By Rotimi Olawale | Today, H.E. Nyesom Wike, alongside 44 other ministers, was sworn in at the Banquet Hall at the State House. Mr Wike becomes the first Southerner to become Minister of the Federal Capital Territory in the fourth…
By Halima Layeni | For many decades, resilient women and girls who have survived abuse have been leading the charge against violence. Their advocacy has led to the enactment of laws and policies, yet implementation remains a challenge. The rise…
Nigeria, with its vast coastline along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean, is rich in marine resources that have the potential to drive economic growth, create jobs, and contribute to sustainable development. Recognizing the significance of these resources…
What is the value of a human life in our dearly beloved Nigeria? I don’t know. But the death of Dr Vwaere Diaso, a medical doctor, at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, on Tuesday, offers yet another insight into…
Public opinion in Niger and indeed much of the Sahel is very deeply anti-French. ECOWAS needs to be careful and ensure that the people do not see its actions as being teleguided by French and American imperialism. President Tinubu is…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu | On 17 July 2012, Peter Obi, then governor of Anambra State, swore in five new commissioners. One of them was Chike Okoli, whom he assigned to the Ministry of Science and Technology where he would serve…
By Eze Onyekpere | The President is elected as the chief executive officer of the Federation as well as the commander in chief of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Although the presidential system of government seeks…
Former President Buhari’s ascendancy to office of the President was partly attributed to electoral reforms introduced by Jega-led INEC between 2010 – 2015. These reforms include, a fairly credible voter register, Smart Card Reader for electronic voter accreditation and a…
By Eze Onyekpere | Every economic or social policy has positive and negative implications. The management and implementation of policies in such a way as to minimise the downsides whilst increasing the positives in an economy is the central task…
By Mayowa Tijani | I hear you have questions. So do I. What does fuel subsidy removal really mean today? How much will a litre of petrol sell for? Does Dangote Refinery make any difference? How about inflation? These are the…
