Famadewa, Ribadu and the 90-day security plan: Unpacking Onanuga’s release
When the Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, announced that President Bola Tinubu had constituted an eleven‑man committee to develop a National Threat Assessment and a Strategic Defence Operations Plan within ninety days, with about four months to the general elections, several things struck me even before I reached the substance of the directive.
A weeklong encounter with Abuja indigenous people
The visit was a scintillating experience. We drove from lurch green, magnificent city of Abuja towards the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The scent was that of wealth and affluence; flashy cars, porch Jeeps, magnificent homes dotted with flowers and big trees; the roads were elegant, almost spotless. We soon veered off the city centre, through the […]
Naming the crime: Nigeria’s duty to acknowledge genocide
By Olufemi Aduwo In contemplating the distressing events that have, over the past decade, enveloped the Federal Republic of Nigeria, one is struck by the sheer proliferation of violence, the magnitude of human suffering, and the unrelenting erosion of national confidence. From the ravages of banditry in the North-West to the predatory phenomenon of land-related kidnappings, […]
A VICE CHANCELLOR WITH AN EYE FOR DETAIL: The art of thorough leadership in action!
By Danny Kems Professor Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba is a trailblazing Biochemist and Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka (Delsu). He is a highly accomplished scholar, and academic leader, whose career reflects a lifelong dedication to excellence in research, education, and institutional development. He is a seasoned academic with over three decades of experience in teaching, research, […]
The Bush I know and lessons for Kosofe
By Dele Mojeed-Ekelojumati In recent weeks, I have closely followed political and governance developments in Kosofe Local Government of Lagos State. A great deal of information – and misinformation – has circulated, especially across social media. Much of this calls for sober reflection, historical context and objective analysis in the interest of the good people of Kosofe, […]
Two Years On: If all govt agencies were NIMET
By Bonaventure Phillips Melah According to Dale Carnegie- “Leadership is not about a title or a designation but impact, influence and inspiration.” In order to initiate and implement policies and programmes for the wellbeing of citizens, governments across the world, create institutions and agencies, each with defined functions or roles. What is needed therefore, is […]
