By BABATUNDE OGUNDARE The story of reform is often written not in comfort, but in the courage to question, to investigate, and to rebuild. The recent stakeholders’ engagement on the final report of the Independent Investigative Panel on alleged corruption, abuse of power, torture, and other inhumane practices within the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, stands as one […]

By NICK DAZANG Conflict is inevitable. It defines the affairs of humanity. Sometimes such conflicts are resolved through diplomacy. At other times when diplomacy fails, war takes over. This explains why the Prussian General, and author of ON WAR, Carl von Clausewitz, had said that: “War is continuation of policy(diplomacy)with other means.” But Tsun Tzu, the Chinese […]

By ARIZE NWOBU The financial system is one of the major ‘engines’ which drives the economy towards achieving its growth potential. It is broadly segmented into the capital market and money market which consists of financial institutions, financial markets and products, operators and regulatory agencies.  The capital market segment of the financial system mobilises long-term funds […]

By Anjolaoluwa Oladiti-Akinola The integrity of governance depends not only on the conduct of those in office, but also on the standards by which they are assessed. This is a no-brainer. Fairness, objectivity and respect for due process are not optional. They are essential, especially when it’s time to evaluate those entrusted with public trust.  To abandon […]

I decided to relocate to Lagos after my NYSC; maybe I should have stayed quietly in my village, where I was familiar with everything and everyone but I had heard too many fun stories about Lagos; I wanted to come and make it ‘big’ myself. You know when you want to come to a big city, […]

By Musbau Akanji The year 2027 is at hand, and many are in a frenzy searching for dynamic and authentic leaders to vote for. Nigerians have actually seen and heard it all. They are no longer seeking mere promises and sloganeering, neither are they any longer guided by emotions or sentiments. Indeed, Nigerians are no […]

By Dapo Ipoola  In “Second Chance,” the proverb “one good turn deserves another” applies when the protagonist, after receiving a second chance from someone who believed in them despite their past mistakes, decides to turn their life around and repay that kindness by making positive choices and helping others in need, essentially. In politics, it’s always said […]

By Kazeem Israel In the evolving story of governance and development in Oyo State, certain individuals distinguish themselves not merely by the offices they occupy, but by the enduring impact of their service. Among such figures is Olusegun Olayiwola, a public administrator whose trajectory from grassroots leadership to State-level stewardship reflects a consistent pattern of […]

By Suleiman Adamu The people of Niger East Senatorial District have proverbially tasted the honey and its sweetness, and are most unwilling to let go of it. For so many who are used to sloganeering and emotive politics, the clamour for the continuity of Senator Sani Musa remains a surprise, but for those moved by […]

By Ayobami Taiwo As Kwara State prepares for the 2027 gubernatorial election, the electorate is confronted with a decisive question: which candidate possesses the vision, experience, and integrity required to translate aspiration into measurable development. Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki, widely known as AMBA, represents that candidate. A Business Leader with Practical Economic Acumen Prior to […]