By ERASMUS IKHIDE  Under one week, the Nigerian military has made twin twitches of weak defense of its lagging responses to the sweeping terrorist attacks that have enveloped the country on an unprecedented scale, leading to mass slaughtering of hapless citizens and ill-equipped gallant military personnel alike. What came from the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant […]

When Oluwafemi Alofe launched Corpreneur, he aimed to help young Nigerians develop financial discipline

By Abe Emmanuel kolawole As Kwara State stands at a pivotal juncture, poised to shape its future in 2027, the need for a leader with proven integrity, vision, and unwavering dedication to the people has never been greater. Among the contenders, one name stands out as a testament to transformative leadership: AMB Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki. […]

By Dr. Michael Tidi There was a time when the Itsekiri nation stood tall—a beacon of political sophistication, cultural unity, and strategic foresight. Our leaders were not only visible; they were visionary. They shaped national conversations, secured development for our communities, and lifted our people through purposeful governance. Itsekiri, who has bewitched thee? Our past […]

By Dapo Ipoola Experience is being defined as the fact or state of having been affected by or gained knowledge through direct observation or participation, a practical knowledge, skill, or practice derived from direct observation of or participation in events or in a particular activity. Experience refers to conscious events in general, more specifically to […]

By ELVIS EROMOSELE In Nigeria, few issues stir as much raw emotion as the price and quality of electricity. Everywhere across the length and breadth of the country electricity supply is unstable. Over the years, successive governments have insisted that Nigerians are underpaying for electricity. The solution? Increase the tariff under the guise of reflective pricing. […]

By Eric Chinje As the AfDB General Assembly prepares to elect a new president, the institution faces complex economic, social, and geopolitical challenges that will shape Africa’s development trajectory.  The next AfDB President, in my view, must embody a mix of strong leadership, financial acumen, policy vision, and diplomatic skills to drive Africa’s transformation.   There […]

The outpouring of encomiums for the ‘Ndagbudu Keme Keni of Izon-Ibe’, a statesman and proud son of the Ijaw nation, clearly indexed his place in the pantheon of history

By CHUKWUEMEKA UWANAKA     “You don’t have the cards”- President Trump to President Zelensky, February 2025   Imagine Russia deciding to extend its Sahelian sphere of influence beyond Republic of Niger by claiming some contiguous parts of Nigeria? Disturbing as this hypothetical situation sounds, it is the geopolitical reality of contemporary international relations that countries such […]

By KALU OKORONKWO In a disheartening turn of events, President Bola Tinubu’s recent submission of nominees for the South-South Development Commission, SSDC, to the National Assembly has left Cross River State reeling from what many perceive as a profound act of political betrayal. The chairmanship slot, widely expected to be secured for Cross River with Professor […]