By Tunde Rahman A major human weakness is the tendency to pursue symbolism at the expense of substance. This isn’t just a problem in Nigeria; it’s something seen in many places. However, the fast-paced nature of our politics, especially among those who oppose the current government, tends to highlight this
DENNIS OGU That our professors and academics are regularly on the street protesting over unpaid entitlements and agreements not met by the government of the day is enough to worry every right-thinking Nigerian and the government. Is it not a sign that the wheel of development in Nigeria is now
By Jackson Udom The Senator Godswill Akpabio-led 10th Senate last month, ended its Second Parliamentary Session and has embarked on its Annual Vacation from Plenary sittings, while committee meetings and other parliamentary engagements continue with full participation of members, in preparations for the commencement of the Third Parliamentary Session on
By Fred Itua In just ten months, a steady captain has charted new pathways in agriculture, education, healthcare, and security, steering Edo toward a horizon of hope._ Ten months is not a lifetime in the history of a people, yet it is long enough for a new rhythm to settle,
By Tunde Olusunle CALL us “old school.” But my generation had the best of times in several ways. I will not dig into the socio-economics of our times, but we did savour the very best of social life for instance. Even before the advent of the internet, we enjoyed the
By Bishop Mathew Kukah Full Text of a Keynote Address delivered at the Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana, on September 17th, 2025, by Most Rev. Matthew Hassan KUKAH, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto and Founder, The Kukah Centre, Abuja, Nigeria You have chosen an intellectually stimulating theme
By Ola Awoniyi The Tenth National Assembly, led by Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, is now in the second half of its four-year tenure. From next year, electioneering ahead of the 2027 polls will take the centre stage in national politics. Therefore, history beckons to the 10th Assembly to accomplish
By Ifeanyi Izeze In less than three years after the long-awaited Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) came into force — a law that took over two decades of debate to pass — the Federal Government is already moving to amend it. Even more troubling is the reported plan to sell down
Dennis Ogu Any country where the leaders get over-protected with heavy security details is insecure. And in such a nation, the ordinary citizens suffer for it. On the other hand, any government that prioritizes the welfare of its citizens does not lavish much money and resources in protecting its public
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Fayemi’s ‘Iru Wa Ogiri Wa’ And A Betrayal’s Damage Control
Lere Olayinka In Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji (BAO) has different levels of supporters. There are early morning supporters, afternoon supporters, evening supporters, and late night (pajawiri) supporters. Therefore, if former Governor Kayode Fayemi is still a member of APC and is now doing damage control is immaterial. He is