CPI 2023 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Impunity for corrupt officials, restricted civic space, limited access to justice
Jan. 30, 2024 This year’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows mixed results in Africa, with significant improvements in a few countries. However, most African countries experienced stagnation, maintaining the region’s…
BOOK REVIEW: The Untold Story of The Muhammadu Buhari Enigma, by Shola Osunkeye
Mr. President, I respectfully seek your permission to stand on the already established protocols. Since the State House protocol department formally released the programme for this event on January…
Aketi: 1956 – 2023, conjurer of mixed emotions, by Tunde Olusunle
Nigerian politics over time has been flavoured by branding, the affixing of monilkers, sobriquets and aliases to major players across seasons. Iconic figures like Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo; Busari Adelakun; Bola…
Monica Dongban-Mensem: In God’s Name, Go!, by Chidi Odinkalu
The three-person panel whom Monica Dongban-Mensem sent to Plateau State could not have wrought that amount of destruction without her active consent, if not instruction. It is simply inconceivable…
Presidential Amnesty Funding: Another Voice, By Ranami Olali
The recent visit of the President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri, to the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Major-General Barry Ndiomu (rtd), in…
Notes on Betta Edu and Tunde Irukera, by Tunde Olusunle
Two notable events hallmarked January 8, 2024, the very first Monday post-yuletide this new year. Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu suspended Betta Chimaobim Edu, the young medical doctor who hitherto served…
Tribute to Excellence: Celebrating Senator Tambuwal at 58, by Kabir Assada
In the tapestry of leadership, few figures emerge whose contributions transcend time, leaving an indelible mark on the canvas of history. One such luminary is Senator Aminu Waziri…
FG’s 50% transport rebate: a festive season blessing for travelers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent announcement regarding free train rides and a 50% discount on interstate bus fares during the festive period has sparked widespread reactions across Nigeria. While some…
Things you must do to protect your kidney – Experts
As Nigerians experience the harmattan season, medical experts have advised them to ensure they drink enough water to avoid dehydration and some kidney-associated problems. The experts, from University College Hospital…
Who dares rechristen the University of Ilorin, asks Tunde Olusunle
Whenever I’m privileged to visit Ilorin the Kwara State capital, I include in my itinerary a visit to the University of Ilorin, Unilorin, as is popularly abbreviated. My passion, maybe…