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Atiku’s Border Promise: Between political expediency and Nigeria’s national interest

Atiku’s Border Promise: Between political expediency and Nigeria’s national interest

By Okey IBEKE Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027 may appeal to traders and border communities who depend on cross-border commerce. But the promise raises a more important question: what exactly does he intend to reopen? The Federal Government has challenged the premise of the […]
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No to indiscriminate tree felling, forest depletion 

No to indiscriminate tree felling, forest depletion 

By ANDREW ERAKHRUMEN Without necessarily going into a detailed history of the eventual establishment, in 1983, of the Brundtland Commission, formerly the World Commission on Environment and Development (chaired by Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, former prime minister of Norway), we will define “sustainable development” using some words from the 1987 report of the commission (also known […]

New ATM charges as a backward step into the banking halls

New ATM charges as a backward step into the banking halls

Public institutions in Nigeria have a knack for policy inconsistency. They can aggressively pursue a course of action one moment and, the very next, introduce measures that directly contradict their stated objectives. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is currently at the centre of one such paradox. Everyone alive in the last couple of years witnessed […]

Anambra 2025: Day Umeoji Showcased His Credential to Nigerians

Anambra 2025: Day Umeoji Showcased His Credential to Nigerians

By Nnenna Agbai Honourable Chukwuma Umeoji, one of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants for the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election, has strided into the ring not as a mere contender, but as a harbinger of hope, a bridge over the troubled waters of a state yearning for rebirth. Last week, as he submitted […]

ICPC BOSS: Corruption thrives in silence

ICPC BOSS: Corruption thrives in silence

By Adamu Aliyu As we salute your commitment to the crusade against corruption, ICPC, under my leadership, is poised to ensure the sustenance and heightening of our collaborations with you. The media is not merely an observer; you are a frontline partner in this fight. Over the years, ICPC has adopted a strategic communication approach in […]

Legal Opinion on the Removal of Justice Maurice Ikpambese as Benue CJ

Legal Opinion on the Removal of Justice Maurice Ikpambese as Benue CJ

By Abraham Aerfa The Brouhaha: In Benue State, there is a significant controversy surrounding the removal of the Chief Judge, Mr. Maurice Ikpambese. The Benue State House of Assembly recently recommended the suspension of Justice Maurice Ikpambese, citing allegations of gross misconduct, including abuse of office and mismanagement of judicial finances. This recommendation was made […]

Tony O. Elumelu: Triangle Magazine’s Personality of the Year

Tony O. Elumelu: Triangle Magazine’s Personality of the Year

By Femi Salako In the dynamic world of business and philanthropy, few names carry as much weight and influence as Tony O. Elumelu. A visionary entrepreneur, a champion of economic empowerment, and an unwavering believer in Africa’s potential, Elumelu has dedicated his life to reshaping the continent’s narrative. His work in finance, investment, and philanthropy has […]

Sensitive Materials Marking and IREV: A Two-Pronged Approach to Electoral Credibility

Sensitive Materials Marking and IREV: A Two-Pronged Approach to Electoral Credibility

Elections serve as the cornerstone of democracy, providing legitimacy to governments and ensuring the active participation of the electorate in governance. As emphasized by Sarah Birch in her work, Electoral Malpractice (2011), argued that free and fair elections devoid of manipulation of rules, manipulation of voting and manipulation of voters are not merely procedural requirements […]