By John Mayaki  When the governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, assured President Bola Tinubu that Edo would deliver 2.5 million votes in the next presidential election, many initially viewed the declaration as an ambitious political projection but a closer look at the unfolding development across the state suggests that the governor’s confidence may […]

By Dr. Lans Gberie I first met Mr Reuben Eghobor in Freetown, Sierra Leone, in the 1990s. A native of Ekpoma in Edo State, he was visiting his son, Kingsley Lington. Kingsley and his friend, Tony Hesmart – both young Nigerians – had established the Concord Times newspaper a few years earlier. Beyond their expectations, […]

By Philip Elueme A holistic philosophical/historical, thematic reappraisal of Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi’s stewardship on earth July, 29, 1957 – 19th Dec, 2025. An intriguing, highly instructive grass to grace story of a “political enigma” – apologies to late Obi Sen Nosike Ikpo How did a humble farmer’s child with a humble trader mother, who […]

As healthcare systems across the world face rising pressure, leadership capable of transforming institutions has become increasingly valuable

By Dapo Ipoola  Dispute resolution refers to the methods and processes used to settle conflicts, disagreements, or claims between parties—such as individuals, businesses, or organizations—outside of traditional court litigation. Common techniques include negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, aiming for faster, cheaper, and more flexible outcomes, while industrial harmony is a state of peaceful, cooperative, and mutually […]

Every Nigerian meal begins with the work of smallholder farmers. They are the backbone of our food system, growing the yams, cassava, rice, maize, and vegetables that fill our kitchens and stock our markets. Today, they produce approximately 70% of the country’s food supply; yet, despite their critical role, their ability to feed the nation […]

Each year, the world marks International Women’s Day with conferences, corporate statements, media campaigns and heartfelt tributes

By EMMANUEL ONWUBIKO  Power(electricity)is one of the subsectors of the national economy that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government has failed to revive from its hitherto moribund status. Nigeria has had energy poverty as one of the severest challenges undermining the prosperity of millions of Nigerians for decades. Electricity poverty is one of the causes of […]

By Tunji Olaopa The past few weeks have been dedicated to the news of the demise of elder intellectual and scholar, the late Professor Biodun Jeyifo, and to the celebration of his towering legacies in scholarship and activism. BJ, as he was fondly called, is one of the few intellectuals whose scholarship comes attached with […]

Nigeria’s greatest institutional risk is not technology failure — it is structural accountability failure_ By Henry Naiho Nigeria is not short of ambition. Across the country’s most strategic sectors, visible progress is undeniable. Banks deploy AI-driven credit models and real-time payment platforms. Telecommunications networks rely increasingly on automation and predictive optimisation. Energy institutions pursue grid […]