Outlook
7 Jul 2023
On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, senior editors and top journalists attended a media parley with the then Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor. Weeks earlier, devastating terrorist activities were widely reported, including the attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State; assault on a presidential convoy in Katsina State; invasion of…
3 Jul 2023
Since the inauguration of the current All Progressives Congress-led government on the 29th of May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been championing life-changing policies, appointing advisers and setting up a solid foundation for the building blocks of his Presidency. It is interesting to note that even with the intense lobby going on, no one…
26 Jun 2023
“And fear the fitnah (affliction and trial) which affects not in particular (only) those of you who do wrong.” - Quran 8 verse 25 The above is a verse from the Holy Quran, which my late father, Imam Abdulhameed Shuaib Agaka, usually cited when trouble brewed and the community kept silent. The Qur’anic verse cautions…
17 Jun 2023
After President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced his special advisers and named Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as the special adviser on security, many were confused if this designation would be the same as that of the National Security Adviser (NSA). In my previous article titled, "The person needed as President Tinubu's NSA", I mentioned that while most…
12 Jun 2023
“Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before unknown men.” This is what the Bible says in Proverbs 22:29 (New king James Version) concerning men or women who are excellent planners, who produce excellent work, who push through obstacles, who are self-motivated and…
7 Jun 2023
May I start by giving credit to Adedamola Adetayo, of the Crescent Media? He is one Nigerian whose deep patriotism for the country is incontrovertible and craves for restoration of the old order, when Nigeria once worked and I appreciate, fancy his passion. To all those who despite the thorny road to ‘Renew Hope’ still…
27 May 2023
Eight years ago, amidst a wave of anticipation, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa solemnly placed his right hand on a Holy Bible in the heart of Asaba, the bustling Delta State Capital. In his usual calm, cool and collected style, he pledged to faithfully execute his duties, protect the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and,…
19 May 2023
After the intense political battle of the 2023 general elections, the nation's attention has now shifted to the National Assembly. With Senate President Ahmad Lawan and Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila apparently, out of the race, contenders have begun jostling to replace them. The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had reeled…