‘Ghost’ beneficiaries beneficiaries of N33/7bn cash transfer
• Doubts over whether billions in benefits reached poor Nigerians By Dele Sobowale The N33.75 billion transfer controversy, now rocking the nation, is neither new, nor did the massive fraud stop in 2026. The well-oiled and entrenched mechanisms for transferring public funds, meant for poverty alleviation, into the bottomless pockets of public servants, continues till today […]
That Boko Haram victims support programme
After more than three months of extensive deliberations, consultations and dialogue on ways of unraveling the root causes of insurgency in Northern Nigeria and how to achieve lasting peace within the region, the Tanimu Turaki-led Peace and Dialogue Committee set up by President Goodluck Jonathan finally submitted its report.
When will Gen. Buhari change his ways?
I was with the All Progressives Congress train that went to Kano Government House to invite Governor Musa Kwankwaso to join the league of progressives in the country, determined to bring about the change we need.
Jonathan’s power sector reform beckons economic renaissance
IT is an unfortunate reality of our times that many Nigerians have become experts at disapproving. Indeed, they are lacking in the simple yet humane act of giving credit where it is due. A major case in point is the often unreasonable denigration of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GEJ, by bitter men and women of yesterday who have nothing positive to offer the nation today.
Dickson’s infrastructure revoluton
At inauguration, Governor Seriake Dickson clearly spelt out the strategic value of the Restoration Agenda of his administration.
Our soaring Eaglets – What next?
The world witnessed a playing style exhibited by our own U-17 boys team at the recently concluded FIFA event that has not been seen since the inception of the competition at that level.
