THOMAS INWALOMHE Commuters, motorists, vehicle owners and consumers in the country are expected to heave a sigh of relief from today as Dangote Petroleum Refinery deploys most of its 4,000 new Compressed Natural Gas-powered tankers for nationwide distribution of petrol and diesel aimed at cushioning the effects of hardship occasioned
By Fred Itua Every now and then, something rare happens in politics and it doesn’t shout. It doesn’t come with billboards or press releases. It simply shows up in how people treat each other, how they talk about each other behind closed doors, and how they work when nobody is
By Fred Itua In a nation where impunity often wears the cloak of political legitimacy, and where public office is sometimes mistaken for personal fiefdom, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has quietly but firmly drawn a moral and administrative line in the sand. With a single announcement, concise, unapologetic,
By Ebuka Ukoh Nigeria-born Kemi Badenoch has badmouthed Nigeria, our country, long enough, has she? When the British MP spoke about her formative years in Nigeria, describing a society that, in her words, failed to nurture her potential, many Nigerians took offence. Some dismissed her outright, others accused her of
By Chuka Nnabuife In Early 2024, some leaders of women’s groups and widows from Anambra State returned from an event organised to honour the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, with an impressive report of the conduct of the wife of Anambra State’s
By Dennis Ogu Originally, the dog never cared about bones; he ate his normal food and went about his business of protecting the house against invaders. However, in his usual eating habit, he never shared his food with any of the other domestic animals. He always ate alone keeping an
By Fred Itua By any measure, Nigeria’s federal character is often marred by unhealthy political rivalries and missed development opportunities. Yet, in the heart of this cacophony, a remarkable symphony is emerging in Edo State. Governor Monday Okpebholo, in a move both strategic and visionary, has forged a rare alliance
By Kayode Akinmade It is a great person, say the Yoruba, that does great things. But this is also true in plurality: great people do great things. In Ogun, Nigeria’s Gateway State, the people and the government are building a prosperous future together, and Nigerians are taking ample notice. For
During elections in Nigeria, the court system is mostly concerned with political parties, their candidates, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). One important aspect of any election is the votes cast by the people. Unfortunately, Nigerian courts often overlook voters to voice their concerns, even though they are supposed
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President Tinubu, The North And Distortions Of Politics
By Tunde Rahman Two years in the saddle, has President Bola Tinubu undercut the Northern region in the management of the country’s affairs and distribution of political appointments and development projects? Has he reneged on the promise made to the Northern elites three years ago in Kaduna that he would