…executions may worsen risks to victims By Esther Onyegbula Human rights scholar-practitioner, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, has faulted moves in the Senate to introduce death penalty for kidnapping and terrorism, warning that the measure will be ineffective and could further endanger victims, as Nigeria’s core security and justice system weaknesses remain unaddressed. In a statement issued […]

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, and experts in the sector appear to be singing a different song over the factors driving the increase in the revenue of electricity distribution companies, DisCos.

By Precious Enaike Widow of late Badagry All Progressives Congress (APC) apex leader, Dr. Akinsanya Sunny Ajose, Arinola Ajose, has commended the Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Babatunde Hunpe, for immortalising her husband through the renaming of a major street in the area. In a statement issued on Sunday by Prince Sunday Oke, private secretary […]

By Esther Onyegbula A new book championing gender equity and the transformation of societal attitudes toward women, Against All Odds, has been hailed by academics and religious leaders as a timely intervention in Nigeria’s evolving socio-cultural landscape. The book, authored by 80-year-old Dame Omolara Euler-Ajayi, was formally presented at a ceremony where speakers described it […]

By Mojeed-Ekelojumati Rahman The political architect of modern Lagos local governance, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT)—who midwifed the creation of 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in 2003 from the original 20 Local Governments-would no doubt be smiling at the visible fruits of that bold initiative. Alongside his trusted lieutenants and apex leaders -Otunba Bushura […]