The moral optics: Rippling effects
Nigeria's crisis today is often described in economic, political or security terms. But beneath the inflation figures, rising cost of living, insecurity, unemployment and institutional distrust lies another crisis that deserves greater attention: the challenge of maintaining public confidence in standards of conduct, accountability and leadership.
Appraising CG Adeniyi’s milestone transformation of Nigerian Customs
By Moses Ochonu It was a typical summer day in July 2023, but little did anyone know that a new chapter was about to unfold for the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS). Behind the scenes, a quiet storm was brewing, one that would shake the very foundations of the organisation. It started with a single appointment […]
Discrimination Against Lagos Indigenes: The leaders needed at this time
By ABANIKANDA OLUMORO Lagos State has suffered hugely from non-indigenes ruling the state since 1999, they have become wealthy without antecedents of wealth In their family tree. The non-indigenes have succeeded in dividing the indigenes, they pocketed some of their iconic leaders and notable elders. In fact Lagos elders are now described as Mr. Follow, […]
The leaders Lagos Indigenes need at this time
By ABANIKANDA OLUMORO “Genocide by Immigration is an attack on people’s homeland (Homeland referencing a people’s native land). It is a systematic way that immigrants by commission or omission displaced the ‘Owners of Land’ – Prof Iliyas Adele Jinadu, Chairman, De Renaissance Patriots. Since I put out my thoughts in the last article asking, “Which […]
Tax Reform Bill: Zacch Adedeji, the man of steel
By Arabinrin Aderonke There is a popular song I love that says, “He has done it finally, finally, finally…” Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and his team are experiencing the song’s power. On January 16, 2025, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) issued a communique backing the Tax Reform Bills, […]
Anti-graft War: Way forward as EFCC, judiciary rub minds
BY PATRICK NWANKWO Through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC initiates prosecution of corruption cases but it is essentially the judiciary that determines how they end. While some court judgements bring joy and laughter for the Commission, some are outright affliction and grief, especially when as the prosecution, the Commission marshalled all it could by […]
