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 […]
Raw deal for randy ramblers on Ruga route
We have a highly combustible country that can’t stand little provocations; you don’t take fire close to petrol unless you want to spark a big blaze
Insecurity and imperatives of state police
OF late, the spate of insecurity across the country has become quite alarming. Prior to now, the worst affected used to be the North East geo-political zone of the country. But all that seems to have changed as almost every part of the country has one security challenge or the other to contend with. For instance, Osun State which used to be one of the most peaceful states in the country has suddenly become unstable. No thanks to rampaging bandits who now carry out kidnapping and other such despicable activities even in broad daylight.
The imperative of Ugwuanyi’s public service reform
There is no doubt that the recent inauguration of seven sectoral ad-hoc committees by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, to review programmes, policies and activities of his administration in the last four years and make recommendations that would assist the government to reposition the state’s public service for optimized service delivery and advancement of good governance, is a right step in the right direction.
Setting the agenda for Abba Kyari’s second coming
On Friday July 5, 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari made his first major appointments for his second term. The President gave the nod to Boss Mustapha and Abba Kyari to continue as Secretary to the Federal Government and Chief of Staff respectively. These are said to be positions meant for the President’s most trusted advisers. The operators of the so-called Kitchen Cabinet; where the beneficiaries of the Power and governance decisions in Aso Rock are determined.
A testimony on Baru’s birthday
Dr Maikanti Baru, outgoing Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is 60. Interestingly, this landmark will be the most anticipated by his friends, staff and admirers. A senior staff of the Corporation wrote of his anticipation on a group WhatsApp forum: “As he clocks 60, I am waiting with bated breath because something in me says we might yet see Dr Baru in another capacity. Congratulations Sir and wishing you the best in the future.”
