Opinion

By Okanga Agila The 10th National Assembly will be etched in the annals of Nigeria’s legislative history as a paradigm of transparency, inclusivity, and fiscal responsibility, and Hon. Kabir Bichi’s stewardship as the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations was the linchpin of this transformative era. His visionary leadership...

By Nathan Oguche Emmanuel The conferment of chieftaincy titles has become ubiquitous among traditional rulers in Nigerian societies today, serving as a means for these rulers to assert and exercise their power on behalf of the gods. From the palaces of Emirs in Northern Nigeria, through the royal abode of...

A group of 1,000 anti-corruption crusaders drawn from across the 36 states of the federation have threatened to drag Governor Siminalayi Fubara to court if he fails to probe the immediate past local government chairmen. In a statement signed by its convener, Comrade Johnson Turner, the group accused the former...

The Nigerian Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency bill has undergone multiple revisions, with the 2024 iteration duplicating the powers and functions of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) under the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. This proposed shipping regulatory...

By Tolulope Adebayo Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has experienced a remarkable resurgence, led by the visionary leadership of Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev. As the Honourable Minister of Water Resources, Utsev has leveraged his vast expertise and experience in water resources...

In the vast expanse of commerce and industry, the term regulation elicits a multifaceted response, precipitating a dichotomy of opinions. On one hand, regulation is perceived as a vital mechanism to ensure a level playing field, safeguard consumer interests, and maintain market integrity. Conversely, it is often met with trepidation...

By Eneojo Herbert In the heart of Kogi State, particularly the Igala speaking area, the title of Oma Eju Ejeh-Gaaku is a distinguished honor, reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to their community. Today 21st June 2024, this prestigious title is being conferred upon Abdullahi...

By Femi Falana SAN In the last one week, the Federal High Court and the National Industrial Court have separately conferred jurisdiction on themselves to determine chieftaincy matters. Both decisions are highly erroneous as they cannot be justified under sections 251 and 254(C) of the Constitution. As will be demonstrated...

By Omoba Kenneth Aigbegbele The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) established by the NITDA Act of 2007 to regulate standards, guidelines and frameworks for the development and standardization of Information Technology practices in Nigeria, is also clamouring for the actualization of the Bill at the National Assembly for the...

By Michael Jegede When Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu was inaugurated as the Governor of Cross River State on May 29, 2023, Cross Riverians were full of expectations as they looked forward to a better future for the state, seeing that a tested, trusted, reliable and compassionate politician had taken...