Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition
By TUNDE RAHMAN A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders, who were on opposite sides during the 2023 election cycle, were seen […]
What is it with the Nigerian Government and Reneging on Contracts?
Contracts: A trend of declining trust has been underway in Nigeria for many years as copious evidence attests, and with the laxity herein, nobody seems to see that, when trust sinks beneath a certain point, many people may come to view the entire spectacle of politics and public life as a sham.
Has General Buratai kept the promise?
By Okanga Agila A lot has been said about the exploits of the Nigerian Army under Tukur Buratai in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria. While some have questioned its operational effectiveness, some have also praised it to high heavens. In my opinion, those that have had reasons to question the operational efficiency of the […]
Tax yes, but structures first
NEWS of the query issued to Mr Tunde Fowler, the FIRS(Federal Inland Revenue Service) boss, has once again put the issue of tax in the country in the spotlight. The importance of taxation to a country’s development cannot be overemphasized, especially as without tax revenues the civil service will be grounded, and we know what that means.
Security: Enugu and the Forest Guards model
THE heightened insecurity across the country is no longer a thing of joke. It is real and calls for collaborative efforts and unity of purpose to deal with it effectively.
Making Edo an Economy Hub
Saturday November 16, was another historic day in the lives of the people of Edo State. It was a day the state successfully transited from one elected Governor to another after eight years of an administration.
