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Favour Afolabi: Nigeria and the dearth of “Available Intellectualism”
Today marks 100 days (or so) since Muhammadu Buhari won the elections - and while I care about; and have made known my position so many times, about his non-composition…
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Sidenote: Barth Nnaji and the tragedy of government in Nigeria
*Nnaji is a YNaija Person of the Year 2012 finalist by Stanley Azuakola On August 27, Barth Nnaji hit the road. In this season of lists, perhaps we should just…
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Dele Momodu: The lessons we should learn from India and China
by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, there are two countries Nigeria must seek to emulate if we ever plan to move forward from our permanent state of inertia. Those countries, India…
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Pres. Jonathan plans cabinet reshuffle, seeks replacement for Barth Nnaji
by Isi Esene There are indications that the federal cabinet might witness some reshuffling as President Goodluck Jonathan prepares to find suitable replacements for the former power minister, Prof. Barth…
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Report: IBB, Abdulsalami, Tinubu bid for unbundled PHCN companies
by Akan Ido Thisday newspaper has an interesting story today which, if true, means that Nigerians are about to see some of its most powerful men and former leaders, get…
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Goodluck means power: President recomposes two power sector committees
by Stanley Azuakola Right from his first few months in office, one thing the body language of President Goodluck Jonathan made very clear was that he would want to be…
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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Barth Nnaji – I hate to say ‘I told you so’ (YNaija FrontPage)
Never got love from a government man Heading downstream till the levee gives in What can I do to get the money We ain't got the money, we ain't getting…
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Opinion: Barth Nnaji and our choices as a nation
by Sam Hart Prof. Bart Nnaji made his name outside the shores of this country as an academic and highly sought after Professor of a rare and highly technical field…
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Why Barth Nnaji had to go – President Jonathan
by Stanley Azuakola In Anambra State yesterday, President Goodluck Jonathan validated the position of the ex-minister of Power Barth Nnaji that he did not resign because of any wrongdoing. Nnaji…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Megawatts of controversy
“I understand that Prof. Barth Nnaji is going to man the power sector. He is a man for whom I have tremendous respect (and he comes with impeccable credentials for…
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“Barth Nnaji was the obstacle to power sector reforms” – Trade Union Congress
by Isi Esene The president of the Trade Union Congress, Comrade Peter Esele, yesterday showed its support for the removal of the former Power minister, Prof. Barth Nnaji, describing his…
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“God has answered our prayers” – PHCN workers rejoice over Nnaji’s resignation
by Stanley Azuakola It’s bye-bye for Barth Nnaji. All his vision and plans for the power sector will either die with his resignation or if he’s lucky, pursued by his…
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Why I resigned – Barth Nnaji
by Stanley Azuakola Barth Nnaji — Nigeria’s Minister of Power until yesterday — has explained the reason for his surprise move to resign from the federal cabinet yesterday. According to him, he…
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Lights out: Power minister, Barth Nnaji resigns
by Isi Esene The minister of Power, Professor Barth Nnaji has tendered his resignation. It is not clear why he has decided to do so at this this time but…
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TICKER: They can’t do it: Power minister says a PHCN workers’ strike would be illegal
The minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, today (Saturday) said electricity workers in the country cannot go on strike. He said embarking on a strike action will be unconstitutional and…
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“There will be no retrenchments and no reduction in salaries” – Barth Nnaji wants PHCN workers to calm down
by Adeniyi Abdul Minister of Power Professor Barth Nnaji has called on PHCN workers to cooperate with the government in the ongoing power sector reforms. Speaking at the signing of…
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Ask your union leaders – Barth Nnaji tells PHCN workers where to go in search of pension funds
by Adeniyi Abdul Minister of Power Barth Nnaji yesterday responded to demands made by the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) and the National Union of Electricity…
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Stand-off: Power minister refused entry into PHCN HQ
by Isi Esene The minister of Power, Professor Barth Nnaji got a rude shock yesterday when he was prevented from entering the PHCN corporate headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, by members…
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And another one! FG promises power in four weeks
by Isi Esene There’s a new deadline in operation in the power sector. The Vice President, Namadi Sambo, has directed that all challenges plaguing the transmission and distribution of electricity…
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‘Every promise I made, I kept’ – Top 10 power quotes by power minister Prof Barth Nnaji
by Stanley Azuakola Nigeria’s minister of Power, Prof Barth Nnaji granted a lengthy interview to Thisday newspaper. We had to read it, so you won’t have to bother. Here are…
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Do you agree with ThisDay? Paper gives Diezani Allison-Madueke an A for performance
Diezani Alison-Madueke, A-grade public servant by Stanley Azuakola As part of its Democracy Day countdown, Thisday newspapers did a special report today which scored the performance of ministers serving in the…
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Power supply to be steady in 6 months- Minister of Power makes yet another promise
by Lekan Olanrewaju Just last week, Minister of Power Barth Nnaji sent a strong message to Nigerians, saying that he "totally understands" what they are passing through with the state of…
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“We are appalled”- Group demands PHCN refund N378 billion, as government moves to avert strike
by Lekan Olanrewaju The Coalition for Social Equality has spoken out against the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, demanding that the company pay the amount of N378 billion to…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: PHCN workers condemn sack of executives; threaten strike
by Lekan Olanrewaju PHCN workers on Thursday threatened to embark on an indefinite strike to protest unmet demands. They also condemned the compulsory retirement of three top executives of the company. The…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy