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“In the 21st Century, a situation whereby criminal elements masquerading as local government revenue collectors brazenly block federal and state roads extorting money and, in some instances, inflicting injuries on truck, trailer drivers should not be condoned by a responsive and responsible government” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JUNE 20, 2024 In the past few weeks, Erasmus Ikhide, a Nigerian journalist, ...

  “It’s gotten so dire that there have been several deadly stampedes for free or discounted rice distributed by the government — including one in March at a university in the central state of Nasarawa where seven students were killed. Mr. Tinubu promised to create a million jobs and quadruple the size of the economy within a decade, but has ...

  “Okpebholo’s detractors, including those from his own region, have ridiculed him as a mere “panel beater.” However, Shaibu’s support suggests that Okpebholo is the right person to “panel beat” the damaged state, divided along ethnic, political, and religious lines, into an inclusive Edo State” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JUNE 18, 2024 Dr. D.K. Olukoya’s book, “Slaves Who Love Their ...

  “About five minutes into the conversation, Abiola started to cough, at first mildly and intermittently, and then rackingly with consistency. He said he was hot, so I asked his dutiful minder, “Please turn up the air-conditioning.” Noticing a tea service on the table between us, I offered Abiola, “Would you like some tea to help calm your cough?” “Yes,” ...

  “Ironically both royal brothers, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and his younger brother, Aminu Ado Bayero were all being generously exposed to the ancient historical reality of the pre-Islamic ownership of the Hausa Kingdom of the Maisumbubara Dala and Goran Dutse Hills Cave Dwellers of ancient Kano” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JUNE 15, 2024 This is my reflection on the untold ...

  “Let it be known to Peter Obi that “Obidients” who expect more from their leader, have decided to support the candidate of the PDP, Dr Asue Ighodaro. To retain his position as champion of a new political order in Nigeria, nay Africa, Peter Obi needs to ensure he does not sink into the dead end of politics, the end ...

  “Whether you share one before you leave for work, right after you return, or both, this simple act allows you to take time out of your day to focus entirely on one another. Making this a daily ritual helps you stay connected while giving you something to look forward to every day” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JUNE 9, 2024 ...

  “Recall that on November 1, 2023, the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede announced to Nigerians that he had banned sting operations at night and also ordered a review of the anti-graft agency’s arrest and bail procedure to adhere to the rule of law and international best practices in the treatment of suspects” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JUNE 9, 2024 I ...

  Fubara stated that though he inherited a state, “whose economy was on a declining trajectory despite its growth potential,” his government has changed the narrative for the better by “increasing astronomically internally generated revenue from N12 billion to between N17 billion in off-peak periods and N28 billion during the peak months.” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JUNE 6, 2024 Has ...

  “The grassroots have a lot of challenges confronting them, ranging from poverty, illiteracy, lack of potable water, good roads and poor health care delivery system, among others. Over time, we seem to focus more on urban areas at the detriment of the rural areas and it is high time now we reconstruct our political system to give greater emphasis ...