‘Ghost’ beneficiaries beneficiaries of N33/7bn cash transfer
• Doubts over whether billions in benefits reached poor Nigerians By Dele Sobowale The N33.75 billion transfer controversy, now rocking the nation, is neither new, nor did the massive fraud stop in 2026. The well-oiled and entrenched mechanisms for transferring public funds, meant for poverty alleviation, into the bottomless pockets of public servants, continues till today […]
Clark, Adebanjo and Iwuanyanwu: The end of an era
By CHIEDOZIE OGBONNIA The death of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, the Ijaw National Leader, Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, and National Leader of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, on Monday, February 17, 2025 marks the end of an enviable era in the political discourse of Nigeria. The death […]
Understanding the drop in inflation
By ZUBAIR OPEYEMI That Nigeria’s inflation figures dropped sharply is, to many, very surprising to the point that naysayers are openly doubting the authenticity of the figures and reality of the fall. However, we are not surprised because we have been watching the speeches, economic plans and actions which have yielded the present figures. While some […]
Abbas Tajudeen and his covenant with Nigerian youths
By Philip Agbese Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, has consistently demonstrated his commitment to empowering Nigerian youths. Through his leadership, he has fostered an environment where young people feel heard, valued, and inspired to contribute to Nigeria’s development. With a focus on youth engagement and participation, Abbas has become […]
Olukoyede’s strides in EFCC and Olu Fasan’s errors of analysis
By DELE OYEWALE Olu Fasan’s opinion piece in the Vanguard of Thursday, February 13, 2025 entitled: ” EFCC’s Failure: Olukoyede’s Blame- Shifting is Mere Shadow- Boxing”, clearly brought to the fore precipitate desperation to deny, ignore, lampoon and disregard the obvious and undeniable achievements of the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr […]
Dele Giwa: IBB lied – By Richard Akinnola
I can understand the denial of General Ibrahim Babangida of his innocence over the murder of Dele Giwa. It is expected.
