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The Editor of the Guardian, Mr. Abraham Ogbodo I am a bit confused and somebody needs to talk to me now. Where exactly are we on the matter of the rechristening of Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, which happened last Tuesday at the Senate? Which, between these two names: ‘Acting President’ and ‘Coordinating President’ describes him in the current circumstance. I am seeking clarification because if others are forgiven, nobody will forgive an editor for using the wrong description for the head of state. And so, on my own, I had run through a lot of lexical entries to establish a definitional correlation between ‘coordinating’ and ‘acting’ and also find out if a coordinator and an actor could execute to become an executor. It was tedious but worth the while in the end. Both words, in the context of their usage in the matter at hand, fall into the same lexical classification – adjective. They could also be used as nouns, verbs and adverbs. In fact, I could not discover any substantial diffe...

These are Interesting times to be a Nigerian. Really Interesting times. A time when whistle blowing is fast becoming the order of the day. For the second year running, our budget gets reportedly stolen/missing/lost but then, unlike the other time, the police is to blame. The Head of the Senate committee on appropriation said Police took the budget along with some Cash notes from his house. I thought it was EFCC who had permission to carry out such raids?  I never knew he was allowed to work from home also. Speaking of home, Our President has decided to take his position one step ahead of others. He decided to work from home.  If given the opportunity, I am sure many of you will want to work from home too. It’s not like you have the issues of Nigeria to deal with by the way, why cant you?  I would have found this alright if his excellency has actually had a stressful year, or his office was like Sango ota  and he had to go to Ajah everyday, the it is permissible...

(FILES): This file photo taken on February 01, 2017 shows US National Security Advisor Mike Flynn speaking during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, on February 1, 2017. The White House announced February 13, 2017 that Michael Flynn has resigned as President Donald Trump’s national security advisor, amid escalating controversy over his contacts with Moscow.  AFP PHOTO / NICHOLAS KAMM Donald Trump’s national security advisor Michael Flynn resigned amid controversy over his contacts with the Russian government Monday, a stunning first departure from the new president’s inner circle less than a month after his inauguration. The White House said Trump had accepted Flynn’s resignation amid allegations the retired three-star general discussed US sanctions strategy with Russia’s ambassador Sergey Kislyak before taking office. Flynn — who once headed US military intelligence — insisted he was honoured to have served the American people in such a “dist...

US President Donald Trump, White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus and Vice President Mike Pence walk to greet Harley Davidson executives and union representatives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 2, 2017 prior to a luncheon with them. / AFP PHOTO / NICHOLAS KAMM • Calls President Buhari in London, invites him to Washington • Group accuses S’West APC leaders of plotting president’ s exit • Borno CAN holds seven-day prayers for quick recovery President Donald Trump of the United States (U.S.) has assured of his country’s readiness to assist Nigeria in terms of military weapons to combat terrorism. Trump also extended an invitation to President Muhammadu Buhari to visit Washington at a mutually convenient date, according to a terse statement from the presidency yesterday. The development indicates the willingness of the U.S. government under President Trump to strengthen its relationship with Nigeria for mutual benefits to both countries....

The Federal Government has released N844 million and employed 11,775 cooks to start its one-meal per day programme to more than one million primary school pupils across seven states in the country. The Federal Government has released N844 million and employed 11,775 cooks to start its one-meal per day programme to more than one million primary school pupils across seven states in the country. This was announced in a statement by Mr Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity (SSA Media) to the President, Office of the Vice President. Akande said this while giving a media update on the Social Investment Programme of the Buhari’s administration. Advertisment  He said that the money had been released for the commencement of National Homegrown School Feeding Programme in Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Zamfara states. The SSA noted that not all the states had implemented the programme, adding that it had commenced in Anambra, Enu...

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 12: Singer Beyonce speaks onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS/AFP Beyonce made her performance debut as the expecting mother of twins on Sunday with a New Age celebration of women at the Grammy Awards. The pop superstar, who leads the night’s nominations, appeared for the first time in public since she set the internet ablaze with news that she is pregnant. Beyonce chose not to play it safe, instead putting on an extravagant and abstract performance with touches of Indian spirituality and ancient Egypt. Advertisment  Beyonce was introduced by her proud mother before an image of the 35-year-old singer, her baby bump openly visible under her bra, flashed on the screen. She was also shown with her mother and daughter Blue Ivy, all in gold. The real Beyonce then appeared wearing a golden crown and flowing cape alongside dozen...

Recording artist Chance The Rapper accepts the award for Best Rap Album onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP Chance the Rapper on Sunday won three Grammys including Best New Artist, validating the rapid rise of the hip-hop star who has released his music only through streaming. The rapper, who has been open about his Christianity, told the televised gala: “I claim the victory in the name of the Lord.” “I know people think that independence means you do it by yourself, but independence means freedom,” Chance said as he pointed to members of his team. Advertisment  The 23-year-old rapper from Chicago, whose real name is Chancelor Bennett, won Best New Artist in a field that included electronica crowd-pleasers The Chainsmokers and experimental hip-hop artist Anderson .Paak. He also won Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Album, going up against A-listers incl...