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 […]
Urgent need for improved safety standards for oil tankers
By ELVIS EROMOSELE IN Nigeria, tankers carry ing petroleum products are a common sight on the nation’s highways. These large vehicles, often loaded with flammable and hazardous liquids, are an integral part of the country’s transportation system, facilitating the movement of crucial fuel supplies across the nation. However, the increasing number of tanker accidents, many […]
All hail the resurrection of petroleum refining in Nigeria
By Jesutega Onokpasa The coming on stream, or, rather the resurrection of the Port Harcourt Refinery is exceedingly good news at a time at which good news has become a very scarce commodity in our nation. It was, to say the least, a great and most embarrassing national shame that we have not had functioning […]
Victimization of the President encapsulated in political quagmire
It is evident that every action taken against Mr. President is politically motivated and, as such, should be dismissed for lack of merit
Activation of Port Harcourt Refinery: A Game Changer for Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry
By Femi Oniyide The revitalization of Nigeria’s Port Harcourt Refinery marks a historic achievement in the country’s oil and gas sector, signaling a brighter future for its petroleum industry. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL) deserves high praise for leading this initiative, showcasing its commitment to Nigeria’s energy security and economic growth. The recent activation […]
Expert raises caution on executive emptiness
Productivity expert,Remi Dairo has raised caution on the need to deal with unfulfillment experience faced by high-achieving executives and entrepreneurs …
Graffiti as the voice of people: Artists in Niger call for the scrapping of the CFA franc
In Niger, following the example of other West African countries, artists have expressed their protest against the use of the CFA franc through colourful graffiti.
Reflection on Ondo governorship election
By NICK DAZANG The Ondo State off-cycle governorship election, conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on November 16, 2024, was preceded by a surfeit of challenges. Campaigns, by the candidates and political parties, gained traction only at the eve of the election. Though incidents of violence were minor, billboards of opposition candidates were torn […]
Reflecting on Lagos 2025 Budget of Sustainability
By TAYO OGUNBIYI The common accounting tool governments, companies, organisations and several other institutions across the world use for planning and controlling what they must do to satisfy the people, and customers and succeed in governance, business and other areas of human endeavours is budgeting. Budgets provide a measure of the financial results a company expects […]
Reflections on decade: The Journey of Caleb Oboagwina, EasyRead
On several occasions, my books were publicly burned by the authorities at the Kano campus and other campuses of the law school
Gen Musa, peacemaking and civil-military relations
By YUSHAU SHUAIB When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Malam Nuhu Ribadu as the National Security Adviser, NSA, it signalled a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s security apparatus. Observers anticipated that the dynamics between the key leaders designated for essential military, security and intelligence institutions would be crucial in safeguarding life and property across the nation. Thus, […]
