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Chief Obinna Oriaku with all due respect sir, it is not that your well researched and well ventilated and expert analysis was being ignored or given less attention, you should understand that a lot of people read budgetary perspectives from divergent interests myself included. Whereas you are more more inclined to attach more value to human capital development as against infrastructure for very obvious reasons, some of us are getting to like the budgetary thematic that anchors so strongly on developing infrastructure across the state. For an organization like Abia Infrastructure Mandate, the Alex Otti budget that devotes 84 percent…

By Farooq A. Kperogi Twitter: @farooqkperogi It should be made clear from the outset that I am overwrought with immense grief by the heartbreaking but unintentional killing of 126 innocent men, women, and children celebrating Maulud at Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State on December 3. Nothing can compensate for this. No excuse can rationalize it. And the outrage that this issue has generated against the Tinubu government is richly justified. But it’s oddly hypocritical that there are suddenly vocal elements from the North—particularly the Muslim North, which went into a dreamless slumber during Buhari’s reign of bloodshed—carrying on as…

By: Michael Odigbe Edo-born Chief Patrick Eholor is a person one can call a Nostradamus in a way because for over a decade ago he accurately predicted the mess in which Nigeria has found itself today. Fortunately, unlike his peers who sat idly back doing nòthing, he has steadfastly plunged himself into the titanic to salvsge the country from the precipice. Of course; he has encontered several challenges in the process. As our Nostradaus, he foresaw that communities who depend on rogue politician in Nigeria's fumbling, sick democracy are doomed. So, what did he do? Before the 2015 general election…

Nigeria-Biafra War: Empowering Local Innovation; Senator Orji Uzor Kalu's Vision for Economic Resilience By Bernard Ogbe (Abuja)   Central to any nation's economic vigor is the cultivation of local production and consumption—a truth, particularly resonant in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The country's heavy reliance on imports for almost all its needs has led to a reverse inflation of its economy due to the escalating costs of importation. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a political leader who has served as the two-time governor of Abia state, Chief Whip of the 9th Senate, and currently chairs the Committee on Privatization in the…

By Farooq A. Kperogi In a predictable, premeditated, and carefully choreographed judicial charade, the Court of Appeal on Friday upheld the verdict of the Kano State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal that reversed the electoral triumph of NNPP’s Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State. I sincerely hope this assault on justice isn’t the spark that ignites an inferno in Kano—and in the country. The signs had been evident since early October that a predetermination had been made that irrespective of the facts, the flawed, preplanned judgment of the election petition tribunal must be preserved at all costs. For example, on October…

In the dynamic landscape of Nigeria, where the call for sustainable development and equitable growth reverberates ever more loudly, Chief Dr Patrick Eholor, the visionary founder of the One Love Foundation, has emerged as a pivotal figure advocating for a profound shift from consumption-centric practices to proactive production strategies. Recognized as the driving force behind the Ultimate Equal movement, Chief Dr Eholor has tirelessly championed the urgent need for both the government and individuals to prioritize internal growth and sustainability. In a nation marked by rich potential and diverse resources, Chief Dr Patrick Eholor's resolute advocacy for a transition from…

In the quest for a prosperous and secure Nigeria, the role of every patriotic citizen is crucial. However, recent events have shed light on the alarming rise of treasonable offenses and sabotage within the nation. Bringing harmful substances into the country or orchestrating acts of sabotage are not only detrimental to the nation's security but also constitute a direct affront to the principles of patriotism and national integrity. It is imperative that we reevaluate our approach to addressing corruption. Turning a blind eye to corrupt practices not only undermines the fabric of our society but also sets a dangerous precedent.…