How Gov. Oborevwori is putting Delta on a fiscal sustainable path
By Paul Odili The recent report of paying down the legacy debt from N463 billion to N63 billion is a commendable feat of financal prudence by Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration in three years. I don’t know how many states in Nigeria have been able to achieve such level of fiscal success, amidst infrastructure transformation of […]
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 […]
The Mahmood Yakubu years: A humane assessment
By EMMANUEL ONWUBIKO Professor Mahmood Yakubu leaves the Independent National Electoral Commission after ten years at its helm; a decade that will be debated, dissected and, I suspect, ultimately judged kindly by history. President Bola Tinubu has formally accepted Professor Yakubu’s departure and, in recognition of his service, conferred on him the national honour of Commander […]
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu: Salute to consolidation, courage and innovation
By Ezenwa Nwagwu After ten eventful years at the helm of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu on Tuesday bowed out. His tenure, however, will be a subject of discussion for years to come. Some have asked: what legacy will Mahmood be remembered for? The answer, of course, depends on where one […]
