Independence address, endless promises no specifics
By Dele Sobowale Bayo Onanuga, the Senior Special Adviser to the President, accused critics of writing their responses without reading Tinubu’s address. That is certainly not true about me. In fact, the address was read to me by Uncle Sam, the Publisher of Vanguard, in his house – while asking for my comments on a […]
FCCPC should let MultiChoice be, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
Nigeria is witnessing its worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation, no doubt. President Bola Tinubu admitted that much during his first Presidential Media Chat on December 23, 2024. Yet, when asked if his government will consider travelling the “price control” route in order to mitigate the crunch, his answer was emphatic. “I don’t believe in price […]
Digital tools for academic success: Maximising productivity and collaboration, by Ruth Oji
In academic terrain nowadays, digital tools have become extremely useful for enhancing productivity, facilitating collaboration, and managing the complex web of information that scholars must deal with. These digital solutions are revolutionising the way academics work, helping them with streamlining their research processes and enabling seamless teamwork across continents. This article explores key categories of digital […]
They say Babangida said it was not an Igbo coup, by Rotimi Fasan
A major point of debate that came out of the publication of General Ibrahim Babangida’s memoir centred around an event in which from his own admission he was just a distant observer. This was the January 15, 1966 coup that claimed an entire generation of political leaders, civilian and military, from parts of the country other […]
A word in favour of “Native Authority”(1), by Usman Sarki
“People who concentrate merely upon effects are unsound guides when constructive measures are required”-E. D. Morel There is no single Nigerian today who, for better or worse, is not under some form of allegiance to the traditional system of administration in our country. Regardless of the villages, communities, ethnic groups, local governments or states that they […]
Gambling with World War III, by Ochereome Nnanna
The complaint over the “disrespectful” dressing of Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, to the Oval Office last week was an irrelevant but sensational aside to the clash between the visitor and his hosts, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other US officials. Trump had remarked: “You are all dressed up today” while welcoming Zelensky at […]
