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President Tinubu needs to initiate a public works building programme that looks something like this

Ayo Akinfe

[1] The federal ministry of works will directly employ 2m youths to engage in an ambitious road construction programme linking all state capitals to a national road network

[2] Every state government will be set a target of building at least 1m housing units over the next five years

[3] Every state government will be mandated to build roads linking every one of its local government areas with the capital

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House of Reps reverses decision to scrap immunity for vice president and governors

MEMBERS of Nigeria's House of Representatives have reversed a previous decision to strip the vice president and state governors of their immunity after a bill opposing the proposal was tabled by the majority leader Hon Julius Ihonvbere.

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With International Mother's Day coming along this weekend, I think our lady senators should respond to the ongoing crisis by tabling a Nigerian Female Empowerment Bill before the National Assembly

Ayo Akinfe

[1] If you want to know how far we have come with the gender equality matter, do you know that on November 17 1800, the French government passed a law making it illegal for women in Paris to wear trousers without a police permit? Believe it or not but this Jurassic law was not annulled until 2013

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Nigeria could get unexpected World Cup boost after South Africa field ineligible player

NIGERIA'S Super Eagles could get an unexpected boost in their quest for 2026 World Cup qualification as key rivals South Africa face the risk of being deducted three points after their fielded an ineligible player in a recent match against Benin Republic.

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10 embarrassing symbols of poverty Nigeria must look to phase out by 2030

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Mud huts

[2] Open pit latrines

[3] Barefoot children

[4] Street beggars

[5] People wearing rags

[6] Children not attending at least primary school

[7]People living in cardboard boxes

[8] Prostitution

[9] A local government not having a general hospital

[10] Villages being cut off from the rest of the world during the rainy season

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Were I Senator Natasha Akpoti, I would respond to all this brouhaha by sponsoring the Nigerian Productivity Bill 2025 as soon as my suspension ends

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Nigeria needs to be given strict production quotas in every area of manufacturing. By 2039, the value of our gross domestic product (GDP) simply needs to total $1trn at the very least and the National Assembly needs to pass a bill to that effect

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Chelle bans visitors and journalists from Super Eagles camp ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier

SUPER Eagles manager Eric Chelle has barred visitors and journalists from the team camp in Uyo ahead of Tuesday's forthcoming World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe as part of a new disciplinary regime aimed at ensuring maximum concentration.

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If we are serious about turning Nigeria's fortunes around, one of the first things we have to do is wage a war against ostentation as it is a huge impediment to economic growth

Ayo Akinfe

[1] End the use of the phrase Your Excellency for all public officials. What does this mean anyway? Does it mean the person is excellent?

[2] End the use of all these needless titles like Apostle, Otunba, Chief, Alhaji, Dame, Elder, Engineer, Barrister, Sir, etc. Promote the use of simple Mr and Ms

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Diezani drags EFCC to court seeking an order to stop it from selling off assets seized from her

NIGERIA'S former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to court seeking an order restraining it from selling off all the properties that were seized from her.

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Nigeria desperately needs to find a Shangri-La to kick start her economy as this piecemeal and organic growth is simply too slow and inadequate

Ayo Akinfe

[1] If you look at all the major modern economies worldwide, it was some big discovery that sparked their sudden rise as everyone went there in search of a pot of gold. Nigeria simply needs to follow this well-trodden route

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