Okuama: When political blame ignores the constitution, fuels blackmail
By UFUOMA EGBE The tragedy of Okuama has left deep wounds. Families have lost loved ones, a community has suffered devastation, and several Okuama leaders have remained in detention for an agonising period. Their plight deserves justice, compassion and sustained public attention. But precisely because the tragedy is so painful, it must not become an excuse for […]
Guardians of Trust: A strategic communication mandate for accountants
Compliance remains essential, but it cannot be the ceiling. While rules provide structure, judgment, courage and clarity, ethical responsibility determines whether accounting information builds confidence or merely satisfies disclosure requirements.
Why NiMet unions should end frequent strike threat
By Al-Bashir Wakili Abubakar Labour rights remain fundamental and must be protected. At the same time, institutions that provide essential public services have a duty to operate reliably for the benefit of Nigeria’s more than 225 million citizens. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) plays a critical role in aviation safety, maritime navigation, disaster preparedness and […]
Osun polls: A contest too close to be left to chance or violence
By Abdulsalam Abdullah There is a temptation, with any governorship election, to reduce the story to a contest between personalities and parties. That temptation should be resisted in the case of Osun State, where voters head to the polls on August 15 to decide whether Ademola Adeleke — now standing under the banner of the […]
Obasanjo, Ogun State, and the 2003 elections (1)
Apart from the D’Rovan Presidential Electoral College fiasco of AD in Ibadan, one other factor that led to the implosion of Afenifere and the AD was the pact we had with President Olusegun Obasanjo over the 2003 presidential election. Contrary to the impression in some quarters that the AD governors were solely responsible for the support […]
Beyond ‘Open Letters’: Nigeria’s energy sector is quietly winning
By ADEYEMI ADEGBOLA In recent weeks, a series of open letters and opinion pieces have sought to cast doubt on Nigeria’s energy sector reforms, questioning the direction of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and the policies of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. While constructive criticism is always welcomed, these largely non-factual commentaries, with […]
