The Titanic crash of 1912 was among the four most calamitous tragedies of the 20th century in the history of humanity. The others were World War I (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), World War II (1939 to 1945), and the Challenger STS Explosion of 28th January 1986. World War I and II claimed millions of lives and properties worth inestimable trillions of US Dollars principally caused by human conflicts oiled by power greed, colonialism, selfishness, and muscle-flexing among the so-called superpowers and their allies. However, the Titanic crash and Challenger explosion claimed less than 2,000 lives and properties worth a few billion US Dollars were caused by human unforeseen errors that eroded the confidence, which was created by human intelligence and advancement. These two tragedies, the Titanic crash, and the Challenger explosion shocked the world, brought out the fallibility of human technologies, and reinforced the conviction of some of us that Nature has omniscient power, which is auto-galvanized by the Almighty.
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While we knew and respected each other from a distance, I first met Ja’afar Ja’afar in 2015 when I was serving my second stint as the editor of Friday Leadership.
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Rev. Yakubu Pam as the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) on 4th July, 2020.
By Bashir Rabe Mani Democracy is the government of the people, for the people and by the people. This is by far the widely and globally accepted definition of democracy. It is also the vastly accepted system of government across the world. Any other form of leadership, except democracy is therefore vehemently rejected. It is certainly unarguable that democracy brings developments to nation states and societies as under it, the electorate entrust their mandates to their elected representatives who are in turn expected to hold them only in trust. This means that they should exercise such mandates diligently, piously, transparently…
One of the VALUES l took from Late Dr. Haruna Mohammed: My Father, Model, Inspiration, Adviser, Supporter, Scolder, Disciplinarian, Character moulder, Financier of every need and worthwhile undertaking from cradle till fatherhood and many more…
Even before the submission of ministerial nominees to the Senate for final screening, names of those likely to make the list have been a subject of heated debate and prognosis. The matter has dominated the social media, leading to a rebuttal by the presidential spokesman, Mr. Dele Alake, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded plans to submit the list of the ministerial nominees to the Senate.
I doubt that the judiciary would be able to settle the deep disagreements between Nigerians about the outcome of the 2023 elections, especially the result of the presidential election. For some, Bola Tinubu proved his mettle of being a great political actor by securing a nomination where the odds were stacked heavily against him and obtaining sufficient support among political gladiators and citizens to win the presidency. Others think the evidence is clear that Peter Obi won but the results were changed and the evidence is found in the non-transmission of results on the IReV portal because had the process been followed, the evidence of the Obi victory would have been clear. Poor Atiku Abubakar who came second in the race as shown in the official results is largely missing from a lot of the on-going passionate debate and is assumed not to be a factor for reasons that are not clear to me. Every day, there are widespread public debates on the unfolding case at the election tribunal on how the evidence shows clearly that Tinubu or Obi won. Both lawyers and non-lawyers are engaged in the production of the running bifurcated narratives.
The claims by the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on the position of the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kawara State Council of Chiefs, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, on the prevention of Isese festival proposed to be hosted in the ancient city of Ilorin by one Yeye Ajesikemi Omolara, an Osun Priestess, is not only nauseating but also uncharitable to the people of Ilorin Emirate who have by all standards remain peaceful with people of different faiths and tribes.
Barring unforeseen circumstance, the anxiety over names of those that may make the list of nominees to be submitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu might be put to rest this week.
President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has ushered in a new era for Nigeria, marked by significant changes and advancements. Since taking office, he has introduced a wide range of economic measures aimed at addressing key issues in Nigeria’s economy. Notably, the removal of fuel subsidies stands out as a proactive step taken to strengthen the economy. The decision has garnered support from numerous economic experts who foresee a promising future for Nigeria under President Tinubu’s leadership.