Opinion

By Goodluck Amuna There is an interesting debate about oil theft in the country, but little emphasis has been placed on the quantity of crude oil produced in the country. I some issues with the narrative on crude oil theft. I believe its one-sided. The solution to this problem would...

By Peter Awunah, PhD Last week, the people in the villages along the highway stretching from Okpokwu to Ogbadibo local government areas of Benue State raised alarm over the occupation of their farmlands, homes and forests by armed herdsmen. The people lamented that the marauders have been brazenly engaging in attacks...

The Commonwealth Society of Nigeria (CSN) has named the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, as its anti-corruption hero and ambassador.  The group said Betta was selected owing to her zero tolerance for sharp practice as well as her uncompromising and resolute approach to governance as demonstrated in...

By William Ochonu In the depth of politics exist different pillars holding many developed, and developing nations in place. These pillars are prominent personalities that stand as bedrocks of many great nations, they are always ready to help withstand any raging storm, and any magnitude of shockwave. Without them, no...

By Temitayo Ezekiel If there’s any organization in Nigeria that is a soft target for slothful critics, it’s most certainly the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The reasons are obvious. It’s in charge of harnessing Nigeria’s oil and gas reserves, which provides 95 percent of the country’s foreign exchange...

By Adebayo Adeniyi Festus Keyamo is a known name in Nigeria, a vocal voice on national issues, even before his foray into politics. I recall I had reservations when he veered into politics as a minister under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. Initially, it was a bumpy...

By Dan Abutu The Nigerian maritime industry, a behemoth pulsating with the lifeblood of global trade, has long felt the tremors of change. Yet, amid the churn and churn of shifting currents, a figure emerges, steady and resolute, charting a course towards a brighter horizon. He is barrister Pius Ukeyima...

By William Ochonu In the tapestry of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, woven with threads of ambition and transformation, few figures shine as brightly as Dr. Betta Edu, the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Within just six months of taking office, Dr. Edu has emerged as a...

By Ali Abare Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State came onboard to change the narrative. He came into power to realign the development aspirations of the state from what previously obtained and to place the state on the path of sustainable development. Unlike in the past, where the leadership is...

From the plethora of achievements of his predecessors and a strong will to consolidate on the various development programmes on ground; to enhance advocacy on fire-fighting equipment for building across the country; implementation of the fire policy and safety measures; boost high morale of staff and espirit-de-corps, the story cannot...