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Let Nigerians judge Tinubu’s record

Let Nigerians judge Tinubu’s record

By EMMANUEL OKOTIE-EBOH There is a recurring habit in Nigerian politics that deserves serious reflection. Whenever a new president assumes office, Nigerians quickly begin to attribute almost every problem in the country to the occupant of Aso Rock. Roads, schools, hospitals, security, unemployment, electricity and even problems that constitutionally fall under state or local governments […]
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From promise to performance:  Rebuilding Ogun under Dapo Abiodun

From promise to performance:  Rebuilding Ogun under Dapo Abiodun

By Kayode Akinmade  An examination of how focused leadership and strategic investments are redefining development in the Gateway State. History is often unkind to leaders who  inherit complexity. It demands instant miracles while ignoring the weight of what came before. Yet, every so often, a leader emerges who understands that transformation is not always loud […]

Reflecting on Aminu Tambuwal’s 60 years of impact

Reflecting on Aminu Tambuwal’s 60 years of impact

By Ade Ebimomi In 2011, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal happened upon our national consciousness when he won, against all compounding and confounding odds, the seat of the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 10th Assembly. And for four years, Tambuwal fought for and achieved what an ideal separation of power is-as intended by the framers […]

And here comes the Tax Sheriff

And here comes the Tax Sheriff

By Chukwudi Achife He arrives promptly and firmly when beckoned -not with sirens and guns blazing but with a scale  and a bagful of powers to ensure justice, equity and fairness in  tax administration. He is the Tax Ombudsman  of Nigeria. A new office created to strengthen President Ahmed Tinubu’ s sweeping tax reforms. Heading  this all […]

INEC’s growing lawlessness endangers free, fair elections

INEC’s growing lawlessness endangers free, fair elections

By Dr Michael Tidi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) occupies a constitutionally sensitive position in Nigeria’s democratic framework. Created by statute pursuant to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), INEC is not a sovereign authority. It is a regulatory agency whose powers are donated, limited, and circumscribed by law. […]