Opinion

By Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa Our attention has been drawn to an article entitled “Kano worst governed, least performing state in Nigeria – Report,” authored by Taofeek Lawal and featured on Tribune online on April 23, 2024. Taofeek based his narrative on an alleged report by the Centre for Democracy...

By Pelumi Olajengbesi Olajengbesi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stands as a cornerstone in upholding the rule of law and combating economic and financial crimes in Nigeria. Its unwavering commitment to investigating and prosecuting offenders has earned it commendation, fostering transparency and accountability in governance, even though there...

By Toby Prince The darker it becomes, the brighter the shining of the star. That’s the case with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo S.A.N. Honesty is a virtue, so they say. But you will never know how important honesty has become until something joins you with...

By Williams Ochonu “The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been.” —Henry Kissinger. The above quote is instructive on the realization that leadership is needed to transform our great country. But the question is thus: are those saddled...

By Abu-Uwesu Yakubu It is saying the obvious that ripples created by the impeachment and removal of Edo State former deputy governor, Philip Shaibu resonates in various degrees among the three leading political parties in the state, albeit negatively. For his state ruling People’s Democratic Party PDP, it causes further...

By Rex Akindele Politics, they say is a game of interest. No permanent friend, no permanent enemy but permanent interest. But in every sphere of life, there’s morality and a man is best respected by his principles and the values he stand for.There’s this school of thought that says “if...

By Aare Abiodun Oluwarotimi I have read a lot of opinions, comments and media back lashes following the interview which a former governor of Benue state and an aspirant for the position of the national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, Senator Gabriel Suswam PhD had with Channels TV two...

By Aare Abiodun Oluwarotimi Few months ago, the governor of Benue state, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia set up two Probe Panels to investigate the spendings and loans under the administration of his predecessor, Chief Samuel Ortom PhD. While members of the public were thinking at that time that the governor...

By Binta Alamin Yinusa It is a common fact that a nation can practically be measured and assessed by the kind of police force it has. The quality of the police itself largely depends on the type of its own internal leadership profile. This is very pivotal because on this...

Your Excellency, I bring you warm greetings from the creeks of the Niger Delta. You may never have met me in person, but as my former governor, you’re as much as connected to me as I am to you. For 8 years, you bestrode the landscape of this country like...