The Nigerian Bar Association, its August guests, and the vacuum we must fill
Reflections on the 66th NBA Conference in Port Harcourt By Douglas Baye-Osagie The 66th Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, will be remembered for many things. Not just the swearing in of the first elected female President of the Bar, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, but also the quality of some […]
A Letter to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike
By Bello Bala Shagari Mr. Minister, We all celebrated your appointment as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, largely because many of us know you as a man of action, someone whose record in Rivers State speaks for itself. We believe that under your leadership, Abuja will experience a new wave of transformation toward […]
Criticism of Bago on vetting of preachers: In whose interest?
By DEYEMI SAKA It was on a ride from Zuba to Minna in 2013 that I had a very profound encounter which I will cherish for as long as I live. I’ve been in Abuja for a while and it was customary for me to go to Minna to see a boss who is always quick […]
Faith that Defies Persecution: A Muslim President, his pastor wife, and the soul of a nation
The world owes Nigeria the respect of listening not to those who profit from division, but to those who live every day in coexistence
Bipartisan confidence in Mike Igini: A rare asset for Nigeria’s democracy
By Olufemi Aduwo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) occupies a pivotal position in Nigeria’s democracy, entrusted with the solemn responsibility of ensuring that the voices of citizens are accurately captured, counted, and respected. Leadership of this institution should not be a mere procedural formality; it demands a rare combination of integrity, operational competence, and […]
The 80th UNGA in a world threatened by fascism
By AMINU JAHUN The United Nations is bedevilled by its division into a minority of powerful nations, and a powerless majority whose voices have less global impact. Therefore, the theme for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, “Better Together: 80 Years And More For Peace And Development” couldn’t be more apt for a […]
