By Uche Aguoru In every generation, a few men rise not just to hold office but to define the spirit of their time. Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu is one of such rare men. In a political terrain that often rewards expediency over principle, and noise over substance, Ben Kalu stands tall: calm, persuasive, strategic, and […]

By Dayo Oyinlola Across the globe, millions of children face complex challenges that hinder their ability to thrive. From poor nutrition and lack of access to healthcare, to exposure to unsafe environments and limited opportunities for recreation and development, many children live in a constant state of vulnerability. According to a joint report by the International […]

By Edem Darlington  A senior friend of mine drew my attention to an opinion attempting to score the performance of the hardworking  governor of Cross River State within the past two years in office. In his desire to please his paymaster and sponsor, the writer attempted in futility to downplay the sterling performance of Governor […]

By Richard Tariowei The Niger Delta  Development    Comm- ission (NDDC) was established as an intervention agency to address the peculiar development challenges in the oil-rich Niger Delta Region. The creation of the agency by the Obasanjo administration was received with thunderous jubilation. It was like a dream come true in fulfilment of the Sir Henry […]

By Funmi Coker Under its broadened civic engagement mandate, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) is implementing community-based economic initiatives to enhance livelihoods, build financial literacy and promoting entrepreneurship in underserved communities, writes… In a quiet courtyard in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, a group of women gather every Thursday morning, not just to trade goods, but ideas, strategies, […]

By Stephanie Shakaa There are more churches than factories in Nigeria. More mosques than research centres. More loudspeakers calling men to prayer than alarms waking them to purpose. For a country soaked in prayer, Nigeria remains curiously abandoned by progress. And we must now ask the uncomfortable question. Is religion helping us or holding us […]

By Chibuike John Nwosu In a country like Nigeria where political waters swirl with cynicism and suspicion, it is natural to ask: what exactly motivates the philanthropic drive of Seyi Tinubu? Is it a sincere commitment to nation-building, or is there a deeper calculation at play? Could it be both? These are not idle questions. They […]

By ABDUL RABIU As Nigeria marks two years under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I believe it is important to reflect, not from the lens of politics, but from the perspective of business, of industry, and of the economy. I speak not only as the Chairman of BUA Group – one of Africa’s largest […]

By Kayode Akinmade TODAY, to the glory of Almighty God, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun (MFR, OON) is 65, and exactly six years in office as the fifth democratically elected Governor. The road has been rough but grace has made the difference, so let the drums release great rhythms and let the music […]

By Gbenga Abiola The recent influx of opposition party members into the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a testament to the effectiveness of President Bola Tinubu’s development strategy. The implementation of economic stimulus packages has enabled governors to drive development initiatives across state and local government tiers, fostering a new era of economic growth and […]

By TUNDE RAHMAN “When the debate is lost, slander becomes the loser’s tool.” It looks like the Greek philosopher Socrates had Nigeria in mind when he made the statement above. How does one rationalise a situation where notable opposition figures choose the rather pathetic path of self-immolation instead of putting their political camps in order, […]

By SHUAIB AGAKA Over half of Nigeria’s government-funded IT projects—an alarming 56 percent—have failed to meet their intended objectives. According to Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, these failures go far beyond statistical data. They represent broken digital services, billions of naira in wasted taxpayer funds, and missed opportunities to transform […]

By OSAGIE IZE-IYAMU In the halls of modern political history, few leaders were as underestimated at the start and as celebrated at the end as Konrad Adenauer, the first Chancellor of post-war West Germany. Elected in 1949 by a razor-thin margin of just one vote, rumours swirled that he may have even cast the decisive […]

By Dayo Oyinlola Across the globe, millions of children face complex challenges that hinder their ability to thrive. From poor nutrition and lack of access to healthcare, to exposure to unsafe environments and limited opportunities for recreation and development, many children live in a constant state of vulnerability. According to a joint report by the […]

The move has ignited a storm of controversy, with insiders suggesting a more troubling reality. The official narrative from NNPC frames the shutdown as important