France-US military withdrawal from Sahel and regional stability
THE insurgency in the Sahel which initially was born in Northern Mali quickly spread into neighboring countries across the Sahel…
On Nigerian women and public discourse
RECENTLY, I found myself in the heart of Abuja, a bustling city, surrounded by the everyday hustle and bustle of…
Tinubu: Of grand visions and ground realities
DURING the seventh edition of the Kaduna Investment Summit (KADINVEST 7.0) held in October 2022, His Highness Emir Muhammad Sanusi…
Lessons to be learned from recent protest
THE recent wave of protests across Nigeria has once again highlighted the deep-seated frustrations among citizens regarding economic hardship and…
Local Government: Not yet autonomy
It is interesting the huge euphoria that followed the Supreme Court judgement on local government autonomy. The judgement enables the…
Lagos’ Chief of Staff is 60
IT was a sunny day. Bright and warm; a day good for outdoor activities. From an event in Alimoso, which…
US election 2024: Between the devil and the deep blue sea
In a two-party democratic system, there are two political parties seeking to dominate and secure power in the state for…
Danladi Umar: Is Tinubu aware of the plot against CCT Chairman?
The recent attempts to forcibly remove the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Justice Danladi Yakubu Umar, are…
NYSC experience brings people together
WHEN my friend moved to Osun State due to health issues, a dramatic event at her National Youth Service Corps…
On FG’s policy of crude oil supply to local refineries
By: Adeola Olanrewaju DURING their meeting in December 2023, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream…
Tinubu’s new jet is to ensure safety, security – Ohanaeze
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed its support for the purchase of a new aircraft for President Ahmed Bola Tinubu. According…
In remembrance of Rev. Samuel Akinbode Sadela (1900 – 2014)
Popular poet and playwright, Williams Shakespeare once described the world as a stage and each person plays his part and…
Building collapse: Time to stem the tide
NIGERIA is so blessed as a nation that we rarely ever experience natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, or tornadoes.…
Awards in Afrobeats: Celebrating a global musical phenomenon
Afrobeats, a dynamic blend of West African rhythms and Western musical influences, has risen to prominence on the global stage.…
Dealing with sleeping sickness
By: Hafsat .S. Mohammed PRECISELY 40 years ago, when I was much younger and growing up in Jos, my parents…
NNPCL FY’23: Kyari stands tall in spite of disruptors’ intrigues
Mele Kyari, the group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has again demonstrated the words…
SAVE OUR SPORTS: A Plea To The Hon. Sports Minister
My beloved Hon. Minister, You have my admiration, for the ‘sports–man–like’ competitive posture you adopted during the conversation between you…
Oyetola’s One Year in Blue Economy Ministry: Achieving with Pace, not Haste
Today, August 21, 2024 marked exactly one year of the former governor of Osun State, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, in the…
Why LG autonomy is not negotiable
Worried by the myriad of problems associated with local government administration in Nigeria, especially the way the statutory funds from…
Lessons from Oyebanji’s meeting with Ekiti in the Diaspora
In order not to massage the ego of ingratitude, I would like to extend heartfelt commendations to His Excellency, Governor…


