Issues/Policy
It’s sad, said Sa’ad By Sam Omatseye
It’s a pity that Bishop Matthew Kukah was the only cleric who stuck out his neck for Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. It’s also a pity that the only one who does not want to be a […]
Articles by Omoniyi Osadare
Economy
What has changed in NNPC? By Omoh Gabriel
President Muhammadu Buhari recently appointed a new Managing Director for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. The appointment drew applause as usual from ever-ready Nigerians to sing the praises of those in power. Many did […]
Economy
Building Nigeria through road and railway track By Tolu Ogunlesi
In recent years, a number of state governments – Akwa Ibom, Jigawa, Kebbi, Delta – have spent tens of billions of naira building airports, as part of their “development” agenda. They always have a nice […]
Economy
Before Bishop Kukah is Crucified, By Jude Ndukwe
Bishop Hassan Kukah’s recent comments after the visit of the National Peace Committee (NPC) to President Muhammadu Buhari have generated some controversies. These controversies, which have been given bite by those who saw the Bishop’s […]
Economy
The long road to September By OLOLADE AJEKIGBE
In his most definite address regarding the growing criticism of his administration’s delay in naming a cabinet since he assumed office over two months ago, President Muhammadu Buhari confirmed that he will not appoint ministers […]
Politics
Fashola: Aftergame or endgame? By Femi Macualay
Speculators may be correct about the existence of a wall in between two former governors of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Mr. Babatunde Fashola. But the specifications of the wall may well be beyond […]
Economy
Whimsical Willie …. NATION
Hardball had always thought of him as whimsical and quirky, but sometimes impressions are far removed from reality. But one found some corroboration recently when the subject of this discourse, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra […]
Law
Special court for looters By Samuel Aruleba
Corruption otherwise known as graft is very rife in Nigeria and for decades has been left to feast fat and robust on the nation’s economy. They call it business as usual on the watch of […]
Economy
Can Fowler Replicate Lagos in Abuja on FIRS’ Top Job?, By Williams Ekanem
Fowlers’ skills in generating revenue for Lagos State that is said to rely more on internally generated revenue than on federal allocation would be very relevant. This is more so with the dwindling oil price […]
Politics
Saraki must show remorse, says Lawan group By NIYI ODEBODE AND SUNDAY ABORISADE
The Senate Unity Forum on Sunday said that it would abide by the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress on the crisis over the Senate principal offices. The […]
CRIME
Alleged N1tn diversion: Senate to probe Lamorde’s alleged diversion of N1tn By ADE ADESOMOJU
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions will on Wednesday begin a probe of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, over an allegation that he fraudulently diverted over […]
Security
We Can’t Give Up on the Police By Waziri Adio
Last week, President Muhammadu Buhari made some pronouncements that again highlighted the unresolved problems with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). At the 2015 National Security Summit, President Buhari announced a plan to recruit at least […]
Politics
Lt-Gen. Danjuma, purges, probes and economy (1) By Patrick Dele Cole
A MASSIVE man; every inch a soldier, a general who had been involved in the many coups that Nigeria had suffered. There are many people who admire him; he has a reputation before now of […]
Security
Nigeria’s Proposed Military Industrial Complex By Salisu Na’inna Dambatta
IN a speech during the graduation ceremony at the National Defence College in Abuja on August 8, 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari directed the Ministry of Defence to urgently articulate a proposal for the establishment of […]
Issues/Policy
To Probe Or Not To Probe By Eric Osagie
TWO eminent Nigerians, one, a firebrand cleric, the other, a highly revered monarch, recently expressed divergent views on proposed probe of the malfeasances of the immediate past administration of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan by […]
Politics
VOICE OF JAGABAN By Tony Ademiluyi
In the build up to the epoch making March 28 Presidential elections which dislodged former President Goodluck Jonathan from power, all eyes were on Bola Tinubu a.k.a Jagaban as his support which would automatically translate […]
Politics
I realised democracy benefits on Abacha death row — Obasanjo By DAUD OLATUNJI
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has pledged to support the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to succeed, saying there is no alternative to democracy. Obasanjo spoke on Friday at his Presidential Hilltop residence in Abeokuta when officials […]
Issues/Policy
Ex-Gov. Fashola’s Travails: The Issues, The Intrigues By Olasunkanmi Akoni
Barely three months after exiting government, former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, has, recently, come under severe attacks from some groups, notably BudgIT, Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) and the Socio-Economic Rights Accountability […]
Government
Babatunde Fowler’s Implausible Taxation Credentials, By Eben Joels
Section 3(2) of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Establishment Act 2007 creates the Chairman of the FIRS and specifically states that, “the Executive Chairman shall be a person experienced in taxation; to be appointed […]
Politics
I’ve been a widow for 15yrs but have never asked any man for help — Acting INEC chair Zakari
The exit of the immediate past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, no doubt created a big vacuum. More than 11 aspirants are presently jostling to succeed him. They include […]