Tackling frequent building collapses
Between January 2020 and June 2026, Nigeria recorded dozens of building collapses that killed hundreds and injured many more. Nationally, more than 650 collapses have killed over 1,600 people since 1974, according to figures the Federal Government cited last month. Lagos, where rapid urban growth and chronic flooding concentrate risk, accounts for over half of […]
Boko Haram getting beyond us?
Newly-elected President Muhammadu Buhari, riding on the crest of promises to eradicate Boko Haram within months, launched a major offensive in May 2015. By December that year, the regime was already boasting of having “technically defeated” the terrorists, asserting that they no longer occupied “an inch” of Nigeria’s territory.
A fragile 2019 economic outlook
THE health of our 2019 economy looks fragile, like one convalescing from a protracted health challenge. Though we exited recession over a year ago, all macroeconomic performance indicators are still either in the negative or in sluggish recovery. But what are the key challenges as we brace up for 2019?
Drop nationwide ‘Operation Python Dance
IN an unprecedented move, the Nigerian Army will put the nation on military lockdown between now and February 28, 2019 in a manoeuvre termed “Exercise Egwu Eke” or Operation Python Dance III.
Probe Marshal Badeh’s assassination
THE gruesome murder of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh by gunmen on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, was a sad reminder of the perilous times we live in, here in Nigeria.
2019: Keeping hope alive
THE much-awaited 2019 is here. May we congratulate all Nigerians who were privileged to cross over into this onerous Election Year.
