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Lekan Sote Hans J. Morgenthau, international relations scholar, thinks that the national character of the people of a nation are “certain qualities of intellect and character (that) occur more frequently, and are more highly valued in one nation than in another.” English poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, avers, “There is an invisible spirit that breathes through a whole people… a spirit which gives a colour and character both to their virtues and vices…” So poet Daniel Defoe avers that “From a Mixture of all kinds began That Het’rogenous Thing, An Englishman… Betwixt a Painted Briton and a Scot… From whence…

Accuse agency of recruiting 535 northerners, 93 southerners Southern and Middle Belt Leaders have condemned the latest recruitment exercise carried out by the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Yusuf Bichi where 535 northerners and 93 southerners were allegedly employed. Citing the People’s Gazette report based on official documents and contributions of senior intelligence officials, the leaders alleged that Bichi allegedly activated lopsided hiring process that flooded the DSS with personnel from the Northern part of Nigeria. The leaders in a statement jointly issued yesterday by Mr. Yinka Odumakin (South-west); Chief Guy Ikokwu (South-east); Senator Bassey…

Insists Soku oil wells belongs to Rivers Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has advocated a new revenue sharing formula that will make the states to receive more money for development. The governor also insisted that Soku Oil Wells belong to Rivers, insisting that the revenue derived from the wells should be paid to the state. Wike made the suggestion yesterday when he received a delegation of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) on a courtesy visit at Government House, Port Harcourt. He pointed out that the states bear more development burden and would require more money to…

The Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed a six-member reconciliation committee to reconcile aggrieved party members in the Ekiti State chapter of the ruling party. The Paul Omotosho-led APC Ekiti State Working Committee (SWC), which is duly recognised by the national leadership of the party, had recently slammed indefinite suspension on the Special Adviser on Political Matters to the President, Senator Babafemi Ojudu and 10 other chieftains of the party in the state. Ojudu and the 10 other members were slammed with indefinite suspension by the state chapter backed by Governor Kayode Fayemi,…

•Transmits PIB to N’Assembly •Sylva, Kyari urge speedy passage of bill President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday sought the approval of the National Assembly for the refund of N148.1 billion to five states for the execution of federal roads. Buhari also yesterday transmitted the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to the lawmakers for approval with the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, and the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, urging the federal lawmakers to facilitate speedy passage of the oil reform bill. The two request letters from the president on the reimbursement of states and…

Chairman of the Presidential Panel of Inquiry investigating the allegations of financial impropriety against the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial and Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, Justice Ayo Salami, yesterday vowed to press on with investigation into the allegations against the suspended anti-graft boss in order to unearth the truth and ensure that justice is manifestly done. Salami in a statement denied reports that he expressed regrets over his appointment to head the panel. He also took a swipe at Magu’s lawyers whom he accused of planting lies about the panel’s proceedings in the media, expressing the…

After a stormy session over the controversial Natural Waters Resources Bill at the House of Representatives yesterday, the Speaker, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has directed that the bill be published in House gazette for reconsideration. The bill has continued to generate a lot of ripples in the country since its reintroduction with some section of the country alleging that the bill was part of a grand plot to seize their water resources and take over their land for use as RUGA settlements, even though the federal government had insisted that those opposing the bill were ill-informed. However, Gbajabiamila’s directive at the…

•Malami hails verdict •Fund will boost exchange rate management, says Emefiele Nigeria yesterday recorded another victory in its ongoing legal tussle with the Process & Industrial Development (P&ID) Limited as a London Commercial Court ordered the release of the $200 million guarantee for the stay of execution granted the country pending the appeal filed against the judgment of Justice Christopher Butcher for the execution of the Arbitral award of $10 billion to the company. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister for Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, hailed the court’s ruling even as the Governor of the Central Bank of…

Manchester United are considering bringing in attacking reinforcements ahead of the October 5th deadline this summer. The two options as of now are said to be Luka Jovic and Edinson Cavani. Manchester United are considering a shock bid for a striker this summer, as per reports. The Red Devils are said to be exploring the possibilities of singing either one of former Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani or out-of-favour Real Madrid frontman Luka Jovic. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have gotten off to a rocky start to their new Premier League campaign and fell to a shocking home defeat to Crystal Palace in their season…

Manchester United have been hopeful of a deal for Jadon Sancho before the transfer window closes on October 5th. However, Marcos Reus might have poured cold water on any talks of Sancho moving to Old Trafford. Manchester United fans, look away! Marco Reus has provided an interesting update regarding the future of Jadon Sancho. Speaking to Sky Germany, the Borussia Dortmund skipper revealed that his teammate is set to stay in Germany for another season. The Englishman has been under the radar of the Premier League giants for some time, and the Red Devils were expected to move in for their primary target this summer.…