Opinion

Renewed Hope Agenda : Dr. Emeka Agbasi: A Beacon of Hope for Nigeria's Highway Infrastructure By Gambo Jagindi As President Tinubu's one-year anniversary approaches, Dr. Emeka Agbasi, Managing Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), has emerged as a shining example of the Renewed Hope Agenda in action. In just six short months, Dr. Agbasi has spearheaded a remarkable transformation at FERMA, driving a relentless pursuit of zero potholes on Nigeria's highways. His unwavering dedication and expertise have positioned FERMA for excellence, aligning with President Tinubu's vision for a revitalized and efficient infrastructure. His achievements are a testament to…

Sanusi Lamido and Kano’s Royal Ding-Dong, By Farooq A. Kperogi By Farooq A. Kperogi Kano’s Muhammad Sanusi II has been rethroned the exact way he was initially enthroned and dethroned: in the melting pot of the politics of vengeance and recrimination. And he just might be dethroned yet again by this, or another subsequent partisan government, given Sanusi’s infamous incapacity to rein in his tongue and to understand the wisdom in restraint and tact, which his position requires of him—and, of course, the juddering, hypocritical contradictions between what he says and what he does. Recall that when he worked at…

Introduction: In the tumultuous world of politics, where ambition and rivalry often collide, OUK stands as a beacon of resilience and determination. Despite the machinations of envious politicians, he remains unwavering in his pursuit of noble goals. Let me delve into the qualities that define OUK as a good man and explore how he navigates the treacherous waters of political intrigue. 1. The Last Man Standing. OUK's journey began in humble origins, far removed from the corridors of power. His commitment to public service was evident even then, as he worked tirelessly to uplift his community. As fate would have…

Educational Injustice: Constituency Representatives Fail to Address Dismal School Conditions By Chief Dr. Patrick Eholor    In a shocking display of neglect, schools in numerous constituencies across the state continue to suffer from inadequate infrastructure and subpar learning environments. This unfortunate reality has forced children to endure inhospitable conditions, with many students left with no choice but to sit on cold, hard floors during lessons. The failure of elected House of Representatives members and Local Government chairman to address these issues raises serious questions about their commitment to the well-being and development of the next generation. The lack of proper…

At the 11th Bola Tinubu Colloquium on March 29, 2019, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, then only a powerful but unofficial pillar of the APC, gave us an ominous presage of his administration that we all either ignored or sniggered at but which is now eerily materializing. “If we reduce the purchasing power of the people, we can further slow down the economy," he said to a mysterious ovation from the audience. “Let’s widen the tax net. Those who are not paying now, even if it’s inclusive of Bola Tinubu, let the net get bigger and we take in more taxes. And…

APPLAUSE AS BARRISTER EMEKA MGBUDEM TAKES OVER AT THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES AND NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT TO REPOSITION THE SECTOR. By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere One of the New Commissioners that was engaged by the 3R government of His Excellency, Senator Hope Odidika Uzodimma on the 29th of April, 2024 is the Nwangele born, Isu clan, Imo illustrious son and mega businessman, Barrister Emeka Mgbudem who was appointed to man the Petroleum and Natutal Gas Ministry in Imo State. Barrister Emeka Mgbudem is an erudite corporate lawyer and private sector player who founded Owen Chambers based in Victoria Island,…

Orji Uzor Kalu: From Humble Beginning To A Global Galaxy,  Putting The Records Straight   Emmanuel Odoemelam, Abuja Right from his days at Government College Umuahia (GCU) known as the Eton of the East, Kalu has been a leader who has demonstrated courage, resilience, punctuality, and strong character in dealing with people. Kalu started his Secondary School education at Eziama High School, Aba, and switched to the renowned Government College Umuahia where he was referred to as "Labour Ke" an industrious student who is more of a workaholic, who gets his assignments and academics done right on time. Despite being…

Yahaya Bello’s EFCC Comeuppance By Farooq A. Kperogi I am not from Kogi State, but I have strong opinions on former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello—as most Nigerians do. There is no doubt that few politicians in Nigeria are as universally reviled and despised as Yahaya Bello because of how he turned governance into a violent infant play, denuded it of even the faintest pretense to sanity and respectability, and developed an uncanny capacity to incite raw rage in people. That’s why there is mass excitement in Nigeria over his current travails with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Most…

My last encounter with Okwadike by HRH Eze Amb. David Kingston Okey-Dede I became close to Okwadike, His Exeellency Dr Chukwuemeka Ezife moment I started attending Eminent Elders Consultative Forum meeting which he Okwadike was the chairman gradually we became friends with numerous visits to his home and in one of my visit to his house on October 2023 to inform him about my upcoming Offala Festival which supposed to hold on the last Saturday of November but latter rescheduled to Saturday 2nd December 2023, that day he asked that I should come upstairs and we sat at the barcony…

BBC, Betta Edu, and Her Ministry of Corruption, By Farooq A. Kperogi By Farooq A. Kperogi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) aroused the rage of Nigerians this week when it revealed in its periodic newsletter called “EFCC Alert” (which it shared with news organizations on Monday) that it had recovered up to 30 billion naira of the money allegedly stolen by suspended Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation minister Betta Edu. The rage wasn’t directed at the EFCC, of course. It was directed at Betta Edu for the deficiency of morality it must take for her to steal that much…