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Nigeria was expected to be better after it’s tragic, genocidal civil war came to a dramatic close in 1970. It was called a civil war just because it was fought amongst compatriots. Yet, in concept, execution and dimension, there was nothing civil about it. It was vicious, attritional and sans any compatriot spirit. There was no guarantee that Igbos or Biafrans  would survive the war or its aftermaths. Yet, in the end, and counting to today, the very instinct for self-preservation and an unparalleled spirit of private enterprise plus quantum street wisdom ensured that the people not only survived, they reconciled and moved on, hanging their hopes on a better Nigeria. But today, and more than at any other time since the end of that war, Nigeria is pedaling back to the same evils that brought that war. Those that feel that they have conquered the federation and its opportunities have no qualms and thus incapable appreciating the permanent damage they are doing to the dim...

Residents of Iruland in Eti Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State has accused Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Oniru, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, of plotting to release some thugs loyal to the monarch arrested for terrorising the community. Some of the residents told SaharaReporters that despite cries by chiefs, elders and leaders of the community, Oba Lawal, who is an Ojora and in no way related to the kingdom, was imposed on them by the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu. They accused the monarch of moving to the town with hundreds of thugs few days after his installation. “In June 2020, Tinubu, through Governor Sanwo-Olu, installed Gbolahan Lawal, Tinubu’s former bodyguard, as king of Oniru.  “Chiefs, elders and leaders of the kingdom cried out bitterly that Lawal was an Ojora boy and in no way related to the kingdom, neither was he qualified in any way to be a king. All cries fell on deaf ears. “A few days after his illegitimate installa...

Alhaji Garbai Elkanemi, Shehu of Borno, has said that 13 district heads and several ward heads (Bulamas) were killed in his emirate at the peak of the ongoing Boko Haram crisis by the terrorist group. The monarch made the disclosure in Maiduguri during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the Senate Committee on Special Duties led by Senator Abubakar Yusuf. The senators were in Borno State to assess the performance of the North-East Development Commission. The traditional ruler claimed that the Boko Haram crisis started in the state in July 2009 following a disagreement between the Izala and Yusufiya Islamic sects. He said, “Gradually, they moved their operations from Maiduguri to local government area headquarters and other towns within the state.  “In the course of their operations, the emirate council lost about 13 district heads in addition to many ward heads, who were killed in their respective domains. “The activities of the criminal elements had not deterred our ...

President Muhammadu Buhari’s closest aide and Senior Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs, Sarki Abba, has tested positive for Coronavirus. SaharaReporters learnt Abba tested positive for the virus two weeks ago and had not been seen on the Presidential Villa since then.  A source in the Presidency said those, who came in contact with him had also been asked to self-isolate. The source said the current status of Abba remains unknown weeks after. “Abba tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago but his current status as we speak is unknown, whether he has tested negative or not.  “All I know is there’s conspiracy of silence with regards to his status,” the source said. Part of Abba’s duties before testing positive for COVID-19 was to come out to pick visitors when they arrive the Presidential Villa to see President Buhari.  He also adjusts the President’s seat and moves with him everywhere.  Recall that in April, another close aide and Chief of Staff t...