Nobody Can Restructure Nigeria in a Democracy By Farooq A. Kperogi

In contemporary Nigeria, the term “restructuring” has become something of a “God term,” as rhetorical scholars call words and expressions that instinctively evoke warm fuzzy feelings in people, that galvanize people into action, that are unquestioningly sanctified by a cultural community, that people associate with affirmative attributes, and that people are prepared to make sacrifices …

Federal Government of Nigeria and ASUU – NICN – JUDGMENT

IN THE NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT OF NIGERIA IN THE ABUJA JUDICIAL DIVISION HOLDEN AT ABUJA BEFORE HIS LORDSHIP, HON. JUSTICE P. I. HAMMAN (VACATION JUDGE) DATE: 21ST SEPTEMBER, 2022 SUIT NO: NICN/ABJ/270/2022 BETWEEN: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA CLAIMANTS/ MINISTER OF EDUCATION APPLICANTS AND ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES (ASUU) DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT RULING 1.0. By a letter …

Nigeria’s massive oil theft scandal and lack of enlightened self-interest by Nigeria Premium Times Editorial

We call on the Buhari administration to create as much of a legacy as is still possible, in the next couple of decisive months in which it remains in office, by taking a firmer control of the security situation in the oil producing regions of the country. A super oil tanker on a mission to steal …

Malami, Paris Club refund and rule of law By Editorial Board Nigerian Guardian Newspapers

Malami The pressure being mounted by the Minister of Justice and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, for payment of $418 million to consultants over the Paris Club refund is highly misplaced and prejudicial to a matter pending in court. An officer of the status of the federal attorney general should be the last …

High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Are Linked. Here’s How to Reduce Your Risk for Both by Time Magazine

High blood pressure—also known as hypertension—and Type 2 diabetes are two of the most common medical conditions in the U.S. Unfortunately, they often occur together. Some research has found that 85% of middle-aged or older adults who have Type 2 diabetes also have hyper­tension, and both conditions elevate a person’s risk for heart disease, stroke, and …