INEC and the road to 2027
By Ayo Ododo There are probably few jobs in Nigeria more thankless than conducting an election. The winner thinks he won because the people loved him. The loser is often convinced he lost because somebody somewhere tampered with the process. Between the two stands the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), praised by one side, condemned […]
Africa’s Imperative: Navigating Disability Inclusion Amidst U.S. Foreign Aid Reevaluation
By Arowolo Ayoola, Ph.D In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on January 20, 2025, titled “Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid,” mandating a comprehensive 90-day review of U.S. foreign assistance programs. This directive has led to an immediate suspension of new foreign aid obligations and a halt on […]
Seriake Dickson: 59 Applauses for Dean, Politics of Selfless Service
By Ikeddy ISIGUZO CELEBRATIONS of the birthday of Senator Seriake Dickson who turns 59 today, would not be through merryiments and parties but in the thousands of people who his intentional decisions, policies, projects, and programmes have impacted their lives over the years. The former Bayelsa State Governor born in Toru-Orua, on the shores of […]
Danzaria and the Re-Engineering Of NASS Bereaucracy
By Samson Idoko Within the heart of Nigeria’s parliamentary governance, where decisions are crafted, power is deliberated and future of millions is shaped, there exist an unseen distinguished figure whose dedication ensures the seamless operation of the legislative machinery. This man is Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, the indefatigable Clerk of the 10th House of Representatives. His […]
Sani Jaji: Where service meets humanity
By Ibrahim Daudua Rt. Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji is a consummate politician, businessman, philanthropist, and the member representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency of Zamfara State at the Federal House of Representatives, who once, at the inception of the 10th National Assembly, ventilated his intention to become Speaker of the House of Representatives. A decisive, […]
NWOKO AND NWAOBOSHI: Nothing for us in APC to be proud of
By Mani Onye For a party that is still trying to find its feet after the disastrous outing in the 2023 General Election generally blamed on the leadership style of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, it is saddening that the All Progressives Congress, APC is still unable to articulate a response to the ruling party in Delta State. […]
The Faded Number Plates and the Judgement: Does it call for celebration?
By Abdul Jelil Adebayo January 17th, 2025, a Lagos high court said the Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC has no right, henceforth, to arrest motorists with faded number plate on their vehicles. Justice Akintayo Aluko made the order restricting the FRSC from imposing any fine or punishment on any driver for driving with a faded vehicle […]
Governor Oyebanji’s romance with Ekiti public service
By Omooba Olusesan Alabi On Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) approved a new minimum wage of N70,000.00 for all categories of workers in the state public service. The new wage took effect from December 1, 2024. A new salary table came out that week which, unlike before, […]
Oborevwori: Raising the bar of governance with street credibility
By Jackson Ekwugum Gradually but steadily, many are now coming to terms with the unique leadership skills and patriotic fervour of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State. All the misconceptions, misinformation, and falsehood that were concocted about him by his traducers and naysayers are now giving way to the sudden realisation that Governor Oborevwori is a […]
Okoya @ 85: Celebrating a Veteran Industrialist
China, the world industrial powerhouse, recently declared a trade surplus of one trillion dollars for the year 2024
With honour, dignity, clean record, Ned Nwoko joins APC
Chinedu Munir Nwoko, popularly known as Ned Nwoko, faces a dicey test entering the New Year as he took the decisive plunge to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Kano Livestock Fattening Scheme: A Glgame-changer for rural empowerment amid criticism
By Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa The Kano State Government has countered unfounded criticisms of its livestock fattening and goat reproduction scheme, which is a key component of the Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Programme (KSADP). These attacks, aimed at undermining a life-changing initiative, have been described by the government as mischievous attempts to misinform the public […]
How African companies can build high-performing cultures
By Bukonla Adebankin By several metrics, African businesses are poised to be at the forefront of global growth in key sectors such as technology, the creative industry, and renewable energy. According to a report by Invest Africa, Africa’s fintech sector is projected to grow thirteen fold by 2030, reaching a revenue of $65 billion. Similarly, […]
Empowering Nigeria’s future through alternative learning pathways, AI
By ODUNAYO ALIU Nigeria has a fast-growing population of 235 million with 45% below the age of 17. Insufficient schools, high poverty rates, and a poor education system result in lack of motivation for both teachers and students in rural areas. As we celebrate the International Day of Education in 2025, I reflect on the […]
The Untiring FIRS Boss
By Arabinrin Aderonke When I ventured into the office to see the tax boss, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, I was met with an unexpected sight. He was wearing a face cap, a T-shirt, and jeans. It was the first time I had seen him dressed so casually during official hours, […]
Trump’s America: When illegal immigrants are a burden
By Osunde Douglas Eseosa There are many situations where migrants become an economic burden and a nuisance. Some immigrants place a financial strain on the government and create social disturbances in society, as some are the result of jailbreaks and other crimes that remain unidentified. We cannot ignore the social nuisance that some of these […]
