The 9/11 that never happened: What Britain saved the world from
TWENTY-FIVE years after the planes struck America, the most frightening part of 9/11 may not be what the terrorists achieved, but what they originally intended to achieve - and what intelligence agencies have since learned to prevent.
Two years of President Tinubu: A business perspective
By ABDUL RABIU As Nigeria marks two years under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I believe it is important to reflect, not from the lens of politics, but from the perspective of business, of industry, and of the economy. I speak not only as the Chairman of BUA Group – one of Africa’s largest […]
Dapo Abiodun: 65 hearty cheers to a change agent
By Kayode Akinmade TODAY, to the glory of Almighty God, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun (MFR, OON) is 65, and exactly six years in office as the fifth democratically elected Governor. The road has been rough but grace has made the difference, so let the drums release great rhythms and let the music […]
APC’s Irresistible Appeal: Opposition Leaders Flock to Tinubu’s Development Agenda
By Gbenga Abiola The recent influx of opposition party members into the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a testament to the effectiveness of President Bola Tinubu’s development strategy. The implementation of economic stimulus packages has enabled governors to drive development initiatives across state and local government tiers, fostering a new era of economic growth and […]
Defections, Tinubu’s endorsement and 2027 elections
By TUNDE RAHMAN “When the debate is lost, slander becomes the loser’s tool.” It looks like the Greek philosopher Socrates had Nigeria in mind when he made the statement above. How does one rationalise a situation where notable opposition figures choose the rather pathetic path of self-immolation instead of putting their political camps in order, […]
On NITDA’s war against waste and weak systems
By SHUAIB AGAKA Over half of Nigeria’s government-funded IT projects—an alarming 56 percent—have failed to meet their intended objectives. According to Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, these failures go far beyond statistical data. They represent broken digital services, billions of naira in wasted taxpayer funds, and missed opportunities to transform […]
