‘Ghost’ beneficiaries beneficiaries of N33/7bn cash transfer
• Doubts over whether billions in benefits reached poor Nigerians By Dele Sobowale The N33.75 billion transfer controversy, now rocking the nation, is neither new, nor did the massive fraud stop in 2026. The well-oiled and entrenched mechanisms for transferring public funds, meant for poverty alleviation, into the bottomless pockets of public servants, continues till today […]
Professor Fidelis Oditah is wrong about the EFCC
Professor Fidelis Oditah’s recent interactive discussion on a wide range of issues on Arise News, are quite engaging
Kano APC: Re: Letter to President Tinubu
By Maikudi Lawan Your Excellency, the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on behalf of the good people of Kano State and members of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly from Kano Central Senatorial District I wish to express our profound […]
Blakey’s conference: Catalysing agric revolution through tax incentives
By SUNNY IKHIOYA Many people are spending their time, energy, and resources to proffer solutions to the challenges of this country, but are government officials listening? A country that cannot feed itself is a slave country, depending on the whims and caprices of fully-fed nations. This brings to mind a recent seminar on tax, but […]
My take on President Tinubu’s political adventure
By Bamidele Paul Atoyebi In the realm of politics and society, conflict is an inherent part of human interaction. While some individuals exhibit extreme insecurity, many others navigate these tensions with a more moderate approach. Having observed President Tinubu’s political journey since the age of 12, I feel equipped to shed light on the numerous […]
On Micro-Entrepreneurship and Local Economies
By Damilola Tomiwa Fasinu Micro-entrepreneurship has emerged as a powerful tool in driving economic growth and advancing community development in local areas. This concept refers to small-scale business ventures often initiated by individuals or families with limited resources. Unlike large corporations, micro-entrepreneurs operate on a smaller scale, typically serving their immediate communities. This localized approach […]
Kano APC Crisis: Letter to President Tinubu
By Nabahani Gogori I hope this letter finds you well Your Excellency. As Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads, I write to you today as a concerned and dedicated member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kano, compelled by the urgency of our nation’s challenges and aware of your unwavering determination to steer it […]
Terrorism and General Musa’s strategy
By ERAMUS IKHIDE The Nigerian military has been spinning its way in and out of the murderous mess created by Boko Haram terrorists in the last turbulent and traumatic 15 years. Regrettably, the blood-thirsty beasts are now imbued with a new strain of the masada complex and are determined to recruit the last Almajiri in the […]
Why Kamala Harris lost and how Donald Trump won: A deep analysis of the 2024 US Election
Why Kamala Harris lost and how Donald Trump won: A deep analysis of the 2024 US Election
Idumeje Ugboko Mayhem Revisited: Emerging facts and the story so far
By Basil Okoh The crisis in Idumuje Ugboko in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta state was seeded by envy and jealousy between kinsmen. The crisis was smouldering in the community for sometime before the fire was finally ignited by one man who was driven by the ambition to become king in a hurry. […]
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and Hi-Tech’s low hanging fruits
By NDUKA NWOSU HOW time and the thoughts of the human mind fly and change. The Arise Morning Show anchors on the Ojinika Okpe segment of ‘What’s Trending,’ recently gave a reasonable slot to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s visit to the Lagos end of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The anchors were glad to note government has […]
Olukemi Badenoch: A Dream realised in Diaspora
As Nigerian born Olukemi Badenoch achieved a remarkable feat in the politics of United Kingdom (UK), praises and encouragement should be in order to celebrate this amazing woman in all ramifications.
FEC vs NEC: What does Zaccheus Adedeji’s FIRS want?
By YUSHAU SHUAIB THE recent submission of four executive bills to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu has sparked intense debate. Central to the controversy is Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, whose clarifications on the reforms have yet to clear the air but intensified discussions. At first glance, the four […]
Children as coup plotters
The Nigerian Police routinely outcompetes itself in absurdities, but the arraignment of 30 children last week in Abuja by the police for allegedly plotting a coup to topple the Tinubu administration was the lowest point the police has ever sunk to
Time is Your Greatest Privilege: Use it wisely
Time is a resource we all have, but how we choose to spend it differs drastically. In our youth, particularly in our 20s, we are often comforted by the idea that we have “our whole lives ahead of us.”
Governors got it wrong on calls for NNPCL to end PMS importation
Sesan Shomefun The recent calls by Governors of the 36 states urging the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to halt further importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol into the country can best be described as a poor judgement of the workings of the oil industry, particularly the downstream sector. According […]
