Opinion

By Best Agbese Crude oil theft assumed a dangerous dimension at some point in the country’s annals. It was estimated that Nigeria lost about $46 billion (N16.25 trillion) to crude oil theft in 11 years. The thought of what such an amount of money could have done to the country’s...

By Lawson Kolawole Ondo State, like many other states in Nigeria, faces numerous challenges that require effective leadership and strategic solutions. As the forthcoming Governorship election approaches, it is crucial to assess the suitability of candidates and their capacity to address these issues. This presents an opportunity for the people...

By Bolaji Akinmosu From the streets of Ikorodu, where dreams often collide with adversity, a young man has risen, defying the odds and carving his name into the annals of Nigerian politics. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, a native son of this vibrant Lagos suburb, has not only broken barriers but shattered...

By Mary Odoma Over the years, I have learned that making life progress depends on several factors. One of them is purpose. Without it, you might be mediocre—a common attribute in Nigeria. I took the time to research why leadership seems a mirage in the country with the avalanche of...

By Toby Prince In the bustling halls of Nigerian politics, where ambition often takes precedence over integrity, one name stands out like a lighthouse cutting through the fog: Honorable Muktar Aliyu Betara. Currently, Hon. Betara is the Chairman, House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory. He previously served as the...

By Zainab Suleiman Okino Like every other human endeavour, it is now time for the world to critically scrutinise and assess the administration of Alhaji Yahaya Bello (GYB), the immediate past governor of Kogi State. In the state’s peculiar form of political landscape, an objective evaluation of the governor’s legacy...

By Julius Onwe Who is a good leader? One that controls everything or one that brings out the best in others? Hear this: A good leader is more than just one who holds everything and everyone. It’s about being someone who brings out the best in others and creates in...

By Benedict Aguele In a view into the world of Nigerian politics, there are few individuals who possess the ability to captivate the masses with their charismatic leadership and unwavering dedication to the welfare of their constituents. One of such individual is Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, a rising leader in...

BY SAGIR WAHEED In recent times, Nigeria has been grappling with a concerning issue that strikes at the heart of its national security apparatus – the proliferation of certificates forgery in within the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). This alarming trend not only undermines the integrity of the...

By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 12 February, 2024) The last premier of the Western Region, Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, asked his guest what the town was saying. The guest told him the town was solidly behind him. The guest backed his claim with a cassette...