Cash transfers: Why retirees earning below national minimum wage must not be left behind
By IVO TAKOR The Federal Government’s announcement of the commencement of a N50,000 monthly cash transfer programme for vulnerable Nigerians under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) is a welcome recognition of the economic hardship confronting millions of citizens. The initiative, announced on October 30, 2026, by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and […]
Dapo Abiodun: 65 hearty cheers to a change agent
By Kayode Akinmade TODAY, to the glory of Almighty God, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun (MFR, OON) is 65, and exactly six years in office as the fifth democratically elected Governor. The road has been rough but grace has made the difference, so let the drums release great rhythms and let the music […]
APC’s Irresistible Appeal: Opposition Leaders Flock to Tinubu’s Development Agenda
By Gbenga Abiola The recent influx of opposition party members into the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a testament to the effectiveness of President Bola Tinubu’s development strategy. The implementation of economic stimulus packages has enabled governors to drive development initiatives across state and local government tiers, fostering a new era of economic growth and […]
Defections, Tinubu’s endorsement and 2027 elections
By TUNDE RAHMAN “When the debate is lost, slander becomes the loser’s tool.” It looks like the Greek philosopher Socrates had Nigeria in mind when he made the statement above. How does one rationalise a situation where notable opposition figures choose the rather pathetic path of self-immolation instead of putting their political camps in order, […]
On NITDA’s war against waste and weak systems
By SHUAIB AGAKA Over half of Nigeria’s government-funded IT projects—an alarming 56 percent—have failed to meet their intended objectives. According to Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, these failures go far beyond statistical data. They represent broken digital services, billions of naira in wasted taxpayer funds, and missed opportunities to transform […]
From Adenauer to Tinubu: How narrow victories can forge great legacies
By OSAGIE IZE-IYAMU In the halls of modern political history, few leaders were as underestimated at the start and as celebrated at the end as Konrad Adenauer, the first Chancellor of post-war West Germany. Elected in 1949 by a razor-thin margin of just one vote, rumours swirled that he may have even cast the decisive […]
