An Open Letter to Protesters: Prioritize Electoral Amendment for Lasting Change Dear Fellow Nigerians, I write to you today with deep respect for your commitment to our nation’s future and the drive for positive change that fuels our collective desire for progress. Your readiness to take to the streets from August 1st under the banner…
Ondo State and the Politics of 2028 As the November off-season gubernatorial election beacons in Ondo State with its political almighty formula (you remember that in Mathematics?), given the peculiar nature of politics in the state where power spins between north, south and central, the challenge with the people of the state (particularly Southerners) is…
Abacha Family Appeals Judgement Over Revoked Abuja Property Nigeria’s former first lady, Hajia Mariam Sani Abacha and her eldest son, Mohammed, have dragged the President, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and two others before the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, seeking the recovery of the alleged unlawfully revoked property of the late Head…
Before you sign the New Minimum Wage, consider them too At times, I wonder if all animals are equal in Nigeria. The equity I am talking about isn’t about wealth or political power, but equity in the real sense of man as man in the hands of our Creator. I see a situation where some…
HOW TO ADDRESS INCOME INEQUALITY THROUGH POLICY Addressing income inequality is one of the most pressing challenges facing societies globally. As we battle an era of profound economic change, it is crucial that policymakers craft strategies to address this disparity effectively. Income inequality not only undermines social cohesion but also stifles economic growth and…
Agric advancement: Roadmaps, policies for sustainable future It is concerning that various agricultural sector roadmaps are not being drawn in alignment with the necessary agricultural policies that could have been implemented. If the agricultural policies had been established, they could have cleared the way for the development of these important sectors. The problems associated with…
A 47 Year Old Businessman Stabbed To Death In Bayelsa. A 47 year old business man known as Mr Cletus Alake, was Yesterday found murdered in his business office, Opposite Ekeki Park, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The deceased, who’s popularly called MTN man was in the business of printing recharge cards for various GSM service…
Aiyedatiwa swears-in Dr Seun Osamaye as SA on Women Affairs It was a historic moment in Ondo State as Dr Seun Bosede Osamaye has been officially sworn in by the state Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa as Special Adviser on Women Affairs. Dr Osamaye’s appointment demonstrates the Governor’s dedication to ensuring the advancement and welfare of…
Re: Ahmad Babba Kaita- Former Senator with a Difference My article on the above subject attracted many reactions, most notably the commendations of former Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita. Very few of the readers’ comments accused me of playing partisan politics and promoting the Senator above other politicians in Katsina state. The accusers failed to…
Prosperity Cup 2024: Ogboinbiri FC Outclassed Nembe City FC to Lift Trophy. ***Sports Minister Hails Gov Diri’s Passion for Sports Development*** Ogboinbiri FC of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area have emerged champions of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament tagged the “Prosperity Cup”. The oil rich Ogboinbiri side humbled Nembe…
