Issues/Policy

This week last year, two things were enthroned in the Nigerian political space. One was the man, Bola Tinubu, who was sworn in as the president. The other was the myth of the man as […]

We continue on the same trajectory as last week’s: reviewing the lamentations of the past placed aside our current challenges. In article initially titled ‘Nigeria & Her People: Ethical Somersaults’ and published 8th day of […]

PRC is the acronym for the People’s Republic of China (PRC) which was founded on October 1, 1949. The PRC, which celebrates its Independence Day on October 1 like Nigeria, succeeded the Republic of China […]

At the 11th Bola Tinubu Colloquium on March 29, 2019, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, then only a powerful but unofficial pillar of the APC, gave us an ominous presage of his administration that we all either […]

The wind whispered a promise of change through the bustling markets of Kebbi. A new governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, had taken the helm, his eyes set on a future brimming with possibility. His voice, […]

From last week, continues the proposals made to the ad hoc committee set up by Gen Gowon by representatives of Regional groups in the country on how the Nigeria Police Force should be organised. East(continued)NB: […]

A well-crafted closing statement is the last opportunity to resonate with your audience by echoing your voice in their head, and offering a sense of completion, impression, and reflection. A powerful closing statement allows you […]

Healthcare providers are entitled to work in any health institution they choose, regardless of where they are trained. Putting up measures to prevent health workers from leaving their country to practice elsewhere infringes on their […]

In January 2014, a coalition of advocates, including Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN); Jiti Ogunye and Tokunbo Mumuni, both senior lawyers; and I wrote to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), […]

Do you want to live and work in the United States of Nigeria as opposed to the Federal Republic of Nigeria? Would you rather be a citizen of USN rather than FRN? I ask that […]

This event took place more than 40 years ago. I was in my teens. And along with my friends, was playing 5-a-side-football on the back lawn of one of the would-be Mario Kempes’ house. It […]

At the age of 72, President Tinubu of Nigeria stands as a symbol of unwavering commitment and visionary leadership in the journey towards a new Nigeria. His Renewed Hope Agenda has sparked optimism and promise […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will, on Thursday, arraign Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, two top officials of Binance Holdings Ltd on five counts charge of money laundering. The News Agency of Nigeria […]

There is no definite study to show a relationship between a system of government, thriving democracy, and a high standard of living. Nigeria’s problem is not necessarily the system of government we practice but the […]

The consolidation effort laid out should be actively pursued to bolster national security, but its execution must be efficient and strategic. Meticulous planning, inclusive dialogue with stakeholders, and a judicious strategy are crucial for realising […]

Recently the naira surprisingly experienced a gain in value. But it was only because demand for the dollar inexplicably dipped. Imagine if buyers of Nigeria’s petroleum must first buy the naira in order to pay […]