Opinion

By Nathan Oguche Emmanuel, PhD The recently released budgetary allocation for Nigeria’s regional development commissions has stirred justified outrage, especially from the North Central geopolitical zone. With no mention of a commission for the region and zero budgetary allocation, the marginalization of North Central Nigeria has once again taken centre...

By Funke Egbemode One bright afternoon, some years ago, I decided to make a quick stop at my favourite shoes-and-bags shop on Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos. As I approached the shop, I noticed an armed guard at the entrance. He was carrying a familiar gun – the intimidating but innocent-looking big...

Of late, France has found itself in the throes of a diplomatic crisis in Africa, particularly in West Africa, where it has, for decades, maintained a stranglehold on its former colonies. Under the guise of granting paper independence, France has continued to exert an exploitative grip on Francophone African countries....

By Sunday Attah Every team has that member that generates the sparkle that brightens its overall image. In football, such persons are identified as as star players such while they play their hearts out to the admiration of fans, the glory and honour they bring to the team is not...

By Tolulope Adebayo Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla is the Chief of Naval Staff, he was appointed to the position by President Tinubu in June 2023. A seasoned navigator, he is expected to lead the Nigerian Navy in manning Nigeria’s vast maritime frontier which stretches a formidable 84,000 nautical miles,...

By Louis Achi Probably for curious reasons, some seemingly recalcitrant tendencies or stakeholders are not ready or willing to acknowledge or concede that some key, positive changes are being birthed in the operational modus of Nigeria’s primary domestic intelligence agency – the Department of State Services, aka DSS – an...

By Dr. Sunday Isuwa Since taking the helm of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the largest news agency in Africa, Ali M Ali has demonstrated an exceptional understanding of his role and responsibilities. His leadership has elevated the agency’s reputation on a global scale, significantly enhancing both the organisation’s...

By Abdullahi O Haruna Haruspice A disturbing video has been circulating on social media, showing Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officials attempting to apprehend a reckless driver who was hysterical on the road.The driver’s reckless behavior began when he was flagged down by a patrol team for using his phone...

By Jackson O Udeh A large swathe of Nigeria’s population is scandal-fatigued. Lying public officeholders have traumatised them to the extent that they cannot be bothered about acts of brazen impunity anymore. This is the only logical explanation for the trepid response to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the...

By Eguono King The story of the Port Harcourt Refinery’s alleged operation is one that stands out as a significant lesson in the developing tale of Nigeria’s petroleum industry. It is replete with deceit, laced with ineptitude, and a violation of public confidence. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL)...