Damilola Emmanuel, the General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), unarguably represents the future of young persons in the corridors of power, not only in lagos but at the Centre

Receiving the 2023 Man of the Year Award from the Silverbird Group at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, in March this year, the Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, gave ample indication of his governing style and strategic vision

(2024 World Environment Day – #GenerationRestoration) By Ejiro Gray It would have been impossible to ignore the sounds, considering the relative quietness in the way characteristic of nature. Amidst the familiar chirping of birds and twigs cracking as squirrels and monkeys dart around the trees, the stealthy movement of scurrying animals meandering through the woodland, […]

By Yusuf Abass Kaduna State means business.  Yes, it means agri-business. And considering the food insecurity in Nigeria, it is a good thing that the state is encouraging residents to farm. For years, Kaduna held its high position as an agrarian state. But the state governor, Senator Uba Sani, wants to place Kaduna higher on […]

By ABDULLAHI AHMAD SINCE the assumption of Zacch Adedeji to office as the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, I have followed keenly his enunciation of his principles of taxation, which, to my mind, can translate to a pathway to Nigeria’s economic growth. To be sure, Adedeji’s principles of taxation embody some of […]

By PRINCE AKPO-ABUGO  WHEN a child is born, his time on mortal earth begins to count in days, months and years until it terminates when life expires. Life is not lived to eternity here on earth. Same applies to other earthly ventures: one generation comes and goes and another takes over. Life continues, and that’s why […]

By NICK DAZANG AN anthem uplifts, galvanises, bestirs and inspires. It summons our courage, our patriotism, our commitment and our best. This explains why an anthem is often rendered before a national or group endeavour. Nigeria’s anthems, the first one being: NIGERA, WE HAIL THEE and the second one that replaced it, in 1978, being: ARISE, […]

Nigeria’s youth population accounts for about 70 per cent of the country’s total population, estimated at over 200 million.

MINUSCA spokesman Vladimir Monteiro recently announced the deployment of a contingent of peacekeepers to the small town of Bambouti in the Haut-Mbomou region of southeastern CAR starting May 8.

Eshanekpe Israel The Mayor of Urhoboland, Eshanekpe Israel a.k.a Akpodoro sees Hope in the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He describes as a reformative the current government. The former ex-militant leader, Patron to the Maritime Security Agency, MASECA says the President is piloting the statecraft to safety in this no hold barred analysis […]

By Rafael Agbajo President Bola Tinubu’s assumption of office on May 29, 2023, came at a critical juncture in Nigeria’s history, characterised by a multitude of challenges. His bold inaugural declaration, “Subsidy is gone,” heralded a significant departure from previous policies, signalling a pivotal shift in the nation’s economic strategy. Determined to confront these challenges […]

By Jackson Ekwugum It is as if some people have sworn to never see anything good in Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, no matter what he does. Otherwise, I cannot understand the hullaballoo over the Annual Praise Day, which was held on May 29, 2024, to mark his one year in office.  The Annual Praise Day is […]

By Adejoh Adeyi The bold plan by the President Bola Tinubu administration to commence the construction of the iconic 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which has been on the drawing board for many decades, may have signposted its move to seize the gauntlet in tackling the country’s huge infrastructural deficit. The grand vision is to enhance […]

By Tony Uwakwe After the storm comes the calm; this is the case of Rivers State under Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In one year, he threaded on a path not many would dare. His message was consistent with the oath of office to serve the people, not individuals. In one year, he has recorded incredible feats […]

By Arabinrin Aderonke Since his resumption, Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals in Nigeria, has shown determination to tackle the menace of illegal mining head-on. From day one, he hit the ground running, demonstrating a strong commitment to revamping Nigeria’s mining sector. Understanding the complexity of the issue, Minister Alake has prioritized collaboration with […]