Sachet alcohol: A N100 threat Nigeria must not ignore
Thousands of Nigerians begin their day with something far more dangerous than tea: cheap alcohol. At bus stops, motor parks, roadside kiosks and places frequented by young people, sachets and tiny plastic bottles have made spirits remarkably easy to obtain. The small package may look harmless. It is not. The Federal Government, through the National […]
Gale of defections and our democracy
Despite concerns about the state of the economy and worsening insecurity in the country, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has continued to hugely benefit from unbroken stream of high profile defections into its ranks. Indeed, the former self-styled “largest party in Africa” which once boasted it would rule for 60 years – the Peoples […]
Saving Benue, Plateau, rest of Nigeria from terrorists
The wanton killings in the Middle Belt areas of the country have continued unchecked with the reported massacre of about 144 people in Plateau and Benue states in the last two weeks. Nothing can be more horrific than the extermination of a family of eight and the confirmed death of no fewer than 52 persons […]
Aso Villa’s N10b solar power plan
The approval of N10 billion for the provision of a solar mini grid for the State House, Aso Villa, Abuja, has caused quite a stir. The project, with the budget code ERGP202502463 and titled: “Solarisation of the Villa with Solar Mini Grid”, has raised the State House’s capital budget for 2025 from N47bn to N57bn. […]
AFDB’s $2.7b jab for agric sector
Unlocking Nigeria’s agriculture sector to promote industrialisation by developing value chains has been a major challenge despite the immense potential the industry holds in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and ensuring food security. Food insecurity remains a significant challenge in Nigeria, with millions of people facing hunger and malnutrition. The major causes can be traced […]
Gov Alia’s misplaced aggression
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State recently displayed unnecessary and misplaced aggression towards the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, when the latter sought to visit some Internally Displaced People, IDPs, camps in his state. Following the renewed killings in Benue and Plateau states, Obi decided to […]
