Opinion : The challenges, benefits of Lagos paid parking policy|Editorial Board
The decision by the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) to introduce paid on-street parking in parts of Lagos before the end of 2026 is a significant pointer that Africa’s largest city is searching desperately for solutions to its chronic traffic congestion. Few residents would deny that indiscriminate roadside parking has Continue Reading
Opinion : Politicians, judiciary, judicialisation of the polity as threat to Nigerian democracy|Onuoha Ukeh
The judiciary is often described as the last hope of the common man. Whenever disputes arise, citizens turn to the courts for redress. When the powerful seeks to oppress the weak, the latter finds refuge in the temple of justice. This enduring faith in the judiciary rests Continue Reading
Opinion: Ethiopia-Nigeria prisoner transfer and resurgence of anti-Igbo sentiments|Rapheal
Those that snigger that Nigeria is a joke may not be entirely wrong. They have their reasons. This is a system that twists opportunity to problem and vice-versa. Consider how elections that should ordinarily serve as celebration of democracy and moments of selecting new set of leaders or returning Continue Reading
Opinion : America borrows power, Nigeria borrows survival|Blaise Udunze
Findings show that the United States owes more than $36 trillion while Nigeria owes over N159.28 trillion, with external debt now standing at approximately $51.8 billion. At a first glance, when comparing the debt profiles of the world’s largest economy and Africa’s largest economy, it may though seem misplaced. America Continue Reading
A lying nation is a dying nation|Femi Adeoti
The trajectory of the murdered General Rabe Abubakar is tragic. So, also its nauseating narratives. A sad but stark reality dawning on a lying nation. And its lying government. Confirmed beyond reasonable doubts. They came to us in 2015 with a deodorised General Muhammadu Buhari. They told us he would Continue Reading
Oyo APC Senator Adeseun Sends Delegates To Iresa-Adu Security Meeting
A security meeting, held in Iresa-Adu town hall, Surulere LGA, Oyo State, recieved high profile delegation of Senator Ayoade Adeseun popularly known as ‘Baba Solar’, raising hopes for the residents of the embattled town that the emergence of the APC at the Oyo gubernatorial election may finally resolve the Oba Continue Reading
Akeem Agbaje and the Politics of Consistency |Asiwaju Adekola Mudashir
Politics is often filled with people who appear only when elections are around the corner. They surface with lofty promises, flood the airwaves with slogans, and disappear once the ballots are counted. However, every now and then, there emerges a leader whose commitment to the people extends beyond electoral cycles. Continue Reading
Oyo 2027: Adekanmbi Names Open-Salawu as Running Mate
Allied People’s Movement (APM), in alliance with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has unveiled Engr. Muftau Open-Salawu as its deputy governorship candidate ahead of 2027 Oyo State governorship election. APM governorship candidate Mr. Bimbo Adekanmbi, popularly known as BIMADEK, flanked by leaders of both parties, made the announcement at the party’s Continue Reading
Okere: Iseyin-Saki road project to begin soon, reaffirms Commitment to Saki Development Projects
The Okere of Sakiland, Oba Dr. Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi Oyedepo III, has assured residents of Saki and its environs that ongoing efforts to improve electricity supply and road infrastructure in the area will soon yield positive results. The monarch gave the assurance on Wednesday while hosting Muslim groups across Saki Continue Reading
CP FCT Leads Operation Against Suspected Kidnappers’ Base, Destroys Hideout in Byazhin Hills
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, on Tuesday led a tactical operation to a suspected kidnappers’ hideout located in the rugged Paze-Byazhin Hills area of Abuja, resulting in the destruction of the criminal camp. Police sources said the operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of suspected Continue Reading