How intelligence, technology, VCRU are closing in on Auchi–Okene kidnappers
By AKINDELE ADEGEBO For years, the Auchi–Okene–Abuja highway and its surrounding communities have carried a reputation that no Nigerian traveller would wish to associate with a journey home: the fear of being watched, followed, and intercepted by men who know the roads, the settlements, and the forests better than almost anyone. For criminal gangs operating […]
How storytelling can boost Nigeria’s tourism – Iyadunni Gbadebo
Storytelling is arguably the most powerful tool in the tourism industry. It is powerful stories that captures the imagination of visitors
Nwoko’s attack on Oborevwori: Misguided or a deliberate first shot?
By FRED EDOREH Agreed, politics is allowed, but we must not destroy our state for mere populism and personal political calculations. Or how else can one describe the recent attack on the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, by Ned Nwoko, the senator representing the very good people of Delta North. The Distinguished Senator, in a […]
Collective Action for Yewaland: Nurturing dream and collaboration efforts
The founding of Yewaland that is now home to many of us is not different from the origin of great many empires, in general, and many civilizations in Yorubaland, in particular.
Sanwo-Olu: Steadily entrenching a safer Lagos
Lagos is Nigeria’s most important state, and like any other megalopolis, it has latent security challenges and threats that are, however, being addressed and mitigated because Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu anticipated and prepared adequately
Hope confiscated or promise deferred? Redeeming the Niger Delta
By DANIEL IWORISO-MARKSON Nothing puts in more stark relief the squandering of Nigeria’s fortunes than the state of development of other oil-endowed climes like the Gulf states vis-a-vis the utter despoliation of our oil-rich Niger Delta. Why couldn’t the Niger Delta be developed like Dubai, which in the space of two decades,and before our very eyes, […]
Counting the gains and opportunities of Tinubu’s visit to China
By DADA OLUSEGUN President Bola Tinubu on Friday rounded off his official visit to China with his trip to the world’s second largest economy, ending with very significant and mouthwatering gains for Nigeria. It was obvious that the President was looking forward to a trip heavy on deals that would impact on Nigeria’s quest to […]
Open letter to fellow Nigerians
By Vincent G. Uba I write this in the face of the excruciating economic hardship and pains, which has persisted over the years in Nigeria, and has progressively and geometrically become worse as years go by. This has in turn made Nigerians to cry out, blame, curse and insult the leaders and government of the […]
Edo 2024 Guber: The Pendulum’s direction is clear
By Gideon Obhakhan A few months ago, I wrote an article titled “Factors that may shape Edo 2024 Gubernatorial Election”. In that article I shared my unbiased views as regards current standing of the three major political parties as at that time. That was at the early stage of the campaigns when the parties had […]
Beyond Kogi Politics: Understanding Yahaya Bello
By Adurodija Ebenezer We owe a great deal to philosophers for their invaluable contributions in shaping our understanding of leadership and providing us with useful models to guide our own leadership journeys. Their profound thoughts have undeniably played a significant role in making the world a better place. The ultimate goal of visionary leaders is […]
Reasons NLC, TUC endorsed Ighodalo for Edo governorship
By Mani Imaru Edo State was at the weekend celebrating the popular endorsement given the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP by workers under the aegis of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC. The endorsement of the two labour centers was an unprecedented feat for Ighodalo. It is also […]
Open letter to fellow Nigerians
By Vincent G. Uba I write this in the face of the excruciating economic hardship and pains, which has persisted over the years in Nigeria, and has progressively and geometrically become worse as years go by. This has in turn made Nigerians to cry out, blame, curse and insult the leaders and government of the […]
Only market-determined petrol pricing can unlock Nigeria’s potential
In a re-enactment of public reaction every time the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) increases, the Nigerian public space has been thrown into turmoil over the latest hike in price
Delivering transformation for a sustainable economic growth
By Ufuoma Ubiebor At every turn, Nigerians are grappling with unprecedented disruption a time when macro economic and geopolitical turbulence has become a norm. However, the imperative to adapt, evolve and transform is clear; but government officials and political leaders must shift their mindset and approach in doing things if truly they want to create […]
Archbishop Ladigbolu: A unique Yorùbá intellectual, cultural icon and elder statesman
By Prof Tunji Olaopa The Yorùbá culture has always been blessed with the attention of intellectuals, scholars and academics who considered it a worthwhile subject of discourse. Without any doubt, the Yorùbá culture is one of the most studied cultural forms of life in the world. This is apart from the many scholars, cultural enthusiasts […]
Are we creating the future we desire?: An open letter to Nigerian content creators
Dear Nigerian content creators,
Greetings from one of you! It is in place to begin this letter with commendation on the discovery and development of a lucrative artistic venture
