Central to this transformation are two key figures: President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. And this March, positive reactions from Niger Deltans regarding the South-South Development Commission Bill signal more progress for the region

By Tunde Rahman Empathy is a defining feature of leadership and one of the qualities a good leader must have. How a leader acts at every point always gives us a sense of how he has internalised and embraced this important virtue. On Tuesday, February 4, President Bola Tinubu approved a whopping N758 billion to settle […]

By Dr. Michael Tidi The legal profession in Nigeria is confronted with a significant ethical dilemma, exacerbated by declining professional standards and a troubling inclination among certain members of the Bar to prioritize media sensationalism over legal propriety. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, recently expressed grave concern over the erosion of […]

By Femi Salako My heart skipped breath when my phone rang in the early hours of Thursday, March 6, 2025. It was  an unusual call from the Personal Assistant to Dr Doyin Okupe, and I knew straightaway that something bad must have happened to my godfather. The sad news of the passage of my God-sent benefactor […]

By Dr Josef Umunnakwe Onoh As the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for the decisive April 5 primary in Anambra State, one truth stands clear: the stakes have never been higher. For the party and for Anambra, this election is not just another contest — it is an opportunity to rewrite the political narrative of […]

By Toni Kan The quote – “You can’t improve what you don’t measure” is often attributed to renowned business management consultant, Peter Drucker and goes to the heart of performance in business. Measurement and evaluation are key management principles and they involve systematic assessment of performance to ensure accountability while identifying areas for improvement, with the […]

By Enewaridideke Ekanpou For every mortal there are seasons of hibernation when thoughts are refined in loneliness…No mortal defiles such seasons because this is not Achebe’s Things Fall Apart where Okonkwo defiled the week of peace… Tompolo is a traveller who journeys borderlessly…Every town Tompolo travels to, Tompolo takes his thermometer that tells truth. Tompolo’s […]

By Godwin Aigboviose Omage Your Excellency, on this special day, I join millions of Nigerians in celebrating your life, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our great nation. As you mark another year, I extend my deepest gratitude for your bold vision, audacious decisions, and steadfast dedication to Nigeria’s progress. Heavenly Father, we lift up our […]

What happens when the intent to include inadvertently excludes excellence? By Ejiro Gray From multilateral institutions to national cabinets and corporate organizations, the call to diversify leadership and representation in policy formulation and decision-making has gained momentum over the years. Quite expectedly, the acronym DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) has also very quickly become a buzz word.  DEI has a very expansive scope trailing beyond the remit […]

By Arabinrin Aderonke For days, I have gathered my thoughts, searching for the right words to describe a man whose legacy speaks for itself. How do you define a leader whose influence has transformed governance in Nigeria? What can truly capture the greatness of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a visionary, a master strategist, a political […]