Mambilla: APC’s claims long on propaganda, short on evidence – Paul Ibe
By Paul Ibe The APC Presidential Campaign Council wants Nigerians to believe that the Mambilla arbitration delivered a corruption verdict against Atiku Abubakar. It did not. The tribunal examined a $500,000 transfer made on 30 January 2003 by Sunrise promoter Leno Adesanya, through China Castle Investments Limited, to the US bank account of Jennifer Douglas, […]
2027: Adamawa State on a slippery slope
By Ifeanyi Ugwu I am not a regular commentator on national affairs, but from time to time I feel compelled to contribute my perspective. Having visited Adamawa State on several occasions, I have come to appreciate its scenery and the warmth of its people. However, one recurring issue that appears to challenge the state’s tranquillity […]
Nigeria’s oil strategy and the logic of enlightened self-Interest
*Why leaders must choose stability over short-term gains By VICTOR-BANDELE DADA Nigeria’s persistent struggle with fuel pricing, inflation and economic instability, despite its status as a major oil producer raises a deeper question than policy design. It raises a question of leadership philosophy. Why does a resource-rich nation repeatedly adopt frameworks that transmit external shocks into […]
Tinubu reform programme: Utomi got it wrong
By SUNDAY DARE Professor Pat Utomi has once again chosen to play to the gallery with a familiar cocktail of grandstanding and gloom. This time, he has come to dismiss the reform programme of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as “ridiculous,” “poorly structured,” and, in a flourish of intellectual overreach, a “Ponzi scheme.” At this point, the […]
State of the nation: A country in dire straits
By RAUF AREGBESOLA The Economy Government’s claim that the recent reduction in the exchange rate shows its mastery of economics is false. In truth, the exchange rate which was about N700 to the dollar when this government assumed office in 2023, is now about N1,400. This amounts to a 100 percent devaluation. In an import-dependent economy, […]
2027: Isoko Federal Constituency: Sir Blessing Obomovo — A worthy son chosen by his people
By O. S. Uzuazomaro As the 2027 general elections gather momentum, the people of Isoko North and South Federal Constituency have continued to clamour for a more competent, impactful, and people-oriented individual, one who truly has the interest of the people at heart. Against this backdrop, many within the constituency have made up their minds […]
