Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition
By TUNDE RAHMAN A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders, who were on opposite sides during the 2023 election cycle, were seen […]
US Army not welcome in CAR
The Central African Republic is no exception, where the American PMC Bancroft has caused great concern among the local population
Today it’s Yahaya Bello, tomorrow it’ll be you
It is most shameful that such a resourceful and contributory stakeholder in our party should be abandoned by certain members of our party at this moment of challenge, even to the extent of a number of lightweight quantities in the party baying for his blood
Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo’s Inspiring Journey to 42
By Femi Salako As Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo celebrates his 42nd birthday on May 1st, 2024, his remarkable life’s journey unfolds like a testament to dedication, perseverance, and visionary leadership. From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of political and professional success, Tunji-Ojo’s story is a shining example of what can be achieved […]
SAPELE AND MESOZOIC REGRESSION
“When a leaf stays too long in a bowl of soap,it becomes soap and a goat tied to a stake for a long time cannot appreciate it’s release”.
What Tinubu must do to achieve food sufficiency
By John Ogunlela I saw posts like rice now selling for N54,000, N60,000; down from a dizzy height of N98,000, all within just three months. That’s quite wild and all the figures need to be carefully approached.First, the economy was writhing in agony and that N98k, (as representative of the pricing trend for several other […]
Transformative leadership and remarkable impact as MD/CEO, EKEDC
By Tinuade Sanda When I assumed the role of MD/CEO at Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) in 2022, I faced significant hurdles, including ATC&C losses at 29.87% and CE at 82.69%. With my team’s support and dedication, we began addressing these challenges, striving for operational improvements. Over time, we made notable progress, reducing ATC&C losses to […]
IGHODALO: A confluence of vision, competence and integrity
By George Etakibuebu In Edo State, the political conversation has continued to revolve around the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP, in the September 21 election, Dr Asue Ighodalo. His unprecedented acceptance and popularity is sweeping across the state like wild harmattan fire in the month of January. He’s been described as a […]
Celebrating Gbajabiamila’s ‘Twin Babies’ In NASS
By Philip Agbese As the dust settles on the newly renovated main Chambers of the National Assembly, a sense of pride and accomplishment fills the air. As I sit down to write this piece, I can’t help but marvel at the transformation that has taken place within the hallowed halls of the National Assembly, all […]
Meet Hilary Obioma Ibegbulem, PhD: A multifaceted leader
Hilary Obioma Ibegbulem is a man of many parts, excelling as a philanthropist, politician, and business magnate. Born into the family of Mr Gilbert Okafor & Mrs Flora Adaubulu Ibegbulem, of Ute Okpu community in Ika North East LGA of Delta State, Hilary’s academic journey as a young boy born into a family of a teacher, began at Okundaye Primary School, Boji Boji Owa and continued at the famous Ika Grammar School, Boji Boji Owa, where he obtained his WAEC in 1988.
When Nigeria went on trial
By OJOCHENEMI AUDU WHILE most Nigerians followed the OPL 245 trial at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja Division, via media reports, I was in court at every sitting — except if I was not in town. As a legal practitioner myself, I took keen interest in every detail of the […]
When Oodua separatists invade Agodi house to roost for Abuja prebendalists
By Prince Justice Faloye The Odua separatists fiasco in Ibadan is reflective of the ethno-politics that brought the new administration to power. The politics of tribe and prebendalism whereby the psuedo elites of tribes use tribalism to gain personal economic and political power. Normally, the world runs on civilizationism whereby tribes that share common genetic […]
Leveraging Instagram as a Hub for Creativity
By Banji Adisa In the ever-changing world of social media, Instagram shines as a lively platform bursting with creativity. It started as a place to share photos, but now it’s grown into a bustling hub of artistic expression, covering all sorts of creative forms and pushing storytelling limits visually. With over 2 billion people using […]
Of critics and criticisms
By BOBSON GBINIJE “Criticism is a disinterested endeavor to learn/And propagate the best that is known and thought in the World”— Mathew Arnold (1822-1888) Essays in Criticism. IN his poem, The Volunteer Day, C. Lewis took an emotional and retrospective glance at the travails, trauma and tribulations of the volunteers of war for ancient England. “It […]
Between Bobrisky and ‘his’ assailants
By TAYO OGUNBIYI POPULAR Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, known in social circles as Bobrisky, has been in the news of late. Bobrisky, a graduate of Accounting from the University of Lagos, became famous on social media for her non-conformist stance. Since, July 8, 2021, when he revealed a new physical appearance after undergoing surgery to become […]
State Police: To be or not to be
By Braeyi Ekiye The current debates on state policing, its pros and cons have been very enlightening. The debates so far have been constructive and forceful in our bid to ensure security and justice for all Nigerians. There is no gain saying that the present debilitating effect of insecurity across the country has further increased […]
