The 9/11 that never happened: What Britain saved the world from
TWENTY-FIVE years after the planes struck America, the most frightening part of 9/11 may not be what the terrorists achieved, but what they originally intended to achieve - and what intelligence agencies have since learned to prevent.
The Almajiri Commission: Bridging education gaps, building national security
By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi In November 2024, the Federal Government made a landmark stride toward addressing the persistent challenge of Almajiri and out-of-school children in Nigeria. The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education, NCAOOSCE, with the support of the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, successfully organised a three-day retreat focused on finding […]
Edo and the billionaire farmers of Kaduna
By John Mayaki I watched Babajide Kolade-Otitoju on Journalists’ Hangout last week Friday as he documented his trip to Kaduna state, where he interviewed some billionaire farmers. You needed to see these men – if you come across them on the street, nothing about them suggest their paths ever came across money – at least, […]
“How to strengthen our democracy
By Nick Dazang On Monday, 27th January 2025, five organizations, namely: African Center for Leadership(Center LSD); Center for Democracy and Development(CDD); Westminster Foundation for Democracy(WFD); Peering Advocacy and Advancement Center in Africa(PAACA); and National Peace Committee(NPC) summoned a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria. “The timing of this conference is propitious. Its choice of keynote […]
Sharia court in the Southwest: “He who sows the wind will reap the whirlwind”
By Kehinde Okunomo The Sharia conundrum being orchestrated or promoted vociferously by two bigoted Yoruba Professors is sad, disappointing, disgusting, and very unfortunate. The reason is not far-fetched. It appears that these individuals are under unimaginable spells or bewitchment judging by their inability to positively utilize that divinely endowed freedom of choice. It must be emphasized […]
Keyamo: How early warnings are weaving a climate-resilient future for Nigeria’s aviation and beyond
By Emameh Gabriel Beneath the vast expanse of an ever-changing climate, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), on Tuesday, February 4, stood before a gathering of global leaders, visionaries, policymakers, and guardians of Nigeria’s future. The occasion was the unveiling of the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), a document not […]
Niger Delta: Poverty Amidst Plenty – A Region in Desperate Need of Transformation
By JUDE DIKE In the heart of Nigeria, where the air smells of oil and the soil holds an abundance of wealth, the Niger Delta region stands as a stark paradox: an area blessed with natural resources yet plagued by poverty, environmental degradation, and political mismanagement. With its rich history of oil production, diverse ecosystems, […]
Kabir Bichi and his rare political philosophy
By Ali Ibrahim Audu If there is any leader existing today with such attributes of selflessness, any one that is profoundly selfless and self-sacrificing as Sir Ahmadu Bello of Blessed memory, that person is definitely Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi Abubakar. Hon. Abubakar, to mention the least, has an ingrained selflessness, the type that was only […]
Zacch Adedeji defining new goals for FIRS in 2025
By Arabinrin Aderonke I have said it countless times, and I will continue to say it: Dr. Zacch Adedeji is not here to play. From day one as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, we all knew that things were about to change for good. The tax boss came in with a […]
2027 in a Glance: Reign of political illiteracy, terror of regional preferences, unprepared opposition
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, the reality of our democracy once again reveals its deep flaws
Femi Pedro at 70
By Kola Johnson This particularly unforgettable day.Sometime in 1967, fifty eight years ago. It was actually morning time, within the week-days. Ordinarily, I was to have been at school at that time in question,but for the fact that I was on the afternoon shift. I remember so vividly to the minutest graphic details, as if […]
Nurtured by Necessity: Forging the Path to Sustainability
By Ejiro Gray Once upon a time, in a spell of dry weather, the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water. But the pitcher was high, and narrow was its neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The […]
Towards ending maternal mortality: FG’s healthcare initiative
By Opeyemi Akindele It is an auspicious season. A new era of renewed hope for pregnant women in Nigeria as the federal government’s nationwide Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Care (CEmONC) Programme, designed to provide vulnerable and economically disadvantaged pregnant women with free access to emergency Caesarean Section (C-Section) and other crucial maternal and neonatal healthcare […]
Unilorin 49, Uniabuja ‘43’: Analysing The Media Propaganda Against Uniabuja VC
By Hakeem Alohunmata Twenty-six (26) years later, the story of the 49 lecturers that were sacked at the University of Ilorin for disrupting an ongoing examination during ASUU strike still lingers. Even though the lecturers were later reinstated in 2009, after ten (10) years of a prolonged litigation, the story is still very fresh in the […]
Oyetola’s Performance and Spearheading Many Daunting Tasks in A Maritime Nation
By Ovie Edomi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, is one man that will go down in the history of the maritime sector as someone with a Midas touch. In less than two years, the man some people considered not to be a maritime expert has suddenly become a central point of […]
Appreciating Suleiman’s Parliamentary Exploits In Kwara North
By Taiwo Akanji In a world where leaders are often measured by their words, Senator Umar Sadiq Suleiman has chosen to be judged by his actions. And it’s precisely this commitment to tangible progress that has made him a beloved figure in Kwara North Senatorial District. With a heart full of kindness and a spirit […]
