“America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on earth…” – Donald Trump’s inaugural speech as the 47th President of the USA

Full Text of Donald Trump’s Inauguration Speech as 47th US President on January 20, 2025 Vice President Vance, Speaker Johnson, Senator Thune, Chief Justice Roberts, justices of the United States Supreme Court, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, President Biden, Vice President Harris and my fellow citizens: The golden age of America begins right now….

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Government appointments based on nepotism, mediocrity, not merit, competence

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that government appointments are skewed and lopsided on the basis of nepotism and mediocrity without regards to merit and competence. In a statement on Saturday, congratulating the Federal Government College, Kaduna, on its 50th anniversary, Obasanjo lamented the current state of affairs in the country. He said the economic situation…

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When public servants sit tight, Nigeria burns – Oloyede, please go

By Abdul Mahmud A few weeks ago, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the results of its annual Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) which recorded mass failures and sparked national outrage. Entire regions, specifically the South East, and Centres in Lagos State, reported mass failures.7 Parents panicked. Students despaired. Teachers were confused. For…

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