Addressing Insecurity in Northern Nigeria: The Defence Ministry, CNG Approach
By Nura Ibrahim Birnin Magaji The recent approach by the Defence Ministry and the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) to address insecurity in northern Nigeria is a step in the right direction. This approach will lead to improved, sincere and…
Nigeria @63, Can We Breathe?
Akì í mú ìbọn tetere. One does not hold a gun carelessly. (Always be careful in handling dangerous matters.) What about the hope What about the promise you made to the poor How you gwan joke How you gwan vote…
Do You Remember the Days of Slavery?
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman As we mark the anniversary of the International Slavery Abolition Day, it is important for us to remember the days of slavery and the impact it had on millions of people. Slavery was a brutal and inhumane…
63 Years After QUACKS Remain In The Saddle
By Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr Where are the heroes? Who were they? When did we grow heroes? How did we grow them? At what point in our historicity did we grow men and women who were ready to give…
Towards a Brighter Edo Future: The Call for Authentic Leadership and Active Participation in Democracy
By Williams Ayonote As we receive the much-anticipated Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Edo 2024 Governorship Elections, scheduled to take place on Saturday, the 21st of September, 2024, it is crucial that we, the citizens of Edo State,…
Zamfra: When a Governor Abdicates His Responsibilities
By Suleiman Abba Crass political opportunism refers to the practice of politicians exploiting situations solely for personal gain or benefit, without genuine concern for the well-being of the people they are supposed to represent. It can manifest in various ways,…
Tinubu’s First Ten Days Are Proverbs
Nothing ever becomes real until it is experienced. Even a proverb is no proverb to you till your life has illustrated it. — John Keats, letter to George and Georgiana Keats The first ten minutes of your morning impact the…
Before NLC Sets Nigeria On Fire
By Mary Odoma I have a concern with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress. There is something fishy about the union. Recently, the disposition of the NLC has been suspect because most of its statements indicate a body acting…
8th Coronation Anniversary: Oborevwori congratulates Monbene III
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Pere, Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom, HRM Couple Mackson Oromoni, Monbene III, on the eighth anniversary of his coronation. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon,…
Late Emir of Zazzau Alhaji Shehu Idris: A Life of Service and Legacy
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman The passing of Alhaji Shehu Idris, the Emir of Zazzau on September 20, 2020 after a long and illustrious reign, has left a void in the hearts of many Nigerians. As a respected and influential leader, he…
Before We Crucify Hon Gbajabiamila
By Philip Agbese What is grace? This is a question that I have been battling with for a while. I have looked at some of the recent happenings in the country concerning some individuals, and one of them is the…
