Opinion

By Habtamu Abrdew Beture The newly appointed Coadjutor Bishop of the Eparchy of Emdibir and the Secretary General of the Catholic Bishop Conference of Ethiopia His Excellency Bishop Lucas (Abba Teshome Fikre) held an interview with the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) on May 2, 2024. On his interview he emphasized...

By Peter Awunah, PhD On Saturday, 4th of May, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), as part of its activities to mark this year’s World Press Freedom Day, held a ceremony at the Barcelona Hotels, Abuja where the union also gave awards to some personalities. Among those presented with the...

Citizens Watch Advocacy Initiative (CWAI), a non-governmental, anti-corruption, civil society organization, after a diligent assessment, has commended and applauded the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Barr, Nyesom Wike for the overhaul of every nook and cranny of the capital city.  This, the organization noted, can be...

By Joseph Wada Adagba As a journalist and an avid reader of books and journals, I recently came across an article written by a journalist named Dr. Nathan Oguche Emmanuel on the pages of ARISE IGALA magazine. It took me some time to peruse the exhaustive special feature penned by...

By Okino Jeremiah Umar Bago has an energetic personality. Though a politician, he is not your everyday breed. He is a departure from the norm and is unafraid to be heard when it matters most. As Governor of Niger State, he has done what others could not do in years....

By Philip Agbese Festus Keyamo, the enigmatic figure at the helm of Nigeria’s aviation sector, has been a subject of both admiration and controversy. His unconventional approach to governance has polarised opinions, with some hailing him as a visionary leader and others questioning his methods. As the Aviation Minister, Keyamo...

By Dr Austin Maho Stories were abound all through last week how the spin doctors of Yahaya Bello allegedly moved tons of cash around some media houses to influence good conscience. It shouldnt surprise anyone therefore the amount of space devoted by some media organization to the Yahaya Bello and...

By Philip Agbese As the dust settles on the newly renovated main Chambers of the National Assembly, a sense of pride and accomplishment fills the air. As I sit down to write this piece, I can’t help but marvel at the transformation that has taken place within the hallowed halls...

By Edwin Olofu I read with shock and consternation, an article written by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson to Kano state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf titled: “How Ganduje Hired Fake NGO to Rate Kano Low in an Attempt to Cover his Wasted 8 Years,” published in some online newspaper platforms....

The ITF Big Bang and Tinubu’s Tall Order The Nigerian economy is undergoing a gradual transformation, characterized by both challenges and opportunities, with consequences both planned and unplanned. This evolving landscape is marked by high unemployment rates, fierce competition for the limited available job slots, and an increasing demand for...