Opinion

By Engr Bolaji Ekundayo Having read a story credited to a so-called group of lawyers, which styles itself as Coalition of Nigerian Legal Practitioners, under the above title, which was published in an online news medium on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, we are compelled to make the following statements, clarifications,...

First of all, I want to acknowledge the fact that Nyesom Wike worked hard for Fubara to emerge as governor of Rivers. In fact, Wike identified him and appointed him to serve as his Accountant General, and later on as flagbearer of the PDP. But Mr. Wike ought to have...

By Okanga Agila In the world of politics, loyalty is a virtue that is often tested, and those who remain steadfast in their commitment to their mentors are few and far between. It is a rare sight to witness a politician who remains steadfastly committed to their mentor, regardless of...

…We’re prompted by high prevalence-Engineer Sule The Nasarawa State Government has received an award of recognition for outstanding contribution to the elimination of viral hepatitis in Africa. The award was presented to the Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, during this year’s African Hepatitis Summit in Abuja, on Tuesday. According...

By Sufuyan Ojeifo There has been a burst of excitement in the Nigerian media community since Thursday, last week, when the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced the appointment of 49-year-old Mr Femi Soneye as the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO). By virtue of that...

By Stephen Duru Going by the audacious projects that he serially embarks upon and the great accomplishments he continues to record within the short time he stepped in the saddle as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko is ostensibly living by the words of...

By Aliyu Umar Aliyu Known for its diverse natural resources, including fertile agricultural land, forests, water bodies, abundant mineral deposits, and scenic landscapes is Niger State, located in the North Central region of Nigeria. Like many regions across the globe, Niger state is grappling with challenges related to environmental degradation,...

Last week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the appointment of Charles Odii as the Director General of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). SMEDAN was established to promote and facilitate the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. Who is Charles OdiiCharles Odii, 35,...

By Emmanuel Ogbeche “The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness,” wrote the French Renaissance philosopher, Michel Eyquem, Seigneur de Montaigne, commonly known as Michel de Montaigne. This is true of Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State, who turns 64 on October 18. There is a...

Prior to the current administration, the state of education in Kogi State lacked clear direction. A comprehensive 2017 survey conducted by ACTIONAID/PIBCID revealed critical insights into the education sector’s performance and challenges in the state. These findings highlighted deficiencies in performance and instructional delivery that hindered the achievement of critical...