Judicial rascality: When lower court judges defy the court above them
By EYIMOFE ATAKE The administration of justice in any constitutional democracy rests upon a foundation of hierarchy, discipline, and the unqualified obligation of every court to obey the orders of the court above it. When a judge deliberately flouts that obligation, he does not merely commit a legal error. He strikes at the very architecture of […]
Call to CBN for stronger regulatory action on unresolved frauds and irregularities
By Ayodele Oso In recent years, Nigerian bank customers have faced a troubling wave of frauds, unauthorized transactions, excessive charges and administrative lapses by financial institutions. Many of these issues, escalated to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Consumer Protection Department (CPD, recently re-named Consumer Protection and Financial Inclusion Department), have lingered unresolved for months or even […]
Immortalising Festus Okotie-Eboh: A Call for Historical Justice
By John Edema Okotie-Eboh Nigeria’s economic foundation did not emerge by accident. It was built by visionary leaders who understood that political independence without financial sovereignty would remain incomplete. Among those architects stands Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh — a statesman whose contributions to Nigeria’s financial infrastructure remain profound, yet insufficiently recognised. As Federal Minister of Finance in […]
Tajudeen Abbas and his Zaria indaba for Tinubu’s 2027
By Philip Agbonte There is a clear difference between an organic mammoth crowd and a rented crowd. The organic mammoth crowd is a very huge crowd that shows up unsolicited, unpaid, and uncoerced. This crowd grows out from the real, audacious buy-in, not artificial mobilization. Basically, the structure of an organic mammoth crowd is tied […]
Board Room to Trenches: How Mohammed Goni Alkali sustains his leadership prowess
By James Ikele Leadership powers reforms, while innovation drives development. Leadership, therefore, is not merely about holding a title or occupying an office, but about functionality, sound decision-making, effective citizen mobilization, and consistent results delivery, especially under pressure during times of upheaval and distress. A true leader must always remain strategically clear about the chosen […]
CDS Oluyede: Talking less, working harder as a General
By Toby Panfo Anyone can hold a rifle, but a true warrior is forged in character. A rare soldier is not defined by medals, rhetorics, sloganeering, or even ranks, but by the quiet qualities he demonstrates when no one is watching—especially when certain death stares him in the face. His obedience is not conditional on […]
If Otoge was a ‘failure’, the word needs another meaning
By Rafiu Ajakaye PhD. A journalist wrote a piece last week, titled Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq: A 2027 misadventure? I told our ‘mutual friends’ how badly the article landed with me for three reasons. One, the fellow is a senior political journalist. Two, he holds a doctoral degree and this is no mean feat. Three, he […]
Virality without Virtuousness: Appraising the Media Space in Nigeria
The problem is worsened by the monetisation structure of digital media. Many bloggers, influencers and online platforms depend heavily on clicks and engagement for revenue
Babajimi Benson: Sustaining the momentum of development in Ikorodu
By Hon. Prince Adedayo Ladega, Executive Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government Ikorodu today is clearly on a steady path of growth. From population increase to expanding infrastructure and rising economic activity, the constituency continues to move forward in many positive ways. With this progress also comes a simple expectation from the people: that representation should remain […]
Beyond Taxation: A new economic direction for Nigeria
By Oboh O. S. Jerry Nigeria’s economic crisis is no longer merely a conversation about inflation, exchange rates, or unemployment statistics. It is now a question of national economic survival and strategic direction. Across the country, citizens are experiencing rising living costs, declining purchasing power, shrinking business margins, and increasing economic uncertainty. In response, government […]
The Sovereign Imperative: Why Envlope is the Digital Infrastructure Nigeria Has Been Waiting For
By Anya Ifunanya IPI Solutions Nigeria Limited has released a Comprehensive National Regulatory and Compliance Position Statement outlining Envelope’s role as a foundational digital trust infrastructure for secure digital transactions, legally verifiable workflows, and enterprise governance across key regulated sectors of the Nigerian economy. As Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation agenda, a locally developed enterprise […]
