Mozambique stands at a defining juncture in its history. As the Constitutional Council prepares to announce the final results of the disputed October 2024 elections on Dec. 23,

By George P. Koon The current leader of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, and his predecessor Guinea-Bissau leader Umaro Sissoco Embalo have failed to demonstrate the bloc’s commitment to democracy. Since 2020 four ECOWAS members, Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Niger experienced a total of six coup d’états.Upon […]

By Elton Onwu  National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, South East, Dr Ijeomah Arodiogbu’s recent statements about the South East Development Commission (SEDC) have raised some concerns, and for good reason. He obviously has not rested since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the appointments of some worthy Nigerians to the Board of the […]

You were bundled to Ekiti like a felon only to be charged with a misdemeanour. A man shouldn’t smash a fly with a hammer if it’s perched on his scrotum. Perhaps the Aare doesn’t remember our ancestors warned that people who go about chasing little chicks make themselves vulnerable to a fall. However, Dele, it’s […]

By Kunle Lawal As 2024 draws to a close, Electoral College Nigeria (ECN) celebrates another year of remarkable achievements and significant milestones in its mission to foster political literacy, empower citizens, and inspire active engagement in Nigeria’s democratic process. From transformative initiatives to groundbreaking partnerships, ECN continues to shape the future of governance in Nigeria. […]

By Emeka Alex Duru The controversy on Kemi Badenoch, Leader of the British Conservative Party and her disposition to Nigeria, reminds me of an encounter with a media aide to a governor in the South East. An obviously traumatized citizen had posted a comment on his social media Facebook page, chiding the governor for always frolicking in […]

By Ajiboye Paul Emerging markets often grapple with a myriad of economic challenges, including limited access to capital, underdeveloped infrastructure, and a lack of diversification in industrial sectors. These constraints are particularly evident in the agro-processing industry, where inefficiencies in funding and operations hinder the sector’s potential to contribute meaningfully to economic growth. Structured trade […]

By Tolulope Adebayo Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla is the Chief of Naval Staff, he was appointed to the position by President Tinubu in June 2023. A seasoned navigator, he is expected to lead the Nigerian Navy in manning Nigeria’s vast maritime frontier which stretches a formidable 84,000 nautical miles, with over 3,000 lakes and […]

I leaned on their shoulders By John Mayaki Today marks exactly one year since the accident that changed my life. By this time last year, I was reeling in pain, and no amount of painkillers could help. In some ways, it feels like it happened just yesterday; in others, it feels like an entirely different […]

By KINGSLEY EKEJIUBA In a compelling discussion held on X on November 24, 2024, stakeholders from the Organisation for Impact and Reform, OFIAR, alongside a revered good governance advocate and champion for Almajiri children’s education, Dr. Aderonke Kujore, emphatically highlighted the critical need for qualitative basic education as a foundation for Nigeria’s transformation. Reflecting on her […]

By John Mayaki Yesterday, the presentation of the 2025 budget estimates of N48.7 trillion by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the National Assembly started on a dramatic note. Dramatic because the President mistakenly referred to the 10th National Assembly as the 11th National Assembly. While some have rushed to label this a gaffe, a closer […]

By EMMANUEL ONWUBIKO I woke up December 17, 2024, and was in a rare prayerful mood and I began by playing the worship songs of American singer and pianist, Mr. Don Moen. His most popular track which understandably is the one in which he titled “God will make a way”, turned out as my most favourite […]

By TOLA ADENUBI In the multifaceted and economically vital landscape of Nigeria’s maritime industry, the significance of proper funding and legislative empowerment for regulatory agencies cannot be overstated. At the core of this sector lies the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, a pivotal regulatory institution whose operations are constrained by inadequate funding, outdated legal frameworks, and limited […]

By Olatunde Adegbola With a volatile global oil market in 2024 tied to geopolitical tensions and other local challenges such as oil theft and pipeline vandalism amid the pressure to up oil production levels, the NNPC Ltd. under the leadership of Mallam Mele Kyari has effectively navigated the challenges with many milestone achievements to show. The […]

By Unue Emeka The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State remains embroiled in internal strife, with no resolution in sight. This discord has been exacerbated by the release of a Minority Report from supporters of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, opposing the majority report presented by the Olorogun O’tega Emerhor-led Reconciliation Committee. Emerhor’s Reconciliation Committee was […]