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Were I in Bola Tinubu’s shoes I would declare September 29 Nigerian National Futuristic Day and offer tax-free concessions to investors on this date every year

Ayo Akinfe

[1] On September 20, a lot has happened over the centuries. Men and women of unbelievable courage did the unthinkable on this day, changing our world forever. For the world's largest black nation to join the ranks of humanity's greats, we simply need to start thinking similarly.

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Nidcom initiates plans to evacuate Nigerians trapped in Sudan as civil war rages there

NIGERIANS in Diaspora Commission (Nidcom) chairman Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa has initiated plans to evacuate all the Nigerians living in Sudan following the outbreak of a civil war on the country.

 

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Sowore rejects Buhari's apology saying he made life sheer hell for Nigerians over eight years

AFRICAN Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyole Sowore has rejected President Muhammadu Buhari's apology offered to Nigerians asking that he be forgiven for any hurt he might have caused while in office.

 

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With all this constant talk about Nyesom Wike I actually hope Bola Tinubu can find a role for him that involves developing the Niger Delta

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Rivers is not just any state in Nigeria. It is our fountain of wealth and ideally should be the bellwether of the Nigerian economy. There is no reason for it not to be competing with Lagos State when it comes to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI)

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Armed gunmen kill five policemen in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State

ARMED gunmen suspected to be Biafran separatists have killed five police officers in the Ulakwo community of Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State in a fearful sign that the violence sweeping across the area is getting worse.

 

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European Parliament calls for release of Kano singer being help for blaspheming Prophet Mohammed

LAWMAKERS in the European Parliament have appealed to the Nigerian government to release Kano singer Yahaya Sharif-Aminu who is being held in detention after being condemned to death for blasphemy two years ago.

 

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Fifa places Flying Eagles in tough group for U20 World Cup alongside Brazil and Italy

NIGERIA'S Flying Eagles had been drawn alongside Brazil in the Fifa U-20 World Cup in a tough Group D pairing that also includes Italy and the Dominican Republic at the forthcoming global tournament due to kick off in Argentina on May 20.

 

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US asked to place visa ban on Governor Obaseki over his anti-democratic tendencies

WORLD Bank officials have been called upon by the former chief press secretary to the Edo State government John Mayaki to issue a visa ban against Governor Godwin Obaseki and members of his cabinet over their incessant undemocratic tendencies.

 

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Buhari uses Sallah message to dismiss calls for annulment saying May 29 handover date is sacrosanct

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed calls from several quarters calling for the establishment of an interim government or the annulment of the recent elections saying that the May 29 handover date to his successor is sacrosanct.

 

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10 things I think Bola Tinubu should look to do within four years as part of a programme aimed at announcing to the world that Nigeria is open for business

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Seek to get a Nigerian flag planted on the moon

[2] Get a Nigerian to climb Mount Everest and plant our flag there

[3] Organise another Festac festival

[4] Announce the launch of a dinosaur Jurassic programme with the recreation of real live animals

[5] Open the world’s largest cattle ranch in Borno State

[6] Open the world’s largest solar farm in Yobe State

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