Why Tinubu deserves re-election, Tunji-Ojo should contest governorship in Ondo
By Saka Ola Ahmed It is said that in times of emergency and crisis, especially economy crisis, courageous and focused leaders are needed to steer the ships of the affected countries or states. President Bola Tinubu has demonstrated enough courage with the decisions he has taken to take Nigeria out of its present economy crisis. Though […]
October 20: When Nigeria lost children and conscience at Lekki Toll Gate
By EBUKA UKOH October 20, 2020, was an unforgettable Tuesday night. Then, I sat at home, watching DJ Switch’s Instagram livestream, my phone trembling in my hands as her voice broke through the darkness. The sound of gunfire echoed over the national anthem. Flags fluttered in blood and fear. Protesters-unarmed, singing, kneeling-were sprayed with bullets. I […]
The people factor in Soludo’s revolution
By CHUKA NNABUIFE When Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo appeared on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily in March 2025, a presenter threw him a loaded question: did his government still consider the welfare of the poor in its economic reforms? The former Central Bank governor smiled knowingly before replying that “people’s welfare has remained a constant factor in […]
Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem: Building Beyond Fintech Success
By Ibrahim Shittu Nigeria’s tech ecosystem has produced remarkable success stories—Flutterwave, Opay, Interswitch, and recently Moniepoint have put us on the global map. However, beneath the celebration lies a troubling reality: fintech captured 72% of Nigeria’s startup funding in 2024, and nearly half of Africa’s $1.4 billion in H1 2025 went to four fintech startups, […]
Between Amah’s narratives and the Abia reality
My attention has been drawn to an article authored by Elder Abraham Amah and titled “Truth Beyond Sentiment: Tinubu’s Fiscal Revolution, Ben Kalu’s Courage and the Mirage of Otti’s Performance.”
Tunji Ojo brings relief to overcrowded prisons, succor for forgotten inmates
When the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, visited the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja, it was not just an inspection visit.
Prompt documentation; critical component of property ownership
By Banke Omotiloye Real estate transaction is an entirely different enterprise, a totally different endeavour, because they represent significant financial and legal decisions for the parties involved, and because they have long-term implications for personal wealth, business operations, and market development. Either in buying, selling, leasing, or exchanging of property, real estate transactions involves drafting of […]
Tajudeen Abass: The Renaissance Legislator
By Akinlayo K. Davidson According to an in-depth research, a renaissance person is cultured, educated with a broad knowledge base. Proficient in a wide variety of skill sets, outstandingly versatile, well- rounded with many talents or areas of knowledge, or with ability to do many remarkable things because they are experts across many disciplines; someone who […]
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give
•A Tribute to Dr Christopher Olusola Kolade By Abiola Salami In a world where status often overshadows service, Dr. Christopher Olusola Kolade stood apart. He lived by the timeless creed that “we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” His life was not a parade of titles […]
Creating communities that defend our digital future
By Sunny Nwankwo In an era where cyberattacks cost businesses billions annually and data breaches make headlines weekly, one cybersecurity professional is taking an unconventional approach to strengthening America’s digital defenses: bringing people together. When the second annual IEEE Baltimore Technical Colloquium opens its doors on November 15, at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, hundreds […]
Understanding Nimet’s global applause
…as Prof Anosike deepens efficiency By Uchendu Ugbala Nnadi Last week, Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025, recongised NiMet as the “Best Federal MDA in Open Data Excellence.” In addition, the Director General/CEO of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, was honoured with the Distinguished GovTech Trailblazer’s Award. A combination of the two awards, serve as lasting […]
Waste management in Lagos: facts, causes and ongoing fixes
By MUYIWA GBADEGESIN My attention has been drawn to a recent report in a national daily titled ‘Fear of Epidemic as Refuse Takes Over Lagos’, which raises some public-health concerns and posits that Lagos may be returning to the old bad and inglorious days of mountains of refuse. But while the State Government, through the Lagos […]
Home Scent: Beyond fragrance
It is invisible, but its impact is undeniable. A single fragrance has the power to alter mood, evoke memory, and transform
Uzodimma rebranding leadership in South East – Ex- Minister Ikoh
By Ikechukwu Ikoh A focused and visionary leadership is impactfuly felt when followership is responsive and complementary. Every society is made up of an indivisible Union of divers opinions, thoughts, beliefs and values. In all, progress is a constant factor cherished and desired by the individual entities domiciled within the society in that state. The […]
Lost in the Woods: Finding Nigeria way back
Inside this metaphorical forest, hatred, tribalism, and rivalry are luxuries we cannot afford. Each conflict wastes precious daylight
Awujale: Why kingmakers must heed Oba Adetona’s advice
By Kenneth Lawson As the preparation towards the process of selecting the next Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, it is important that we flashback and recall when the departed Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, issued a poignant warning to kingmakers, cautioning them against selecting a successor based on wealth rather than capability. This advice came […]
