: Lock her up?

by Alexander O. Onukwue If only to serve as a firm example to active and potential launderers, the current allegations against former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke had better lead to something concrete. By the way the law works, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke will remain innocent until proven guilty, despite the weight of evidence stacked against her.... Read More

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The Explainer: The case against Diezani, Aluko and Omokore

by Alexander O. Onukwue The United States Department of Justice has initiated charges of money laundering against Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke. The case against her involves two other persons, Kolawole Aluko and Jide Omokore. Both are believed to have paid bribes to the NNPC, which was under Alison-Madueke’s supervision, in... Read More

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NHIS: Are Nigerians even bothered about healthcare?

by Alexander O. Onukuwe Generally speaking, the current NHIS problems have not raised as much concern on social media as, say, the switch of Etisalat to 9Mobile; it’s not even seen as a big an issue as a Friday evening spat between Hushpuppi and Phyno. The complexity of the Health Insurance business does not really... Read More

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NHIS: Is Prof. Yusuf hissing at Acting President, Osinbajo?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Has the suspended NHIS boss said he is not answerable to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo? The answer lies in the interpretation of the content of his statement of five reasons explaining why he would not obey the order of suspension as directed by Prof Isaac Adewole. In the first two of... Read More

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The NHIS clash of corruption, explained

by Alexander O. Onukwue Prof Usman Yusuf, the suspended Executive Secretary of the NHIS, is refusing to go and claims he is being victimised for fighting corruption. That is, the Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole – who is serving the Buhari/Osinbajo administration – is seeking to remove from office because he is fulfilling one of... Read More

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NHIS: What’s in it for the House Committee on Health?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Executive Secretary of the NHIS has dug his heels that he is going nowhere, and it would seem the support from the House of Representatives has provided an extra motivation. NHIS boss, Usman Yusuf, was suspended by the Minister of Health on July 6, but the Secretary has replied with... Read More

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NHIS: Why is Osinbajo involved in the matter?

by Alexander O. Onukwue There is a situation with the administration of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) which is brewing into a clash of powers that could stink. Per media reports, the Executive Secretary, Prof Usman Yusuf, has been directed to proceed on a three month suspension. This was communicated to him in a... Read More

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EiE Nigeria successfully hosts conversation on ‘Party Politics 101 – The Good, Bad & Ugly’

“Give young people a greater voice. They are the future and they are much wiser than we give them credit for.” – Desmond Tutu EiE Nigeria successfully hosted a conversation around the workings of the Nigerian political party system and how young people can get involved on Saturday, July 8, 2017. The panellists – Ayisha... Read More

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9Mobile and Banks: Should we be worried about our money?

by Alexander O. Onukwue N541bn: That was the amount owed by Etisalat Nigeria to ten commercial banks who were involved in the company’s debts. Following the reasoning of Iroko TV founder, Jason Njoku, a reasonable sum of all that money belongs to ordinary Nigerian customers who keep their savings in those banks. No panic was... Read More

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Will 9Mobile retain these 4 Etisalat product and services?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Changes in management and company structure usually call for revisions in strategy and focus. It is sure to happen with 9Mobile, giving the financial commitments it will have to shed to stay competitive and relevant in the Nigerian market after its debt problems. Besides cutting down on its budgets for advertising... Read More

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Will 9Mobile actually survive?

by Alexander O. Onukwue After the troubles of the past weeks, the feeling is that it should take more than just a name change for the company formerly known as Etisalat to rebound. If you followed them on Twitter, it would appear as though nothing has really changed. Customers are still being attended to like... Read More

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9Mobile: What’s in a name that makes this wrong?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Etisalat, the youth-centric mobile network that came with a lot of buzz in the hope of transforming the communications industry in Nigeria is no more. After its problems with loans, debt financing and disgruntled Arab investors, what we now have is 9Mobile. The trading company, EMTS, had indeed tried to retain... Read More

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Etisalat to 9Mobile: How did it go from boom to burst, to new beginnings?

by Alexander O. Onukwue It began with zipped green lips, that gradually became unzipped, and was unveiled to us as the Naija Network. Etisalat, from day one, looked like it was going to be different from the existing mobile telecommunications networks that were in existence in the country. There was a targeted appeal to the... Read More

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Vision 2019: Who represents the PDP’s best chance?

