Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer, Ejiofor, recounts second bloody invasion of his home
I remember it vividly, the specific time and date; it was in the early hours of the morning on 6th June, 2021, a Sunday, precisely at 1:50am. The previous…
Global cancer burden growing, lung cancer leading cause of cancer death globally – WHO report
Feb. 1, 2024 Ahead of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), has released the latest estimates of the…
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 OlusunleÂ
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 OdinkaluÂ
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 OlusunleÂ
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…