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Tinubu’s brain versus Obi’s brain

Tinubu’s brain versus Obi’s brain

By Onu Onwe The soapbox is a tempting platform. The politician and other users of it who utilize it to deliver an opinion may be seduced by the spontaneity it offers to say that which may be out of sync with their actual reasoning or intention. That is why the soapbox is a dangerous place […]
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Odds against N500bn palliatives by government

Odds against N500bn palliatives by government

By ONYEMAECHI EZE The removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the first day of assumption of office was ill-timed, out-rightly ill-advised and uncalled for. The president with his team was in a better position to understand that without an enabling environment, a team on ground to drive policies, decisions made without […]

Second Russia-African summit: Expectations, impact on Nigerian economy

Second Russia-African summit: Expectations, impact on Nigerian economy

By OPEYEMI APATIRA  The first Russia – Africa Summit, which took place in October 2019 in Sochi, Russia,  hosted over 40 African presidents with the attendance of the then Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari and his team in attendance. The summit was aimed at strengthening economic ties between Russia and African countries.  The effect of the […]

Federal Government Palliative: The need to review it implementation plans

Federal Government Palliative: The need to review it implementation plans

I must congratulate the President on his recent appointment as the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and wish him God’s speed in his stewardship. It is my hope that during his time as president, ECOWAS will be able to have an effective free trade arrangement that will stimulate regional economic growth.

In Abia, Otti’s style evokes suspense

In Abia, Otti’s style evokes suspense

By Nnamdi Ojiego Governor Alex Otti’s administration in Abia State is introducing a new dynamic to leadership while laying a solid foundation to recover the state from the mess it was plunged into in the past 24 years.  The task to rescue Abia, specifically, Aba, from its stinky, decrepit and ignominious past commenced on May 29, […]

Buhari’s legacy on elections and lessons for President Tinubu

Buhari’s legacy on elections and lessons for President Tinubu

By Samson Itodo Former President Buhari’s ascendancy to office of the President was partly attributed to electoral reforms introduced by Jega-led INEC between 2010 – 2015. These reforms include, a fairly credible voter register, Smart Card Reader for electronic voter accreditation and a truly independent electoral commission. The former President attested to the centrality of […]