By Emeka Alex Duru Unless reasons prevail and positive measures taken by the federal government to address the grievances of members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nigeria’s university system may be headed for another grueling period of shutdown. And that would be quite bad.  At the heart of the matter is the 2009 agreement […]

Why not let parents grapple with the problems of textbooks (which, sadly, gives no room for re-use by one’s younger siblings) and rising school fees

By ILESANMI MARTINS In “Ogun 2027: How senatorial ambition tears Abiodun, OGD apart,” a piece published in the  Wednesday, September 3 issue of the Vanguard, the author, James Ogunnaike, carried out an image laundering exercise for the senator representing Ogun East in the National Assembly, Gbenga Daniel. Because he sets up a binary dichotomy in which […]

By ELVIS EROMOSELE Nigeria has been caught in the jaws of inflation over the last two years. Nigerians are basically struggling to stay afloat in the ocean of high inflation precipitated by recent government policies. And just when the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics was talking of a stable economy, another federal agency is adding to the […]

By YUSHAU SHUAIB In a nation gripped by tension and political intrigue, even the simple act of celebrating birthdays and anniversaries of public figures can feel like a forgotten ritual. Yet, amidst the noise of political realignments and verbal skirmishes—such as the recent fallout between former allies Mallam Nasir el-Rufai and Mallam Nuhu Ribadu over national […]

By Dele Alejolowo The campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 is surging with unstoppable momentum in Ondo State, propelled by the tireless efforts of numerous support groups, nearly all bearing the indelible imprint of the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, popularly known as BTO. Despite unwarranted attacks from agents of the […]

By ABIODUN ALADE In just 12 months, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has shifted Nigeria from fuel importer to regional energy supplier, stabilised its currency, slashed fuel costs, and sparked an industrial revival. As Africa’s largest refinery marks its first year of operation, it stands as a bold symbol of private ambition driving national transformation. One year […]

By Prof. Mannixs E. Paul Nigeria is facing one of the most difficult periods in its security history. From terrorism and insurgency in the Northeast to kidnapping and banditry in the Northwest, and from farmer-herder conflicts in the Middle Belt to rising urban crime in major cities, the country has become increasingly unsafe. These threats […]

By Eyengho Besidone The tragic death of Ms. Ruth Otabor, a young woman whose life was cruelly cut short by an accident involving a Dangote truck, has once again turned the Nigerian social space into a theatre of outrage, accusations, and demands. But as the dust of controversy rises, one cannot help but wonder: are we truly […]

By ABDULAZIZ ABDULAZIZ  “At a time when protectionism and unilateralism have been making a comeback, Nigeria and Brazil reaffirm their bet on free trade and productive integration.” – President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva The image of President Bola  Tinubu and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva clasping their hands together, their faces beaming with […]

By TANIMU YAKUBU  When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration dismantled Nigeria’s rigid foreign exchange regime in 2024, critics were quick to call it a currency collapse. The naira plunged to ?1,800 per dollar in March 2024, and headlines screamed of economic freefall. But beneath the noise, a deliberate, high-risk economic recalibration was underway—one that has now […]

Senator Shehu Umar Buba, Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, has called for a paradigm shift in how Nigeria tackles conflict, suggesting the adoption of a non-kinetic approach alongside military responses. The lawmaker, who made the recommendation in a media chat, emphasized that while government forces’ operations may silence conflict temporarily, […]

By EMMANUEL ONWUBIKO Amongst the earliest philosophers, Socrates holds a very distinctive position for all epoch. Socrates addressed the functionality of the legislative house in nations of the World even though he dwelt on his city state but his works have universal and obviously eternal applicability.  This founding father of Philosophy, according to an entry in […]

By NICK DAZANG  The Revenue Mobilization And Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, is established under Section 153(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria(as amended). The RMAFC is one Nigeria’s 14 Executive Bodies. Some of its cohorts are the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the Federal Character Commission, FCC.  The RMAFC has seven salient […]

By Dennis Okafor As a Virgo, Denge. Dr. Josef Umunnakwe Onoh is typical in analytical reasoning, practical in approach to problems and pays high attention to details. Hard work, diligence, reliability and responsibility are understatements to match his personality. In loyalty to principals, friends and family, Onoh is second to none; a perfectionist with resourceful […]