By ADAMU RABIU On the eve of his departure from office in May 2023, former President Muhammadu Buhari assented to the “Bill for the Creation of the National Assembly Service Pension Board and for Related Matters” which was tabled before the National Assembly, NASS, for the selfish aggrandizement of the NASS. Meanwhile the sole purpose of this  […]

By EZINWANNE ONWUKA  When I first heard Nasboi’s song ‘Hunger Games’, I was greatly amused. The lyrics, delivered with a catchy rhythm, seemed to capture the plight of the average Nigerian in a lighthearted way. But today, the humour which I found in that song has vanished, replaced by the grim reality of poverty and […]

By Prof. Mondy Gold The Ijaw Diaspora grieves the profound loss of one of its most illustrious sons, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Moses Ambakina Jitoboh, whose life epitomized integrity, excellence, and an unwavering dedication to justice. Born on June 1, 1970, and enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on June 10, 1994, as a cadet […]

By Bolanle Oduyemi In August 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Mr. Michael Hadi Ango as the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS). This pivotal appointment has proven to be a game-changer, ushering in innovative reforms that have significantly enhanced revenue assurance strategies in the nation’s capital. Mr. Ango’s […]

By Ibrahim Hamza Dr. Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, the transformative Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), stands as a trailblazer in Nigeria’s tax administration and economic reform. Since his appointment in 2023, his visionary leadership has redefined the country’s fiscal landscape through bold initiatives that have not only exceeded revenue expectations but also […]

By Adeola Badru I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise  shall continually be in my mouth.” – Psalm 34:1 In a world often overshadowed by challenges and uncertainties, the essence of thanksgiving stands as a beacon of hope. This profound truth was vividly illustrated on December 23, 2024, at the Arcade Ground, […]

By  Zainab Sulaiman The recent stampede in Nigeria, which resulted in the loss of numerous lives, has once again brought to the forefront the issue of selective justice in the country. While the authorities have arrested some individuals in connection with the tragedy, it is disturbing to note that others, particularly those with influence and […]

By Gab Ejuwa The Man with the Golden Gun is a film produced from a novel of the same Title and penned by the prodigiously prolific and fecund Ian Flemming, the British fiction writer who also chalked up many other titles. to his name, which became hits for the James Bond series, which various productions,  […]

BY EMMANUEL ONWUBIKO This is an essay perusing the activities of the Nigerian statesman, journalist, public servant and the current Senator representing the good people of Orlu Senatorial zone of Imo state, the heartland of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: Senator Osita Izunaso. To do justice to this reflection, I think the best starting point […]

“Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC”, and to clarify some of the misconceptions about the operations and leadership structure of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited.