Editorial

The “prosperity” Nigerians need

The “prosperity” Nigerians need

President Bola Tinubu’s October 1, 2026 Independence Day address was upbeat, confident and forward-looking. Its high point was his declaration that Nigeria had passed through the difficult “age of reform” and was entering an “age of prosperity”, with the promise that prosperity would become the lived experience of Nigerians. He cited economic growth, falling inflation, […]
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Eid-el-Fitr: Towards social, religious harmony

Eid-el-Fitr: Towards social, religious harmony

If truly the fasting was for the worship of Allah and not for the sake of tradition, then, it will be a huge step towards self-rededication and national rebirth. Fasting develops in a person the real spirit of unity, love, brotherhood and justice which are required for national stability and development. 

Hope rekindled with honour for MKO Abiola

Hope rekindled with honour for MKO Abiola

IRRESPECTIVE of whatever legal and political reservations being advanced, we are convinced that the Federal Government has done the right thing by officially recognising the late Chief Moshood Abiola as the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.

Not Too Young To Run Act: Beyond lip service

Not Too Young To Run Act: Beyond lip service

Also, the two major political parties have tried to make political capital from the NTYTRA. President Buhari even put it as an item in his 2018 Democracy Day broadcast and gathered a cross-section of youths when he signed it with flourish.

Service Chiefs’ good example

Service Chiefs’ good example

We give them a pat on the back because their action went a long way in restoring the dignity of the National Assembly which was seriously undermined by the serial, flagrant refusals of some top appointees of the Federal Government to appear before our elected representatives.

CBN and the burden of currency rackets

CBN and the burden of currency rackets

In the past two weeks, the foreign exchange market came under pressure as a result of many factors. The main one was that many investors that flooded the economy with foreign exchange in portfolio investments are pulling out, which has led to serious demand pressures. Consequently, the Naira had depreciated across all market segments.