Nigeria has let a crisis go to waste Economic collapse was meant to spur diversification — that has not happened – david.pilling@ft.com (Financial Times UK)

The term “dead cat bounce” derives from the fact that even a dead cat will bounce if it falls from a great height. If you imagine a dead cat soaked in crude oil and dropped from a 50-storey building, you get a rough picture of how Nigeria’s economy is performing these days. Nigeria is expected …

“Yoruba And Ibo Slaves In Good Condition” – Grammar School In South England Asks Pupils To Take Part In A Fictional Slave Auction As Part Of A History Lesson – LIB

Rochester Grammar School in Kent, South England have been criticised for asking pupils to take part in a fictional slave auction as part of a history lesson. The school's Year 8 pupils were given a worksheet and told to pretend they had £100 to bid on the sort of slave they consider their business will …

PDP: A lifeline from the Supreme CourtByReuben Abati

On Wednesday, July 12, the Supreme Court saved our democracy and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). It did with its ruling in the matter between Ali Modu Sheriff and Ahmed Makarfi, to determine who among the two is the authentic Chairman of the PDP. The Supreme Court of Nigeria practically threw the party a lifeline. …

Why Supreme Court sacked Sheriff as PDP chairman Evelyn Okakwu of PremiumTimesng 

Lawyer at the Supreme Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday (12/7/17), which sacked the National Chairman of the opposition PDP, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff and declared Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, Sen. Ahmed Makarfi as the authentic leader of the party. Lawyer at the Supreme Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday (12/7/17), which sacked …

EDO STATE COMMISSIONERS AND THEIR DIFFERENT MINISTRIES 

1. Haija Abubakar Mariam (Budget) 2. Hon. Joseph Ughoeke (solid minerals, Oil and gas). 3. Emmanuel Agbale (Science and Technology)  4. Reginald Okun (Environment and Sustainability) 5. Engr.Osahon Abraham (Work & Transport)  6. Prince Yekini Idiaye ( Energy & water resources)  7. Hon. John Inegbedion (Finance)  8. Barr. Usoh ( Employment)  9. Prof. Omorogbe (Justice …