Two years after the conflict, some African countries have preferred to keep their distance from the situation and have continued to cooperate with Moscow.

By Dapo Ipoola Whosoever that is so intimately abreast with the workings and rudiments of the National Assembly will attest to the irreducible and incontestable fact that it is not a place for the lily-livered and doormat who may opine that the upper hallowed chamber is for sybaritic and hedonistic escapades, just as some legislative […]

By Toby Prince Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila needs no introduction as far as the Nigerian political space is concerned. He made his name through hard work, diligence and consistency both in private life and public service. The difference between ‘race’ and ‘grace’ is the “G” which stands for the God factor. “Gbaja”, as the 6-term […]

By Lekan Adeniran  “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” —John Quincy Adams Today, for millions of ordinary Nigerians whose experiences about political leadership in the country over the years had been traumatizing due to dashed expectations, opening any discourse about the polity either […]

By Mariam Mohammed In a matter of days, it will be one year since Oluremi Tinubu, Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, found herself at the apogee of power. Though not a stranger to walking the corridors of power, this was the ultimate, the apex of political albeit economic power – The Presidency! As a […]

By Abdul Jelil Adebayo For the past 38 years Abuja is changing in a lot of ways. But the most poignant and standout expression of the changes are the incredible amount of work that’s been done on the road network since the commencement of Wike administration. All over the city, the change is enveloping residents, […]

By Oji Kpongo It is a given that the oil and gas sector is the foundation upon which the nation’s economy is built. This is notwithstanding the fact that efforts are being intensified by the federal government to complement the natural resource with other alternative sources of revenue such as gold, cocoa-beans, timber, tourism and […]

I write this with a heavy heart and a head that has continued to swoon in disbelief and denial. The family is in deep sorrow. The wound remains raw. Every sigh of grief and recollection of what we did together remind me of who and what we have lost. Distinguished Senator Ayogu Eze, CON, was […]

Speaking in esoteric opulence, Professor Isa Ali Pantami serenades listeners with vocal dexterity, weaving a tapestry of words that mesmerize and enthrall. Every syllable uttered is a masterful stroke of linguistic artistry, leaving the audience spellbound and yearning for more.

By MUKHTAR YA’U MADOBI JUST last month, the National Security Adviser, NSA, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, shared a significant update at a High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting in Abuja. He revealed that the number of terrorism-related deaths in Nigeria has plummeted, from a staggering 2,600 per month to less than 200 at that moment, marking a substantial […]

Nestled within the confines of Delta State, Nigeria, lies the tranquil expanse known as Ika Nation, encompassing the two local government areas of Ika South and Ika North East. Revered as the agricultural heartland of Delta State, this verdant region pulses with the toil of diligent farmers, cultivating crops that sustain not only their communities but also contribute substantially to the food needs of the entire state.

By Olubisi Shaola Nigeria’s housing crisis reflects the urgent need for economic reform and targeted policy interventions, as the nation grapples with a severe shortfall in affordable housing units. With a population surpassing 200 million, growing at an urbanization rate of 4.23% annually, Nigeria faces a housing deficit of over 17 million units. This staggering […]

By BISOLA ATIE IN recent times, the aviation sector has been grappling with series of significant challenges, raising serious concerns about the safety protocols and standards within the industry. The incidents involving Boeing aircraft, which have not only garnered global attention but also underscored the urgent need for enhanced safety measures, are particularly alarming. As an […]

By MOHAMMED ABIODUN DEADLY riots swept over the New Caledonian capital of Nouméa this week ahead of a proposed electoral reform vote in France’s lower house of parliament. The alleged purpose of the so-called reforms is to enlarge the electorate for New Caledonia’s provincial elections. But in reality, the move only entrenches French influence in its […]

By PAT UTOMI Nigeria is a mess right now. A huge mess. Even the blind can see it. And the deaf can hear the cry of anguish of Nigeria’s children. Can the country be rescued? Possibly. But the myths, years of delusions of grandeur and criminal capture of the Nigerian state threaten the possibility. Last week one […]