How intelligence, technology, VCRU are closing in on Auchi–Okene kidnappers
By AKINDELE ADEGEBO For years, the Auchi–Okene–Abuja highway and its surrounding communities have carried a reputation that no Nigerian traveller would wish to associate with a journey home: the fear of being watched, followed, and intercepted by men who know the roads, the settlements, and the forests better than almost anyone. For criminal gangs operating […]
Imperatives of eradicating disguised unemployment with transparent recruitment
By BAMIDELE ATOYEBI A retired NNPC director once confided in me: “If I were appointed as GMD of NNPC, the first thing I’d do is lay off hundreds of staff who contribute nothing. Many of them got in through godfathers or bribery and lack the technical know-how to move the company forward.” His words, while harsh, reflected […]
Interrogating and understanding Tompolo’s romance with Tinubu
By ENEWARIDIDEKE EKANPOU Caution is a priceless word. Caution wards off waiting monsters and dangers when timely released to the concerned person. Differently, words are chosen to create a safe path for people to walk on, particularly for people who are already on a landmine-laden path. Developments in Nigeria indicate clearly that the time has come for […]
Between patriot Faleke and his stewardship of selflessness
By Ali A. Ali In the corridors of power, where politics often wears a mask of self-interest, Hon. Dr. James Abiodun Faleke stands out as a shining beacon of hope. For two years, he has walked the halls of the 10th Assembly, leaving a trail of transformative impact in his wake. With every bill sponsored, […]
Two years in the hallowed chamber and Asuquo’s uncommon strides
By Mike Udo In the heart of the Niger Delta, a region long shrouded in darkness by neglect and underdevelopment, a new dawn is breaking. Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, a young and dynamic leader, has rolled up his sleeves to tackle the region’s challenges head-on. With a fierce determination to transform the lives of his people, […]
30% of Nigeria’s 24 million registered MSMEs shut down amid economic hardships
Most leading economies worldwide rely on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to boost economic growth. MSMEs play a notable role in keeping societies together through job creation, thereby alleviating poverty among women and providing a young, energetic population with the resources required to thrive and compete globally. But what happens when MSMEs experience a decline? […]
