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4 days ago
_"Good governance should be an expectation, not an exception" – Abigail Spanberger Astute analysts of the Nigerian government’s actions since May 2023 concur that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu demonstrates a genuine commitment to enhancing Nigeria, particularly in the realms of security and economy, aligning with the provisions of Section 14 (2) of the Constitution. Regarding…
6 Mar
As the political climate heats up in anticipation of the September 2024 Edo gubernatorial election, the mainstream narrative revolves around the established trio of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Labour Party (LP). However, beneath this predictable surface lies the potential for a white knight – an unexpected and…
5 Mar
Since January 2024 when I served as a Rapporteur at a 5-day National Security Course on Psychological Operations and Strategic Communication, I have been fascinated with open and secret efforts of Intelligence services to ensure peace and security of Nigeria. Organised by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), the programme was well attended. The Chief of…
23 Feb
To some extent, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) play strategic roles in ensuring that the public is adequately informed about the efforts and accomplishments of the security services, especially ongoing military operations. Behind the scenes, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, facilitates inter-agency collaboration and…
22 Feb
Recently, Seyi, the son of President Bola Tinubu, became the focus of a fierce campaign after he shared a quote on Instagram that offered consolation to Nigerians who were struggling with the removal of fuel subsidies and the central bank’s reform of the exchange rate. I felt compelled to get an unbiased interpretation of what…
21 Feb
It is true that most of the members of the highly revered Kaduna Elders’ Forum are well aware of the uncommon intellect of the young and the level-headed Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani. Not a few of the elders were however confounded, albeit positively, on Monday February 5, when the governor hosted the…
12 Feb
During a recent in-house Public Relations class, the resource person emphasised the need for effective employee relations which can foster a productive work environment, leading to increased employee satisfaction, loyalty and productivity. He added that it can also help attract and retain talented employees, reduce turnover, and minimise conflicts and disputes in the workplace. Employee…
22 Jan
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) was established by the Nigerian Railway Corporation Act, CAP N129, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 in 1955 to facilitate the operation of an effective rail system for the carriage of passengers and goods across the country. The objective of the corporation is to provide an alternative road transport…
14 Jan
I read an article in the Saturday, January 13, 2024, edition of The Guardian newspaper titled “Saraki: Waiting in the Wings for a Slip to Recapture Power” written by Abiodun Fagbemi. From the title to the byline and the newspaper, there are certain haze around the article. Abiodun Fagbemi whom I know who was the…
9 Jan
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, weekend, goofed when he said the five aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, members, otherwise known as G-5, would help President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to win the presidency again in the 2027 general elections. Ortom also went further to tell a lie that the G-5…
5 Jan
Nigerians should commend President Bola Tinubu for scouting for a seasoned professional to help stabilize the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) at this critical time, because an effective NCDMB will in the long run contribute to the needed economic growth, by promoting local production through partnership. Charged with the duty of institutionalising local…
3 Jan
In the past couple of weeks, the media has been awash with monumental scandals involving individuals and organisations associated with the past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Reports claim that the suspects not only looted billions in local and foreign currencies from the treasury but there are others to be exposed for re-looting the so-called…
18 Dec
  It was on the platform of the Arewa Economic Forum (AEF) that intellectuals, business people and retired public functionaries debated which one performed better between the military regime of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) and the civilian administration of General Muhammadu Buhari. While IBB was born on August 17, 1941 in Niger State, Buhari…

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