So, who killed Abacha and Abiola? By Ochereome Nnanna
So much is touted about the “inviolability” of the sovereignty of nations under the United Nations Charter. It simply means that a nation’s entitlement to full control of its territory and affairs cannot be forcefully intruded upon by external powers. In practice, however, the amount of power a state projects determines its ability to defend its […]
The Need for National Political Reform Conference (11), by Afe Babalola
Continued from last week Economic Reforms As part of the ongoing exercise, there is urgent need for economic reforms. Regrettably, Nigeria is one of the poorest countries in the world. Having regard to the natural resources, including minerals, grassland, savannah, tropical and rain forest region, we should be one of the richest countries in the world. […]
Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers(2), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative on the emergence of Dr Moses Majekodunmi as administrator of Western Nigeria following the declaration of emergency rule. Dr Majekodunmi had gone ahead to make key appointments, including Prince Daniel Ademiluyi who served as Commissioner/Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Prince Adeleke Ademiluyi was elected to the Western House of […]
The power of one, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
“A person is a person only because of other people”- African proverb It is unlikely that any appointment made by President Bola Tinubu has generated the levels of interest and mixed reactions like the recent appointment of General Christopher G. Musa did. A few weeks ago, this officer with the fortune to have nine admirers out […]
Petroleum Sector Retards National Progress
By Dele Sobowale NNPCL is the only state-owned oil producing organization in the entire world which has become a perpetual drag on the nation’s progress. Last week, just as the nation was celebrating the declaration of Ntn profits from operations last year, Nigerians were once again reminded that very little has changed in the management of […]
Blacklisted Gov Eno takes on intellectual Offiong Aqua hits rock
The International Press Institute, IPI, Nigeria, part of a global network of editors, journalists and media executives, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, blacklisted three serving Nigerian leaders. It found Governor Umo Bassey Eno of Akwa Ibom, his Niger State counterpart, Umaru Bago, and the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun guilty of suppressing press freedom across […]
