INEC and the road to 2027
By Ayo Ododo There are probably few jobs in Nigeria more thankless than conducting an election. The winner thinks he won because the people loved him. The loser is often convinced he lost because somebody somewhere tampered with the process. Between the two stands the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), praised by one side, condemned […]
Okpebholo: Is anyone still in doubt
By John Mayaki For those who doubted Governor Monday Okpebholo’s capacity to govern Edo State efficiently and effectively – I mean those of us who questioned his ability to unite the people, enhance security, and position the state prominently in national politics during the electioneering, it is now abundantly clear that we were mistaken. We […]
Soludo and his mobile pulpit of social reformation
There is a widespread message amongst Ndi Anambra that has become subject of conversations at various formal and informal fora
CBN and Nigeria’s economic challenges
By ARIZE NWOBU Economy is the life wire of a people and it is about the allocation of scarce resources for production, distribution and consumption for the fulfilment of the needs of the people. And the financial system is the dynamo which drives the economy by allocating investible funds from surplus ends to deficit ends for […]
Barr. Yemi Ayeni: Making palpable difference with positive impacts
Barrister Yemi Ayodele Ayeni, popularly known as YAA, a born giver, philanthropic activities are his second nature
IBB’s book: Of reality and perception
By SUNNY IKHIOYA At long last, the much-awaited book by former President Ibrahim Babangida titled, A journey in Service, was launched last week and the man did not disappoint with the quality and quantity of people who graced the occasion. It confirms what we all know of IBB as a man of charisma, a strong man […]
Why OAAN’s charter pursuit may fragment Nigeria’s advertising industry
By EWA IZUCHUKWU As a marketing professional with years of experience in Nigeria’s advertising industry, I read with profound disappointment the recent interview in a national daily of the President, Out-of-Home Advertising Association of Nigeria, OAAN, Sola Akinsiku, where he was defending the association’s pursuit of a charter. I had assumed that OAAN had seen reasons […]
New perspective on suspension of mining activities on the plateau
The temptation to flex federal muscle following the decision of the Plateau State Government to suspend mining activities in the state has again brought to focus the undercurrents that aggravate Nigeria’s federation.
The fact of the past between El-Rufai and Ribadu
By YUSHAU SHUAIB In the weeks leading up to the 2007 Kano State gubernatorial election, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, then Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and a prominent member of President Olusegun Obasanjo’s cabinet, visited Kano to mediate between Governor Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau and Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […]
Edtech firm to revolutionize homework, exam prep with AI assistant
Brilliance Edtech, an emerging player in education technology, has launched an AI-powered Homework Assistant designed to provide academic support to students across various educational levels. The innovation comes as part of the company’s broader mission to bridge the gap in access to quality education, particularly in Nigeria and other regions, including the UK, USA, and […]
Letter to My Grandfather: Shagari at 100
By Bello Shagari Dear Mallam, Seven years have passed since you left us. If you were here, we would be celebrating your 100th birthday today. I only hope our prayers have reached you, unwavering and sincere. Heaven must feel more complete now that Hajiya Hafsi, Hajiya Dawayya, and even Justice Usman Argungu have joined you. […]
China and Nigeria Jointly Create a New Chapter of Development
By Yi Xin At the beginning of the new year, China and Nigeria continue their profound traditional friendship. Their exchanges and cooperation in various fields are continuously deepening, and their steps forward together are becoming more and more firm. This not only marks that the cooperation between the two countries has reached a new height […]
Clark, Adebanjo and Iwuanyanwu: The end of an era
By CHIEDOZIE OGBONNIA The death of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, the Ijaw National Leader, Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, and National Leader of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, on Monday, February 17, 2025 marks the end of an enviable era in the political discourse of Nigeria. The death […]
Understanding the drop in inflation
By ZUBAIR OPEYEMI That Nigeria’s inflation figures dropped sharply is, to many, very surprising to the point that naysayers are openly doubting the authenticity of the figures and reality of the fall. However, we are not surprised because we have been watching the speeches, economic plans and actions which have yielded the present figures. While some […]
Abbas Tajudeen and his covenant with Nigerian youths
By Philip Agbese Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, has consistently demonstrated his commitment to empowering Nigerian youths. Through his leadership, he has fostered an environment where young people feel heard, valued, and inspired to contribute to Nigeria’s development. With a focus on youth engagement and participation, Abbas has become […]
Olukoyede’s strides in EFCC and Olu Fasan’s errors of analysis
By DELE OYEWALE Olu Fasan’s opinion piece in the Vanguard of Thursday, February 13, 2025 entitled: ” EFCC’s Failure: Olukoyede’s Blame- Shifting is Mere Shadow- Boxing”, clearly brought to the fore precipitate desperation to deny, ignore, lampoon and disregard the obvious and undeniable achievements of the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr […]
