Opinion

By Femi Ogbonnikan THE harrowing memory of the sustained attacks on inhabitants of Ketu-speaking communities in both Yewa North and Imeko-Afon Local Government Areas in Ogun State, can’t easily be erased. As a sad reminder, the attacks which occured between February and April 2021, took a terrific toll on human lives and also led to the destruction of scores of homes and other belongings. This was a manifestation of the brutality unleashed by the invading criminal herders on the natives for resisting cattle grazing on their farmlands. However, September 30, 2021, marked another milestone in a search by the Ogun State government for a lasting truce to the perennial clashes between farmers and herdsmen, following the assent into law of an “Anti-Open Grazing Bill” by the governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Ogun State House of Assembly passed the bill on July 8, 2021. Several gory incidents had occurred in the past before the current administration came on board. They were either … [Read more...] about Abiodun’s assent to anti-open grazing bill [Opinion]

By Arize Nwobu EXCHANGE rate is the price of one currency in terms of another and it is the back bone of international trade. It helps to determine the health of an economy and the well- being of citizens through the quantum and ratio of imports and exports. A country’s exchange rate is determined by its foreign exchange earnings and external reserves, and a number of variables interplay in the dynamics of foreign exchange. The import-export activity influences exchange rates and other critical parameters such as inflation, interest rate, trade surplus or deficit and GDP. Low exchange rates support inflows of foreign exchange and imports while high exchange rate and a strong domestic currency hampers exports which in turn hampers foreign exchange inflows. Recently Nigeria’s exchange rate took a turn and elicited concern but unnecessary criticisms against the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. But it was all unnecessary and unwarranted as we need to be clear on certain fundamentals … [Read more...] about Insights on economy and foreign exchange dynamics [Opinion]

By Onyema Sylvester Ikechukwu IT is extremely difficult to fault the precision, timing and genuineness of purpose of the Bill sponsored by Senator Smart Adeyemi representing Kogi West in the 9th Senate titled: “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Legal Education (Consolidation, Etc) Act by Establishing the Campuses for the Nigerian Law School and for Other Related Matters,” which is presently at the Senate. The Bill is detailed and progressive in intendment and purpose. In summary, it seeks the establishment of six more campuses to augment the existing six bringing the total number to twelve campuses. What seems to have slipped the mind is the new Port Harcourt campus of the Nigerian Law School under construction, funded by the Nyesom Wike-led Rivers State Government. The Bill named the proposed locations for the campuses, and specifically itemised the cost of the construction, establishment and one-year overhead cost of running the campuses, which altogether sums to about N32billion. … [Read more...] about Between more Law School campuses and vocational training in universities [Opinion]

. By ‘Yemi Adamolekun HOPELESS, powerless, voiceless, helpless – an adaptation of a phrase my dear friend and sister, Aisha Yesufu, uses often to describe how Nigerians feel was my first title for this article. I believe there is power in the words that we say, and our words have enough creative power such that what we say and believe in our minds & hearts shape our reality. I changed the title so the focus is not on the Nigeria that has stumbled to 61, but the Nigeria that will be standing tall at 100. I believe in Nigeria’s potential to truly be a great nation; the giant of Africa and indeed, a giant in the world. God has graciously blessed us with human and natural resources. Our location is strategic – literally halfway between Asia and the Americas. As a production hub, we would be unbeatable in terms of ease of access for distribution. We have lacked the leadership to harness our dogged spirit to build a nation of worth, valued at home and abroad, but we have … [Read more...] about Nigeria @ 61, EiE @ 11: Light, hope, power and voice [OPINION]

On Saturday night, a viral video emerged of a Washingon state trooper who apparently refused to get vaccinated as he submitted his resignation over the phone to a radio operator, in the process telling the state’s Democratic governor, Jay Inslee, who in August ordered state workers to show proof of vaccination by October 18 or lose their jobs, “Jay Inslee can kiss my a**.” The trooper stated, “This is my final sign-off. After 22 years of serving the citizens of the state of Washington, I am being asked to leave because I am dirty. Numerous fatalities, injuries. I’ve worked sick; I’ve played sick; buried lots of friends over these years. (I’d) like to thank you guys; I’d like to thank the citizens of Yakima County as well as my fellow officers within the valley. Without you guys I wouldn’t have been very successful; you kept me safe and got me home to my family every night. Thank you for that.” “Wish I could say more but this is it, so, state 1034, this is the last time you’ll hear … [Read more...] about Viral Video: State Trooper Resigns, Slams Dem Gov’s Vaccine Mandate: ‘Jay Inslee Can Kiss My A**’ | The Daily Wire