By SAM NWAOBASI August 4, 2011 was a Thursday. I had gone to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to see the SGF on the directive of my benefactor, Sen. Ken Nnamani. Before I was ushered in to see the SGF, his then secretary, whom everybody called ‘Auty Kate’ on […]

Testimonials The itinerant drummers have gone home. Gone also are the dancers and the guests – invited and uninvited. So are the revelers and the army of spectators. Now it is fit and proper to pay tribute to four eminent  Nigerians whose exploits ring loud beyond these shores after the huge celebrations that greeted their […]

By Ayokunle Ogunshola No matter one’s level of despair about the state of Nigerian politics and society, there remainin the country exemplary people who remind one concretely of a Nigerian virtuousness that once existed whole and undaunted. Their presence also rekindles – from time to time – one’s hope for a Nigeria that might yet […]

By Louis Odion Yes, take a glimpse at this photograph. You would probably imagine, momentarily, a model among the bevy paraded by, say, the popular ritzy GQ magazine. If so, well, you just fell for a disguise. Now, take a closer look. Strip that bucket hat and you will behold, in its luxuriant bloom, that familiar hoary […]

By Ediri Ejoh As the Edo State governorship election draws closer, the political landscape is charged with anticipation and diverse sentiments. Among the candidates, one name stands out: Barrister Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party. His candidacy brings a fresh wave of optimism and promise, resonating strongly with the electorate. Here, we delve into the factors […]

By Eshanekpe Israel It is no more news that the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP declared at the wake of the bloody insurgency in the Niger Delta region, South-South Nigeria by the late President Shehu Yar’dua on October 4, 2009 nosedived into the abyss shortly after the exit of the pioneer management from the socio-political scene. It was […]

By Raji Bomodeoku Nigeria, often regarded as a blessed nation, is home to many exemplary individuals who embody the nation’s potential for greatness. One of such figure is Senator Olabode Olajumoke, LLB, LLM, a man whose life story is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline, integrity and the story of a true […]

•Life, times and impacts If mortals bow at the sight of the Grim Reaper, it is not a fault of theirs, rather an all-out submission to the natural order. Like a wise man once posited, humanity oscillates between extreme opposites; for every happiness, there is sadness; for every tearful moment, there are joyful days; for every shining […]

By Alifia Sunday In an extraordinary turn of events, the Mustapha family of Isanlu in Kogi State, Nigeria, has found their lives intertwined with May 27 – a date celebrated globally as Universal Children’s Day. Established in 1954 by the United Nations General Assembly, this day aims to promote understanding, welfare, and unity among children across the […]

By Arabinrin Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello In today’s economic world, effective tax administration is important for stability and growth. This emphasizes the vital role played by leaders like Zacch Adedeji PhD, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and President of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA). With a proven track record of excellence […]