E-fraud: NCC taking the bull by the horn
June 29, 2023 By Theresa Igata, Snr. Correspondent The liberalisation of the Nigerian telecoms sector which started about 22 years ago has triggered tremendous growth as the sector continues to…
Nigeria’s Tinubu faces daunting hurdles after reform sprint
June 27, 2023 Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has moved at lightning speed in his first month in office, implementing a raft of radical changes aimed at finally unleashing the full…
Nigerian Editors, Owerri and remembrances of Nkwobi
By Tunde Olusunle Owerri the capital of Imo State which prides itself as the “Heartland of the South East” of Nigeria, was taken up by the cream of the…
On the road in Nigeria and Niger – Bill Gates reminisces favourite moments
June 26, 2023 It was amazing to return to Lagos and Abuja. I’ve been fortunate to spend a lot of time in Nigeria over the last two-plus decades, but it’s…
UK Envoy names six areas to partner with Nigeria; awaits Tinubu’s cabinet
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery (l) when he paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Buki Ponle (r) in…
Can Tinubu’s copycatting Obi erase the dirty spot of dented mandate?
By Edward Musa Should Peter Obi and the Labour Party worry at the apparent copycatting of his policies and programmes by the tremulous and doddering government of the All…
Okowa’s eight years of landmarks and milestones in Delta State
By Chido Nwakanma Analysts have excited considerable interest as governors wind down for new administrations nationwide. Outgoing Delta State governor Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa is in the first rank…
Nigeria’s Climate Change Journey
June 13, 2023 As African nations pool their human and natural resources to combat climate change and ensure sustainability, here’s Nigeria’s climate change scorecard under ex-president Buhari’s administration. Will Nigeria’s…
Nigeria Seasons and Scandals: The Sirika Series
BY KEN UGBECHIE An international observer once described Nigeria’s 2023 general elections as a “crime scene.” That was 28 years after former US Secretary of State, retired Gen. Colin…
Celebrating a Legend: General Aliyu Mohammed Gusau @80
By Shehu Usman Iyal It is not unusual in parts of Northern Nigeria, for a new child to be named after his place of origin, by the parents. It was…