Issues/Policy

General Alani Akinrinade, a Nigerian Army General, civil war hero and pro democracy fighter who, like many other kindred spirits, spent times at the barricades, has a lot to thank God for at 80. He […]

Let me make myself clear from the onset. There is no mistake in the combination of the two words above. I am not concerned here about buyers but readers. So, readers, beware! That is the […]

It is important for the government to interface with donor agencies, collaborate with them to build sustainable public water schemes, manage the reticulation into streets and homes for the people, so that individuals like Mr. […]

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the mention of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) in […]

Looking at Africa and only pushing for aid is not in the interest of the everyday Africans. It is about the egos of the elites and latte intellectuals who believe they have the solutions to […]

His grip was firm. His smile was infectious. General Alani Akinriande, 80, came out of a lower part of his sprawling compound the way a player would from the underground section of Liberty Stadium. He […]

If Mr. Buhari is truly committed to fighting corruption and protecting individuals against unlawful action by his government, security agents (or other public bodies) and private actors, he must immediately begin to obey all court […]

There is always presumed to be a limit to what a self-respecting public personage may allow himself to be subjected to even within the nebulous strictures of a new generational meaning of decency and of […]

The NDDC is in a state of limbo. Since August 27th when President Muhammadu Buhari dissolved the Professor Nelson Brambaifa – led interim management and appointed a 16-member board subject to Senate confirmation, no progress […]

Gbenga Omotoso, commissioner for information in Lagos, says the ongoing repair of roads has worsened the traffic situation in the state. Recently, Lagosians have been complaining about the man hour loss as a result of […]

“In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” – George Orwell The lie by Department of State Services spokesperson, Dr Peter Afunanya, that Omoyele Sowore will be knocked down by […]

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the last general elections, Mr Omoyele Sowore, up until this moment is still held captive in the Department of State Services custody. Publisher of online news […]

Whatever becomes of the aides, however, the real loser is Osinbajo, as the aides may no longer be at his service. Reading Shehu’s statement, one got the impression that, perhaps, Osinbajo didn’t quite share Buhari’s […]

The rule is that a Catholic Reverend Father must not father children. Another rule says that if you don’t break the rules you cannot change the world and attain the height of legends. Very Reverend […]

…he had published more than 60 papers during his doctoral training, all of which are indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. I could not believe it until I did an independent verification of his […]

With what we have seen progressively in the last ten years, vote buying has become entrenched. The poorest and most victimised now expect the disbursement of cash before voting in elections, as the one and […]

Corrupt people do not like to hear the word ‘corruption’ or read it. Thieves overreact when ‘theft’ is mentioned as their conscience pricks. You too may feel reluctant to read this piece to the end […]

Usually, in cases of #bribery, both the giver & receiver are equally guilty. The same is the case with #votebuying. If the electorates (sellers) stop selling, the politicians (buyers) will keep their money. I don’t […]

By Emeritus Professor (Senator) Banji Akintoye We Yoruba Nation are confronted by countless daunting challenges today. In all directions, our nation is suffering decline and retrogression. Our educational system, once the flagship of our development […]

I have written a few weeks back about the lamentation of the 14th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi II. However, the critical mass of Nigerians still seems to be going about their daily social […]