Hope Ahead of 2018: President, 34 govs to lift economy  with N17.075 trillion

Hope Ahead of 2018: President, 34 govs to lift economy with N17.075 trillion

The Cross River and Lagos budgets are reminiscent of what the first civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, did in the Second Republic when he proposed about one billion naira budget , a move that raised dust in the polity then with some stakeholders wondering how he was going to fund it
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Nigeria: Big issues of 2017

Nigeria: Big issues of 2017

For a year that started with scarcity of tomatoes, it is coming to an end today with the scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise known as petrol.

Boko Haram: State of counter-insurgency operations

Boko Haram: State of counter-insurgency operations

In the past couple of weeks so much has been said and reported, particularly in the new media about the so called resurgence of Boko Haram Insurgency and the progress or lack of progress in the efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to deal with the crisis. 

Obaseki’s result-oriented leadership style in a political milieu

Obaseki’s result-oriented leadership style in a political milieu

There is a common story making the rounds in political circles in Benin, the Edo State capital. It is about how conversations at party gatherings of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have taken on a new texture. It is neither about who gets into what position, nor what amount will be shared at such political gatherings.

Winning by losing

Winning by losing

Whenever you win in the flesh, count your losses spiritually; name them one by one. By Femi Aribisala There is a popular Christian film made by the gospel singer Carman called “The Champion.” The finale is a boxing match and by the end of the film, the audience is on its feet. The good guy, […]

Yuletide: NDDC embarks on cleaning exercise in Edo

Yuletide: NDDC embarks on cleaning exercise in Edo

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC has embarked on cleaning exercise in Edo State as part of effort towards giving the states a face-lift. The head of Environment Department in NDDC, Edo State, Awo Osagie, who monitored the exercise, commended the management for embarking on the exercise. 

Delta LG: Imarah promises to touch lives

Delta LG: Imarah promises to touch lives

With few days to Delta State local government election,the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ethiope-East chairmanship candidate, Chief Alex Sunny Imarah, has promised to affect the lives of the people of Ethiope-East local government area positively should he be elected as the chairman of the council.

In the throes of scarcity and poverty

In the throes of scarcity and poverty

For once, let the suffering of Nigerians touch the hearts of those responsible for what is going on now. We have heard enough lies and promises that were never kept