At 73, Tinubu in the Race to 2027
My family and I join millions of Nigerians in extending our warmest birthday wishes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a formidable political strategist of our time, as he turns 73. This particular birthday holds unique significance, as it coincides with the conclusion of Ramadan and the observance of Christian Lenten Continue Reading
Life in Ghana under an Nkrumaist president
Here in Anyaa, Accra, capital of Ghana, I’ve come across some of the country’s leading newspapers. Their contents—news reports, opinions, vox pop, book reviews, cartoons, (dearth of these), sports, photo stories, advertorials etc.—give me a larger-than-life image of the Ghanaian society. The two oldest journals, Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times, Continue Reading
May the President succeed
Sir: What most Nigerians have kept praying for since independence is for a responsible and responsive government that would address the multi various problems confronting the country. Failure on the part of most governments in Nigeria has led to a situation where almost all the youths in the country now Continue Reading
Bokkos massacre: The buck stops at the president’s desk
If the essence of government is the security of life and properties of citizens, President Tinubu must take responsibility for last week’s massacre of over 65 innocent Nigerians in Bokkos, Plateau State. This is not just because the buck stops at his desk or even because of what former vice Continue Reading
Again, pump-pricing
Is rising fuel pump-pricing, following the bungling of the crude-for-Naira policy, to blame for the change in the NNPC Ltd Board? Who knows? More on that presently. Meanwhile, the transactional temper, in today’s Nigeria, is in a sickly class, all its own. Every presidential hire is an angel to be Continue Reading
Africa’s energy future: How NAPE can lead revolution
As the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) celebrates its 50th Anniversary, the golden jubilee offers more than a moment of pride—it presents a historic opportunity for introspection, renewal, and vision. For half a century, NAPE has been at the intellectual and professional core of Nigeria’s petroleum industry, shaping policy, Continue Reading
Oyetola leads the way for shipping decarbonisation in Africa
AS the world ramps up efforts to combat climate change and improve the global shipping industry, Nigeria is leading the charge for Africa in shaping its role in the global transition towards low-carbon and zero-emission shipping. At the inaugural two-day African Strategic Summit on Shipping Decarbonisation which held in Continue Reading
Wema Bank’s stock undervalued on NGX — Analysts
An independent Report on Wema Bank PLC’s equity by a Team of Analysts at Global Assets Management Nigeria Limited has revealed that the Bank’s stock, which currently stands at N11.00 per unit (as of Friday, April 4) on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), is trading below intrinsic Continue Reading
NANS to Ondo govt: Prioritise provision of modern equipment for security agencies
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Ondo State Government to prioritise the provision of modern equipment and resources to security agencies to improve the security of lives and properties in the state. According to NANS , provision of modern equipment for security will not only Continue Reading
Mufti of Saki loses brother, Muhydeen Ashimi ( See Burial arrangement)
The Islamic community is in mourning following the passing of a brother of the Mufti of Saki Saki Saki and renowned scholar and philanthropist, Sheikh Muhyideen Ashimi, on 8th Shawwal, 1446 A.H., corresponding to 6th April, 2025. Sheikh Ashimi, a respected figure in Islamic scholarship and charitable work, dedicated his Continue Reading