Collateral consequences of Tinubu’s healthcare reforms
By OKEY AKPA Few aspects of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform programme have attracted more public attention than the economy. Debate has centred on fiscal policy, exchange-rate reforms, inflation, taxation, investment and the cost of living. These are the measures by which governments are usually judged because they shape economic confidence and influence the daily lives […]
Media, terrorism and national security in Nigeria: Addressing the complexities
By General Lucky Irabor It is evident that information management and national stability are inseparable. The media’s responsibility in balancing reportage with sensitivity during security threats cannot be overstated, especially as public perception often determines the resilience of our national fabric. In this respect, Editors, as gatekeepers of truth, hold a sacred responsibility in preventing […]
House demolitions in Lagos State: Environmental protection or land grab?
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi The recent spate of house demolitions across Lagos State, culminating most visibly in Oworonshoki, has stirred intense controversy, opposition, and public alarm. Lagos State Government insists these demolition exercises are imperative components of an urban renewal agenda focused on environmental safety, targeting illegal structures that obstruct waterways and impede drainage systems critical for flood […]
From Creek to Classroom: Unilag’s honour of Douye Diri redefines leadership in the Niger Delta
By Emeka Madunagu The Niger Delta, with its intricate waterways and mangrove swamps, has long been both Nigeria’s blessing and burden — a region of immense wealth and enduring struggle. It stands as a paradox of prosperity without peace, abundance without equity. Yet, amid this contradiction, one story is quietly reshaping the region’s destiny — the […]
A new dawn for Nigeria: What our exit from the FATF Grey list means for every Nigerian
By DORIS UZOKA-ANITE On October 24, 2025, Nigeria achieved a historic milestone that will reshape our nation’s economic future. At the Financial Action Task Force, FATF, Plenary in Paris, France, Nigeria was officially removed from the grey list – a designation that had constrained our financial system and limited opportunities for ordinary Nigerians since February 2023. This […]
Mbah and Imperatives of Tinubu’s Move to Revamp Security Training Institutions
By Uche Anichukwu It is no longer news that the National Economic Council, NEC, has appointed the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, to chair a new committee tasked with overhauling all institutions for the training of security agencies across Nigeria. That appointment followed NEC’s endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposal for a comprehensive […]
