SLAYING SLEAZE AND CORRUPTION I
“Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: ‘It might have been’”- JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER (1807-1892). This didactic follow up to my piece WHEN PEACE MEETS CORRUPTION derives from an unflinching and remarkable penchant for optimism;…
Read moreThe Seven Solitudes of President Buhari, By @pius_adesanmi
If President Buhari truly loves Nigeria, he must be prepared for huge sacrifices, including the possibility of forfeiture of a second term – if a second term was ever on the cards for him. This first term must be a…
Read moreIGP warns policemen against unnecessary detention of suspects
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mr Solomon Arase, has cautioned policemen against unnecessary detention of suspects. Arase gave the warning on Wednesday while addressing officers and men of the Gombe Police Command. Arase said suspects should not be detained without…
Read moreHUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES: Lagos CP audits SARS, other police cells
The Lagos State Police Command has begun an audit of different cells at the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) with a view to check human rights abuses. The audit is not unconnected with the reports received by the Inspector-General of Police,…
Read moreConcerns over holding charge in #Nigeria
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Read more‘Buhari, govs lack power to slash own salaries’ -Prof Odinkalu @chairmanNHRC
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Read moreTambuwal orders probe of death of suspect in NSCDC custody
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Read moreWant to Stop Police Violence? Establish an Independent Investigative Institution
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Read more@DeleMomodu Writes an Open Letter to President Buhari
Your Excellency, I write to you today with a heavy heart. The reason should be obvious. I was one of those latter day converts to Buharism, a political philosophy that believes in the reincarnation of former leaders in the days…
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Let Me Tell Nigeria the Truth by @dejiajare
I apologise to those who feel offended by the position I took with regards to the #ZariaMassacre. I apologise not because I regret the position I have taken, but rather because I am unable to bend my deep belief just…
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