Open Letter to President Tinubu: Addressing Concerns Over Prioritizing World Bank & IMF Interests Over Nigerians’ Well-being
By Muhammed Ishaq Dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I personally write to express my deep concern regarding the recent series of decisions that seem to prioritize the interests of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the well-being…
Memories of a Fatal April Fools’ Joke
By Farooq Kperogi Every April Fools’ Day, I can’t help recalling the story of a fatally tragic April Fools’ joke that caused the death of an old widow, the person who told the joke, and the son of the widow…
Proving Doubting Thomases Wrong;. When Peter Obi Attends Tafsir
By Babangida Kakaki History is always made when ordinary people do extraordinary things. In our nation’s political landscape, no one has ever witnessed a non-muslim politician, let alone a presidential candidate attending a tafsir, an interpretation of the Holy Quran…
My Advice to All Men in a Time Like This
By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Remember to tell all the men you love and let them enjoy life in good health and abundance. Gentlemen this is a reminder to all of us. We are important and must take care of ourselves…
Senator Ningi’s Allegations of Budget Padding Pales in Comparison to Current Billion Naira ‘Unknown Projects’
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman How wonderful it is to see our esteemed members of the Godswill Akpabio-led 10th National Assembly (NASS) making such responsible and transparent decisions when it comes to allocating billions and trillions of naira for “unknown projects”. It…
Nigerian Senators: Paragons of Honour and Transparency… Or Not?
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman The leadership of the Senate, oh what a shining beacon of transparency and integrity they are! Allegations of monumental scandalous fraud involving the insertion of frivolous amounts running into trillions of naira for fictitious projects? Well, who…
The Grand Betrayal: Northern Leaders Prioritize Power and Wealth over the People
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman The current state of affairs in the North is troubling, as it has become increasingly evident that many of our leaders are more focused on amassing power and wealth for themselves rather than working towards the upliftment…
The Fall From Grace: Senators From the North Tarnish their Reputation with Scandals
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman The Nigerian Senate, as an institution tasked with representing the interests of the diverse regions and ethnic groups within the country, holds a position of great responsibility. The Senators who occupy this esteemed chamber are expected to…
Reflecting on the Past: Lessons Learned and Future Challenges for Northern Nigeria
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman In the history of our country, we have witnessed periods of great progress followed by setbacks that have caused immense suffering and hardship for many. The Northern region of Nigeria has seen its fair share of challenges…
Govt Failure: Abductions of Women, Children, and Students Shake Northern Nigeria
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman The recent mass abductions in Northern Nigeria are a clear indication of the authorities’ continued failure to protect its citizens from attacks by armed groups. The shocking abduction of over 400 displaced people in Borno state and…
Governor of the Year Award to Mbah, a Celebration of Courage in Leadership
By Reuben Onyishi Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah was on 2nd February, 2024, celebrated at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos as the “New Telegraph” bestowed him with the award of Governor of the Year, 2023 in recognition of his outstanding…