Gov Peter Obi and record of public debt in Anambra
By Law Mefor Our attention has been drawn to a viral post by a former Governor of Anambra, HE Mr. Peter Obi, CON, on what he described as “Phantom Debts and Ecological Loan Fallacy”, which presumably was in response to some statements in a podcast by the Anambra State Commissioner for Finance. We understand that […]
Avoidable deaths
By Nick Dazang With our decrepit roads and poor traffic ethic, vehicles are prone to accidents. And avoidable deaths are bound to occur. Tankers, laden with either diesel or petrol, are even more susceptible to accidents. Often, the tankers ply long stretches from the depots where they load to far-flung destinations where they discharge their flammable […]
Dele farotimi’s pamphlet and the assumptive manipulation of the public
By Wahab B. M and Olugbemi-Gabriel O Assumption destroys like an atomic bomb and when the capacity of assumption is assessed from a security point of view, it is unarguably a weapon of mass destruction. Closely related is Josef Goebbels’s principle of propaganda, which states eerily that: “if you tell a lie big enough repeatedly, people […]
Olukoyede: Let the Threshing Continue
By Tony Egbulefu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC like any other brand that places value on its name and reputation would usually confront and take down hurdles on the path of its cherished values and glory. Not doing so would be a negligence that could impair its respectability and dim its shine in the […]
How Ahmed Munir is Re-Engineering Lere Federal Constituency
By Mohammed Bala In the heart of Kaduna State, a silent revolution is unfolding, courtesy of Rt. Hon. Engr. Ahmed Munir, the Honourable Member representing Lere Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives. As Chairman of the House Committee on Commerce, Munir has been making waves with his innovative approach to governance. Munir’s passion […]
Africa’s Imperative: Navigating Disability Inclusion Amidst U.S. Foreign Aid Reevaluation
By Arowolo Ayoola, Ph.D In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on January 20, 2025, titled “Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid,” mandating a comprehensive 90-day review of U.S. foreign assistance programs. This directive has led to an immediate suspension of new foreign aid obligations and a halt on […]
