By Morenike Taire Truth be told, governance in Nigeria has been replete with false starts, failed promises and dashed hopes. Hence, President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” tagline largely fails to strike a chord with the majority. His records as governor of Lagos State were largely that of an effective reformer who brought his private sector […]

By KEHINDE OKUNOMO THE title of this article is not meant to embarrass government officials but rather to notify them of their perceived cluelessness, passivity and inability over the years to arrest the persistent decimation of the Christian population in Nigeria by the radical Islamists, whether in government, by traditional rulers or individuals aided by Saudi […]

In the life of any organized political State, there cometh a time when God in His infinite mercy and wisdom raises leaders of uncommon vision

By DENNIS ALEMU THERE is a popular Jewish adage that says: “An unjust society always has within it the seeds of its own destruction.” The wisdom in this adage can be juxtaposed in the avalanche of get-rich-quick schemes springing up in the country, and which continue to enjoy unprecedented patronage and appeal among Nigerians, especially the […]

By MUKHTAR MADOBI RECENTLY, the National Security Adviser, NSA, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, hosted members of the Forum of Spokespersons of Security and Response Agencies, FOSSRA, where he underscored the crucial role they play in adopting a proactive and strategic approach to engaging with the public and countering disinformation, thereby making them feel valued and integral to […]

By Cletus Agada The intelligence czar and former Inspector General of Police who brought so much innovation and creativity into policing while he held sway as the nation’s number one Cop has brought his signature of excellence to the administration of the Police Service Commission. Solomon Arase has dedicated his entire career to the advancement of […]

By BOBSON GBINIJE Polymorphous systematisation and the or chestration of strategic maneuvering remain cardinal adjuncts and imperative constructs in political engineering processes. The collectivity’s indices are multi-dimensionally structured to the economic, socio-political organic fibre of singularity giving the arrow-head its pungency. Demographically, the Itsekiri people constitute a minute minority – a kind of microcosm in […]

The naira to USD exchange rate has surged past 1,500, marking an unprecedented low for Nigeria’s currency

By Emameh Gabriel The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has experienced a significant resurgence in the last nine months, thanks to the visionary leadership of the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, a highly experienced and accomplished politician, who has brought a new era of progress and innovation to the ministry. […]

By Sulaimon Adeniji Imagine waking up to find that your country’s power grid has been hacked, causing blackouts, fuel shortages, or water supply disruptions. Sounds like something out of a movie, right? Unfortunately, it’s real. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting industrial control systems (ICS), which power factories, power plants, and critical infrastructure.  These systems were never designed […]

By INWALOMHE DONALD THE Senate recently passed a bill seeking to prescribe death penalty for persons found guilty of trading or consuming hard drugs and narcotics. The bill titled: “National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act (Amendment Bill) 2024”, was passed after majority of the senators supported it at the Committee of the Whole House.  There are […]

As the countdown to the Edo gubernatorial election continues, the political arena is alive with anticipation, speculation, and strategic maneuvering. In this complex landscape, each party brings its own unique set of strengths, weaknesses, and narratives to the fore, shaping the trajectory of the race in distinctive ways.

By OLADELE OLADIPUPO THE United Kingdom, UK, is a nation of small businesses. In the UK, there are more than 12.5 million small businesses employing half the workforce and accounting for half the turn over. The Federal Government should take a cue from the UK by paying serious attention to small and medium enterprises. Nigeria, the […]

The latest controversy surrounding the 700 km Lagos to Calabar coastal highway bothered on conflict of interest.

By OZEGBE OGOKUNI THE lion, the fox and the buffalo are well known beasts for their unique species-team-works, either as pride for the lion, skulk or leash for the fox, and herd for the buffalo. While a lion and a fox feed on flesh, which makes them carnivorous, the buffalo with its awesome head power is […]