Opinion

By Bala Adamu In a nation where ethnic and tribal champions often take centre stage, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi stands out as a shining example of a true patriot. As the member representing Bichi federal constituency of Kano State, he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to the national interest, subsuming...

By Best Agbese The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company, located in Lekki, a suburb of Lagos, is seven times the size of Victoria Island, another high-end area in Lagos State. The refinery boasts of more than 350 concrete bridges, a port for oil vessels, and approximately 5,000 neatly built apartments...

By Ogo Okereke Fifty five years after the civil war, the lingering effects of the war is still visible among the Igbo. Ndigbo being the worst hit of the civil war, still bear scars from the war,with ongoing displacement, poverty, trauma, environmental degradation, security concerns, infrastructural deficit and marginalization. At...

How quickly does hypocrisy and Pharaseesm come full cycle? How does self-acclaimed Progressives and Democrats become so quickly the greatest threat to our democracy and to fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms? Why are they so uncomfortable with dissent and protest? What is Treasonable about the exercise of the freedom of...

By Kabir Muazu In the crucible of public scrutiny, high-ranking officials face intense pressure, with every move subject to partisan criticism. A case in point is Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose recent tour of government agencies has sparked a maelstrom of reactions....

By Sammie Echi Agbo A hero makes the difference no matter the length of time he stays on the stage. He sees beyond the moment and is often dreaded by noisy mongers. A hero however is like a ferocious animal that needs no entourage. This is a story of how...

A cross-section of Nigerians has expressed reservations about the inability of BUA Cement to keep to its promise of reducing the price of cement in the country. This is coming on the heels of the statement credited to the Chairman of BUA Cement, Abdul Samad Rabiu, where he stated that...

By Philip Agbese Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives and current Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s progress. His unwavering commitment to the nation’s growth is a testament to his exceptional leadership. Gbajabiamila’s support for...

By Michael Oche The recent targeting of labour leaders, including the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has raised alarm bells about the state of democracy in Nigeria. Ajaero has been teargassed, beaten by the police, and kidnapped by security agencies – a chilling reminder of...

By Peter Awunah, PhDawunahpeter@gmail.com Yesterday, I came across a shocking report in Daily Trust newspaper which read that 21 states of the federation are seeking loans amounting to N1.65 trillion to fund their 2024 budget deficits despite the increase in the allocations they have received from the Federation Account Allocation...