Prof Ango Abdullahi, a former Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, is the spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF).

In fact, the easing of the recession may not even be due to any policy or policies. The outcome of any serious policy takes time to register impact. When was the fiscal policy of government concerning the recession put in place?

Prince Ned Nwoko is an international lawyer and a former member of the House of Representatives. In this interview, the Chairman of Linas International Limited, bares his mind on the challenges of pursuing creditor-countries to refund the excess deductions creamed off Nigeria’s repayment of foreign loans and other matters.

Governor Samuel Ortom, who is facing raging security challenges unleashed on Benue State by herdsmen and a local militia, allegedly led by a fugitive, Gana, is full of praises to God and security agencies for warding-off the malevolent elements attacking his state. He confesses that if God had not been on the side of the state, the local militia, whom he suspects has ties to Boko Haram terrorists, would have overrun Benue. He also explains why his administration had to enact a Bill seeking to end open grazing in the state.

In the last six months , Godwin Obaseki has been in the saddle as governor of Edo State without setting up a cabinet for governance. Many have adduced the present economic situation as a major reason for this.