The 9/11 that never happened: What Britain saved the world from
TWENTY-FIVE years after the planes struck America, the most frightening part of 9/11 may not be what the terrorists achieved, but what they originally intended to achieve - and what intelligence agencies have since learned to prevent.
A Visionary Leader Denied: Remembering DIG Moses Ambakina Jitoboh
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 […]
Michael Ango: Revolutionizing revenue assurance in the FCT
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 […]
Zaach Adedeji’s Strategic Choices: Driving revenue performance and shaping Nigeria’s fiscal future
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 […]
When praises prevailed over hard times in Oyo
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, […]
Stampede in Nigeria: A tragedy of selective justice
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 […]
Joel-Onowakpo Ewomazino Thomas: The man with the golden heart
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, […]
Senator Izunaso’s leadership in focus
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 […]
Setting the record straight: Meritocracy and milestones at NNPC, by Olufemi Soneye
“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.
Oyeweso-Led Council and the Renaissance at OAU Ife
By Tunde Akanni PhD So soon after being inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, duty beckoned for Professor Siyan Abdul Ghafar Oyeweso at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State. The horizon blazed forth the shiny future in sync with the global proclamation gender activists that the future is female. Exemplifying instances played out thus: […]
Media Chat: A Letter to President Tinubu, by Ugoji Egbujo
Baba, who taught you how to do media chat? You are a maestro. At some point, it sounded like you were waltzing through a polished manifesto on a campaign stage, dishing out fantastic promises. And those journalists were nodding like sheep. That’s the power of oratory. You disarmed them with your eloquence. They forgot you had […]