by Alexander O. Onukwue From a national point of view, it is probably still too early to begin speculations about the elections in 2019. Ordinary Nigerians have not reaped much from the exertions of the previous cycle, and many are disillusioned with the whole political process. But, without a doubt, politicians are already scheming for... Read More

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Rebuild PDP? This is why it will be no different in 2019

by Alexander O. Onukwue One advantage of supporting people to run for elections is that, regardless of whether they win or not, you would gain some lessons from their experience. Ayisha Osori, former CEO of the Nigerian Women’s Trust, and an experienced lawyer who has practiced in Nigerian and in New York, ran for the... Read More

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Stay or Go: What now for Ali Modu Sheriff?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the PDP Chairmanship tussle in favour of Ahmed Makarfi, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, it appears, is out in the cold. The former Borno State Governor became the Chairman of the Party to complete the tenure of Adamu Mu’azu in 2015 after the crushing defeats in... Read More

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On your marks: 2019 is close and Makarfi is already behind schedule

by Alexander O. Onukwue There are approximately twenty months between now and the next general elections in 2019, and Ahmed Makarfi, the now authenticated PDP Chairman, is already behind schedule. The internal problems of the party has left it without a proper structure over the past two years, causing factions and disgruntlement amongst members, some... Read More

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What Buhari’s government can learn from PDP’s ended crises

by Alexander O. Onukwue The judgment delivered on Wednesday by the Supreme Court which declared Senator Ahmed Makarfi as the authentic Chairman of the Party was more than a definitive court statement. It was a lifeline to the PDP to rebuild, some kind of affirmation of the Party’s credibility, and also a note of lesson... Read More

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Baba on the way: 4 persons that need to do housekeeping

by Alexander O. Onukwue President Muhammadu Buhari will soon be in the country, according to Prof Osinbajo, the Acting President. The Prof did not specifically mention the time it would take for Buhari to make a comeback from his over two-month absence. Depending on how “soon” is, his imminent return will mean there will be... Read More

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President Buhari

In London: They spoke for over an hour, will Buhari now (properly) address the Nation?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The last time Nigerians heard anything that resembled spoken words from President Buhari, it was said in a language understood by less than a third of the country. It was mostly incoherent and, according to those familiar with the matter, was apparently jammed within a one-minute window which was all the... Read More

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Did Osinbajo go to London to show solidarity with the First Lady?

by Alexander O. Onukwue President Buhari is recuperating well and will be back in the country soon, according to Prof Osinbajo. The Acting President’s surprise trip to London was done and dusted within a matter of hours, catching some somewhat unawares. Prof Osinbajo has returned to the country, presiding over the meeting of the Federal... Read More

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London Call: 4 things Osinbajo should have asked of Buhari in London

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has returned from a quick jog to London to meet President Muhammadu Buhari, with good news about the President’s health. Prof Osinbajo says he had a good lengthy conversation with Buhari, lasting over an hour. He says Buhari was in high spirits and is recuperating fast.... Read More

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London and back: Osinbajo is not risking a Hye-Jack!

by Alexander O. Onukwue Once bitten, twice shy. The last time the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo left this country on an official duty, it almost became a Yakubu Gowon something. But for Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki’s resisted temptation, Prof Osinbajo would have gone from the Aso Rock sofa to a bench in a waiting... Read More

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When will the Palace Parrots start telling us about what’s really happening with Buhari?

by Alexander O. Onukwue At the last count, President Muhammadu Buhari had at least five aides on matters of media and communications, but not a single one has made any definite statement on the health of their boss. With the conundrum around the Animal Farm, Bashir Ahmad was one of the first to tweet the... Read More

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Forget about the hyenas, Osinbajo should beware of house rats

by Alexander O. Onukwue We are not going to complain that Nigeria has been reduced to metaphors in the Animal Farm. For all its worth, it tells the state of the country at the moment where there is a diabolic lack of clarity about the President. Last he was seen was in Nigeria, before supposedly... Read More

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The Nigerian Farm: Why are the weaker animals only praying?

by Alexander O. Onukwue It would seem that the comments made by Senator Shehu Sani, and followed up on by the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has confirmed the thought by Nnamdi Kanu that Nigeria is a zoo. On many other points, most people do not agree with the IPOB leader’s controversial statements, which have often... Read More

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