Over the past year, I intermittently followed political news coming from Senegal, the West African country that had never seen a military coup since its independence in 1960. It was as if the devil was about to visit them and…

It is a failure of governments to prioritise palliatives over the welfare of the people. Doing so is akin to abdicating their constitutional responsibility. Nigerians are demanding permanent solutions to this food crisis. Moreover, queuing for food is not elegant;…

The other day, I was engaged in a controversial conversation with a close friend on a topic that centered on the licensing of more universities. My friend’s position was that the existing 274 universities in Nigeria are more than enough.…

Rights and responsibilities are the twin words that best describe the inception and the increasing impact of digital technology, a major strand of which is the dynamic contemporary telecommunication services.  Even before the imminent (?) internet of things (IOT),  a…

Professor Umar Pate, the Nigerian minister of Health. Professor Muhammad Pate convened the Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) to deliberate on advancing Nigeria’s primary healthcare delivery through SWAp. The assessment of the BHCPF revealed the need for reforms in its programmatic,…

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar A review of the 4D framework should thus, first, be moderated in scope; secondly, take cognisance of the country’s limited power capability, and shrinking space in the comity of nations; and thirdly, focus…

The authority, legitimacy, and trust of any democratic government stem from its demonstrated dedication and commitment to fulfilling basic obligations and promises to its citizens on their well-being, security and welfare. This truth is not lost on President Bola Tinubu,…

In the last four weeks, something good, a silver lining if you like, has begun to happen to the strength of the naira. From a steep valuation dip to N1,900, it has recently regained lost ground and currently stands at…

Among other American states, Illinois seems to present the most dramatic case when it comes to pronunciation. The reason is that its spelling clearly ends with an ‘s’ that is, however, not meant to be pronounced. This is intriguing for…

It is essential to reflect on the valuable lessons that today’s politicians can learn from the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s exemplary leadership. Awolowo, a visionary and transformative leader, left a lasting legacy of progressive governance, innovative policies, and unwavering commitment…

“Ebi npa wa,” or, we are starving, is the emblem of want, deprivation, probably famine. It is an expression of the desperation and fear that Nigerians confront in these days of 31.70 per cent headline inflation and 35.92 per cent…

Health is wealth so says a popular adage. Out of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, at least two of them are health-related. Goal 3 says, “Good health and well-being” while Goal 6 speaks to “clean water and sanitation.”…

Okuama, Delta State. The mass destruction of Okuama by the Army in response to the death of the soldiers, without singling out the culprits, was unhelpful, as innocent children, mothers, the elderly, the sick and even pregnant women, were either…

African Union Chairperson Azali Assoumani and Indian PM Narendra Modi at the G20 Summit. As the 2024 G20 Summit draws near, a certain pessimistic sentiment has surfaced regarding the AU’s inclusion in the G20. Critics contend that Africa’s perceived lack…

…in making comments on China’s claim on Taiwan, we need to understand their shared distinct history, interests and the position of almost every country of the world to this, including the UN. For us here, “Nigeria opposes any separatist activities…