Atiku’s Border Promise: Between political expediency and Nigeria’s national interest
By Okey IBEKE Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027 may appeal to traders and border communities who depend on cross-border commerce. But the promise raises a more important question: what exactly does he intend to reopen? The Federal Government has challenged the premise of the […]
Enter DELSU’s new VC, Prof. Samuel Asagba
By Anthony Arugba The long awaited Vice-Chancellorship race to select a worthy successor for outgoing VC, Prof. Andy Egwunyenga has been laid to rest. It was a keenly-contested exercise that saw the very best professors the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, have to offer slogging it out to earn the right to be VC. However, […]
Emmanuel Egboh: A mission of endless possibilities in Nigeria’s security sector
Founder and CEO of Advonics Services Nigeria Limited, Emmanuel Egboh, is one of the few patriotic Nigerian businessmen focused on helping to enthrone and entrench a safer country…
A history of Zionist atrocities
I am not anti-Semitic and I have many Jewish friends who I hold in high esteem.
Split in ECOWAS: Political and Economic Crisis
By Oumar Diallo The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is facing a significant split, driven by the impending ratification of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso’s exit from the organization. This issue will be discussed at the summit of heads of state scheduled for December 15 in Abuja. The departure of these three countries […]
Who advises Yahaya Bello?
By Kehinde Osifisan The above question arose out of one’s curiosity based on the way the detained former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has conducted himself since his ordeal with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) came into the public knowledge around April this year. In April this year, Yahaya Bello was […]
Surrogacy as an option for infertile couples
By Tambari Femi-Oluwole Intending parents, who experience difficulties with childbearing are often confronted with a bewildering range of treatment options. In cases where one or both partners have conditions that make it impossible for them to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term, surrogacy may offer the only viable path to parenthood. Surrogacy is the […]
What Nigerians must know about blending and PH Refinery
By Istifanus Ahmed The Port Harcourt Refinery last Tuesday resumed operations after years of delays, maintenance challenges and rising dependency on imported refined petroleum products. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, Mr Olufemi Soneye, in a statement said the refinery would be producing the following daily outputs: Straight-Run […]
Gov Abba Yusuf and the promise of May Day
By Suleiman Hamid “I can confirm to you that I have received alert for my November salary. I am very glad that the N72,000 minimum wage as recently promised by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reflected on my November salary,” one civil servant said. This was the situation all over Kano State as Governor Abba Kabir […]
The need for FRSC to carry arms
By Abdul Jelil Adebayo The question has been re-occurring and different perspectives have been postulated. That is, should personnel of FRSC be allowed to carry arms. The debate has remains contentious and complex. And different reasons are being given but the truth is that there is indeed every reason to justify the road safety personnel to […]
How Prudential Zenith is revolutionising a customer-centric approach to insurance in Nigeria
From Ayodeji Ajayi In today’s competitive landscape, putting one’s customers first is a must-have for businesses to thrive. This involves understanding their desires and tailoring the organisation’s strategy, operations, and decision-making to meet their needs. This is especially important in the insurance industry, where trust achieved through consumer-centricity is paramount. Consumers purchase insurance policies with the […]
