Reading versus aliteracy
Once upon a time, Nigeria paraded the best set of authors and publishers in Africa. At that time, reading was…
Dati’s views and Lalong’s longing for a job
The above titled piece was meant to be a reaction to an earlier publication authored by Honourable Yakubu Dati, Lalong’s…
Ribadu and renewed hope for life and property
MALLAM Nuhu Ribadu, the pioneer Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), was recently appointed the National Security…
Daura could be Yamoussoukro or Gbadolite
WHILE in power, the former President, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR sited the following projects in Daura, his hometown in Katsina State.…
The journey towards the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023
Isa Ali Pantami The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 signed into Law by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Unravelling the PND abuse in Nigerian banking system
IT is early days, but reforms are afoot at the Central Bank. In his inaugural speech, President Tinubu mentioned that…
The exit of Jonathan B. Majiyagbe
JONATHAN B. Majiyagbe, a past Rotary International president who was passionate about growing Rotary everywhere — especially in Africa —…
Lawless kids and fears of terrorism in Kano
“And fear the fitnah (affliction and trial) which affects not in particular (only) those of you who do wrong.” -…
Rural Electrification and Nigeria’s Health Sector: A timely intervention with wide-ranging benefits
On 3 March 2020, the federal government of Nigeria, in compliance with global best practices, announced a nationwide lockdown due…
Editors, Owerri and remembrances of “Nkwobi”
Owerri, the capital of Imo State, which prides itself as the “Heartland of the South East” of Nigeria, was taken…
Women supporting women not a mirage – the story of ‘We Live These Lives’
We Live These Lives, published by The Female Professionals’ Book Club, and edited by Ezinne Ibe and Ngozi Onyesom, captures…
Recruitment of children into terrorist groups
ACCORDING to the United Nations, despite global consensus against sending children into battle, there are 300,000 children under the age…
Repositioning Nigeria’s security
THE fact that Nigeria in the last two decades has been going through unprecedented security challenges is not deniable. The…
Lai Oso: The only area where my prof failed
THIS is one of the most difficult write-ups I have ever worked on in my journalism career spanning over 30…
Ife Ecology Institute at 40: Solving Nigeria’s environmental challenges
I was a youngster when Ken Saro-Wiwa died and other than the fact that he was an activist fighting the…
TJ Abbas and making legislation a serious business
The dawn of a dispensation signifies a new meaning to the way of life. Undoubtedly, Nigeria has experienced the best…
Àdán: Let the poor live!
I must first confess that the feeble-minded do not have any business with leadership, and when Nigeria is put in…
Abiola Ajimobi: Enduring architect of modern Oyo
THE sad passing of former Oyo State governor and senator, Abiola Ajimobi, was difficult to accept. One of the state’s…
ÀDÁN: Let the poor live!
I must first confess that the feeble-minded do not have any business with leadership, and when Nigeria is put in…
Raising awareness on potential outbreak of anthrax disease
In the year 2020, just before the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a global health emergency, I was privileged to be…
