Nigeria @66: The Otu Record — Beyond the Rhetoric
By Joseph Odok As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the anniversary offers more than an occasion for patriotic speeches. It is also an opportunity to ask a practical question at the sub-national level: what has government actually done with the resources and opportunities available to it?In Cross River State, Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration […]
Warri’s historic homecoming and the imperative of Itsekiri unity
By Dr. Michael Tidi, Esq. On Thursday, 26 February 2026, the ancient Warri Kingdom opened its arms to one of its most distinguished daughters, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This was not simply a ceremonial return; it was a moment where history, heritage, and destiny converged, […]
Understanding the essence of banks recapitalisation policy
By ARIZE NWOBU Banks are the most important financial intermediaries, especially in developing countries and they operate in the money market segment of the financial system and provide short term funds to businesses, which are typically tenured for one year or less, though sometimes short term funds could extend up to three years. Despite the tight […]
Sesi Whingan: When diligent representation takes precedence
By Dapo Ipoola Diligence has been defined as a steady, earnest, and energetic effort applied to tasks, characterized by thoroughness, persistence, and careful attention to detail. It represents a strong work ethic, combining industriousness with conscientiousness to achieve goals efficiently. Often considered a virtue. It could also be defined as the quality of working carefully […]
2027: Interrogating the Tinubu–Oborevwori political partnership in Delta
By FRED OGHENESIVBE The countdown to the 2027 general elections has begun in earnest. Across the country, ward, local government, state and national party congresses are taking shape. Structures are being reconstituted, alliances strengthened, and political foot soldiers mobilised. The groundwork for the next democratic test is already underway. But 2027 will not merely be a […]
DSS: Between Ese Oruru and Walida Abdulhadi
By YUSHAU SHUAIB Among the current crop of Nigeria’s security chiefs, perhaps none is as widely respected for his professional record as the Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi. Since his assumption of office, he has been celebrated as a quintessential officer—one who is neither a religious bigot nor an […]
