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tosin adesina June 12, 2018

Buhari’s Iftar, in whose Interest?

Iftar, a major period of the Ramadan fast signals the end of the day's fast as all Muslims are expected to pray and finally break the fast with food which…

Azeez June 16, 2017

Osinbajo’s meeting with Igbo leaders was a complete waste – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has berated Acting President Yemi Osinbajo for not inviting its leader, Nnamdi Kanu to the resolution meeting he held with Igbo leaders. Osinbajo had…

Azeez March 2, 2017

Constituency projects are a waste of government funds – Afenifere

by Azeez Adeniyi Chairman of the Afenifere Renewal Group, Olawale Oshun has said the inclusion of constituency projects in the budget is a waste of government funds. Oshun stated this…

Op-ed Editor February 5, 2017

Opinion: “Mangoes are out” (Nigeria’s Portfolio of Waste)

Adewunmi Emoruwa I often say — we (Nigerians) are an unserious people. Though I blurt jokingly most times, the severity of this statement remains intact. Earlier this week, on Monday,…

Op-ed Editor December 12, 2016

Simon Kolawole: Rethinking the definition of waste

by Simon Kolawole The middle-aged man sprinted in my direction, seized my suitcase and began towing me to his cab. I was startled by the aggression, but I played along,…

Op-ed Editor October 7, 2016

Poju Oyemade: Wastage in governance

Reflecting on a very profound speech given at the Platform, I came to the conclusion that Mr Peter Obi (whom I only met for the first time two hours before…

Op-Ed Editor May 19, 2015

Opinion: Jonathan’s only legacies are waste and corruption

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Looking back through our history, Nigeria has been led by a series of heads of states and presidents. Some like Murtala Muhammed, Muhammadu Buhari the President-elect,…

May 3, 2014

Opinion: Pres. Jonathan must protect Buhari at all cost

by Nze Anizor But unlike what many people think, their ultimate target will not be the President; it will be General Buhari who rebuffed their request to negotiate on their…

March 3, 2014

Nasir el-Rufai: The Presidency’s budget of waste

by Nasir El-Rufai Unfortunately, the Presidency’s current budget proposal shows no indication of any real progress or positive change, only the jamboree mentality that has become a hallmark of Jonathan’s…

February 16, 2014

Perry Brimah: These are President Jonathan’s 20 most notable ‘legacies’

by Peregrino Brimah Others include, Private jets, Dokubo, Al Mustapha, the gay rapist released, Eloping with Diezani, begging three times failed NSA Gusau, keeping 'Facrook' in office and on payroll,…

February 4, 2014

Sam Nda-Isaiah: Jonathan should find a better way to waste our time

by Sam Nda-Isaiah If you see a snake, just kill it. Don’t form a committee on snakes. Jonathan’s national conference has dominated discussions lately and I really wonder why. I…

October 12, 2013

Photo of the Day: Gov. Fashola (surely) won’t like this, would he?

by Oge Okonkwo Judging from the hilarious photo, it is clear to see that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has serious issues to contend with when it comes to…

September 25, 2013

Japheth Omojuwa: #OurNASS – The legitimization of waste (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa This is one more opportunity to make a demand on our society and its so-called democracy. Some have said this will not achieve anything. Some have offered other…

September 20, 2013

Opinion: The National Assembly is a symbol of waste

by Jaye Gaskia With nearly N1tn investment on constituency development over ten years, and about 17 such projects per LGA, why has poverty rate grown from 54% in 2004 to…

September 9, 2013

6 ‘waste of time’ gym workouts to avoid

by Mumbai Mirror Many people have got it wrong that working out only on machines is beneficial for body building. 1. Focusing only on machines Working out on machines is…

August 6, 2013

Opinion: ASUU strike – A case for choosing a private university

by Ifeanyi Uddin Unable to answer these questions, I have committed to sending my child to a private university. The ambience of these remind of mission-run secondary schools of yore.…

February 4, 2013

Opinion: Ways to put our limited resources to better use in healthcare

by Chijioke Kaduru While raising more money for health is crucial for lower-income countries striving to move closer to universal coverage, it is just as important to get the most…

January 18, 2013

Lagos evacuates 3.6m tonnes of waste last year

Godwin Akanfe Lagos state generated 3.6 million tonnes of refuse in 2012. This figure was given by Olabode Coker, the Chairman of the Association of Wastes Managers of Nigeria (AWAM)…

Oluwapelumi July 3, 2012

How much? N 2.19 trillion spent on fuel subsidy in 2011

by Staff Writer The country should be awash with petrol, if the figures from last year's fuel subsidy payments are to be believed. The finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said yesterday at a…

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