Preparatory to his exit from power last year, President Muhammadu Buhari warned all of us to let him be after office: “Nobody should ask me to come and give any evidence in any court; otherwise whoever it is, he will…
By Halima Layeni | As we commemorate the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, it is crucial to acknowledge that the fight to end such violence requires the active involvement of men. Men occupy significant leadership positions in society.…
By Lasisi Olagunju | Where witches contend and exchange punches, mere men do not stand by to watch. But part of the job of a journalist is to see and report; sometimes he runs commentaries on bouts – not minding…
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…
