“In the 21st Century, a situation whereby criminal elements masquerading as local government revenue collectors brazenly block federal and state roads extorting money and, in some instances, inflicting injuries on truck, trailer drivers should not be condoned by a responsive and responsible government” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JUNE 20, 2024 In the past few weeks, Erasmus Ikhide, a Nigerian journalist, ...
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Nigeria Confronts Its Worst Economic Crisis in a Generation – New York Times
“It’s gotten so dire that there have been several deadly stampedes for free or discounted rice distributed by the government — including one in March at a university in the central state of Nasarawa where seven students were killed. Mr. Tinubu promised to create a million jobs and quadruple the size of the economy within a decade, but has ...
Read More »Edo 2024: The Story of Slaves who love their Chains and the Panel Beater – By Adolphus Arebanmhen Aletor
“Okpebholo’s detractors, including those from his own region, have ridiculed him as a mere “panel beater.” However, Shaibu’s support suggests that Okpebholo is the right person to “panel beat” the damaged state, divided along ethnic, political, and religious lines, into an inclusive Edo State” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JUNE 18, 2024 Dr. D.K. Olukoya’s book, “Slaves Who Love Their ...
Read More »Eid El-Kabir 2024: Mallam Yashi calls for unity, peace, love and support for President Tinubu as Muslims mark sallah
“In the spirit of the occasion which symbolizes sacrifice, love, obedience and tolerance, I appeal to all Muslims to continue to show love and affection to one another and support the Tinubu Administration in its determination to move the country forward” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JUNE 16, 2024 The Executive Director Humanitarian Affairs of the North East Development Commission, ...
Read More »Early Childhood of Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ 571 CE
“When I lifted him in my arms and returned to my place I put him on my breast and to my great surprise, my breasts overflowed with milk. He drank to his heart’s content and so too did his foster brother, and then both of them went to sleep although my baby had not been able to sleep the ...
Read More »Still on June 12: How presumed winner of the election, Chief MKO Abiola died – US Ambassador Susan Rice
“About five minutes into the conversation, Abiola started to cough, at first mildly and intermittently, and then rackingly with consistency. He said he was hot, so I asked his dutiful minder, “Please turn up the air-conditioning.” Noticing a tea service on the table between us, I offered Abiola, “Would you like some tea to help calm your cough?” “Yes,” ...
Read More »Our Culture: The Gwandara Pagan Hausas called “Maisumbubara” – By Mallam Abdulkarim Muhammad Abdullahi
“Ironically both royal brothers, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and his younger brother, Aminu Ado Bayero were all being generously exposed to the ancient historical reality of the pre-Islamic ownership of the Hausa Kingdom of the Maisumbubara Dala and Goran Dutse Hills Cave Dwellers of ancient Kano” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JUNE 15, 2024 This is my reflection on the untold ...
Read More »From our Archives: Cattle Grazing – High Court Ruling 1969 by Hon. Justice Adewale Thompson
“I do not accept the contention of Defendants that a custom exists which imposes an obligation on the owner of farm to fence his farm whilst the owner of cattle allows his cattle to wander like pests and cause damage. Such a custom if it exists, is unreasonable and I hold that it is repugnant to natural justice, equity, ...
Read More »Economy: When pepper, onions, tomato and breakfast become ungetatable in Africa’s largest economy… A political contact tracing beyond party lines, By Kichime Goyang Gotau, FCILG USA.
“How could the price of a basket of tomato become N75,000 overnight! And the price of a small bucket of pepper be sold at N20,000? The answer is simple: The vicious cycle of insecurity (war in the North East) and sundry banditry cum cattle rustling, as well as those similar challenges across the country, are inter-connected. Government policy think ...
Read More »The Devastating Legacy of Tinubu’s Fuel Subsidy Removal: A Year of Economy Woe – By Erasmus Ikhide
“President Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidies was a missed opportunity and aborted chance to invest in social security and services. Billions of dollars were saved, yet the government failed to channel them into vital sectors like healthcare, education, and social welfare. This neglect has exacerbated poverty and inequality” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JUNE 12, 2024 IN the massive ...
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