State Police Bill hits roadblock in states
Unless something decisive happens in the next 12 days, the push for state police, widely canvassed as a response to Nigeria’s worsening security challenges, is facing a fresh hurdle at the state Houses of Assembly, with only four states -Edo, Osun, Oyo and Rivers having so far approved the proposed constitutional amendment
Ekiti @ 30: The roles Afe Babalola played
By Dapo Ipoola Ekiti State is one of the Southwestern states in Nigeria that was carved out from the old Ondo State. Long time before the creation of Ekiti by the late former military Head of State, Gen. Sanni Abacha, there were stentorious agitation by notable Ekiti elders who were hell-bent on having a of […]
2027: NDC candidate Ezeh calls for voter education, grassroots mobilisation
By Esther Onyegbula Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Sir Emeka Ezeh, NDC candidate for Imo State House of Assembly, Orsu Constituency, has called for early grassroots mobilisation and voter education, saying informed and organised citizens are critical to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. Ezeh, also known as “The VOICE,” made the call while speaking on the […]
Kano and it’s digital health revolution
By Hassan Karofi Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Rahila Aliyu Mukhtar, Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), Kano State is setting a new benchmark for healthcare innovation and service delivery. Through the successful deployment of a digitised service utilisation portal across Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and the introduction of […]
SMEs risk worsening business problems with loans without proper records — Femi-Pearse
By Esther Onyegbula Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, risk worsening their existing business problems if they access loans without first strengthening their financial records, cash-flow management and internal structures, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SME Mall, Muyiwa Kwesi Femi-Pearse, has warned. Femi-Pearse, a former banker with nearly two decades of experience in the […]
Nigeria’s Winner-Takes-All Politics: Stop blaming the Igbo for federal decisions
By Emmanuel Okoroafor One of Nigeria’s enduring political problems is the perception—and too often the reality—of a winner-takes-all system, in which access to the presidency can significantly influence appointments, infrastructure priorities, federal investment and political influence. This is precisely why discussions about regional development must be based on facts and institutional responsibility rather than ethnic […]
