Opinion

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...

By Aare Abiodun Oluwarotimi It was an interesting Benue throughout last week because of the litigations, crazy drama, and media attacks over matters that the actors could have resolved easily. Pride and blindness won’t let them fix things so let’s expose them a little. I have been on the telephone...

By David Tunde In a flagrant and audacious exhibition of corporate greed and regulatory failure, Matrix Energy Limited, a prominent player in Nigeria’s petroleum industry, led by CEO Abdulkadir Adisa Aliu, has become embroiled in a scandal of monumental proportions involving the importation of subpar fuel products. This disturbing revelation,...

By Philip Agbese In a careful examination of the dynamics in Nigeria’s political stronghold, one will discover that only a selected few possess the courage and conviction to make bold statements that have the potential to profoundly transform the topography of democracy and governance for the better. Among these exceptional...

Former Vice-President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has been reportedly linked to Bashir Hadeija, who was recently arrested for alleged gunrunning and smuggling of large caches of weapons. Hadeija was nabbed over the weekend by a combined team of police and State Security Services and is accused of multiple crimes, including money laundering,...