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Tunde Odesola The lamb at home doesn’t know the deadliness of the hunter in the forest. Radical issues require drastic actions. With uncommon courage and a massive sense of patriotism, I, Babatunde Odesola, a middle-aged Nigerian journalist and a die-hard lover of democracy, hereby, call for a revolution against millions of Nigerians who have been demonising Mallam Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) and his amazing party, the All Progressives Congress. The acronym, GCFR, is the biggest garland in the land, befitting of a major-general running a vicious regime. GCFR means Grand Commander of the Federal Republic, and not Grand Corrupter of the…

The Kano State Government has concluded arrangements to begin the payment of N30,000 minimum wage. At the end of a meeting held between the state government and the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council in Kano on Thursday, it was agreed that Kano State should commence the payment from this month (December). The categories for the increment are as follows: Grade level O9, 14 %; GL-10, 11 %; GL-12, 10 %; GL-13, 9 %; GL-14, 8%; GL-15-17, 6 %. The letter conveying the agreement reads,”Government has agreed to commence the payment of the new minimum wage effective from December, 2019, while…

A former Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Mr Samson Osagie, on Sunday blamed the crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress, in Edo State on the choice of Mr Godwin Obaseki as the governor of the state by the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole. Osagie, who said this in an interview with The PUNCH said he and others including Obaseki’s family members warned Oshiomhole against the choice of Obaseki as his successor in the 2016 election but he would not listen to them. “The war of attrition in Edo State was precipitated by the wrong choice of candidate…

Arsenal have made contact with Napoli for Kalidou Koulibaly through for a third party, according to pundit Ian McGarry. The Gunners have been linked with a move for defenders after the arrival of Mikel Arteta as the manager of the club. And it seems as though the Londoners are going to go big for the Senegal star. McGarry also stated that the Gunners are willing to offer Sead Kolasinac in exchange. He said, “I’ve heard, although can’t confirm, that Arsenal have also made contact with Napoli through a third-party regarding Koulibaly.” “This comes on the back of their desire…

Jose Mourinho concedes Tottenham will not be “kings of the market” in the January window as they are unable to match certain Premier League rivals in terms of profile and spending. Tottenham have won five of their eight matches in all competitions since Mourinho replaced Mauricio Pochettino last month. The London side have been tipped to strengthen their squad early in 2020, while Christian Eriksen has been linked with a move away as he enters the final stages of his contract. Mourinho reiterated he is content with his squad but acknowledged his hand may be forced somewhat when the transfer window reopens,…

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta revealed he wanted to bring Granit Xhaka to Manchester City in 2016 as the new boss talked up the former Gunners captain’s future at Emirates Stadium. Xhaka has been linked with a move away from Arsenal following a turbulent season in London, which saw the midfielder stripped of the armband under Unai Emery after reacting angrily to his substitution during a Premier League clash against Crystal Palace in October. After a falling out with some of Arsenal’s fans, former Borussia Monchengladbach star Xhaka has found himself back in the fold amid links to Bundesliga outfit…

Mino Raiola holds all the cards when it comes to Manchester United’s transfer plans. United are interested in Salzburg sensation Erling Haaland, while Paul Pogba wants to reportedly leave Old Trafford. With that in mind, the Red Devils may be forced to pick between the two. TOP STORY – HAALAND IN, POGBA OUT? Manchester United are worried signing Salzburg striker Erling Haaland may force Paul Pogba out of the club, according to the Daily Star. United are interest in-demand sensation Haaland, who has also been linked to Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. Haaland is represented by Mino Raiola, who is also the agent of United star…

Abimbola Adelakun Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, lately responded to the critics who have rightfully described the 9th assembly as mere a rubber stamp of the executive arm of the government. Gbajabiamila launched into his self-justification at an event in Lagos reported as, “Gbaja 2019 End of the Year Grassroots Empowerment Programme.” According to Gbajabiamila, he would rather be a rubber stamp National Assembly for the sake of the country’s progress rather than “fight” the executive without progress. Gbajabiamila’s rhetorical strategy is disingenuous. He brought up an argument that nobody made so he could discount legitimate criticism.…

Niran Adedokun More than ever before, Nigerians need to start to pay attention to the survival of its democracy, if they truly desire that system of government. As harmless as it seems to be, the statement credited to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, concerning the 9th National Assembly’s preference for being a malleable institution should agitate the minds of Nigerians on the safety of their future in the hands of politicians who are misguided as to their very essence. To be sure, no one expects the two arms of government to be at each other’s throat…

A former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), has explained the reason behind his decision to stop attending court sessions during his prolonged illegal detention. Dasuki, who spoke in an interview with the Hausa Service of the Voice of America, monitored in Abuja, on Wednesday, called for justice and truth. The ex-NSA said with his release, he was ready to face trial. He also said he had no problem with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The ex-NSA, who was arrested for alleged illegal possession of firearms and money laundering in December 2015, was released on Tuesday. No fewer than…