Finally, and in the company of Tony Nnachetta, Pat Utomi and Sully Abu. I saw the Dangote Petroleum & Petrochemicals (The Dangote Refinery) plant in Ibeju-Lekki.  My conclusion is that Aliko Dangote has built something even bigger than the refinery:…

This week, I will be talking about activated charcoal, but before I proceed, I would like to share a story from a reader. She is a 45-year-old woman who stopped menstruating in March. She said she went to the hospital…

Lagos does not forgive complacency. Its floods do not negotiate, its aquifers do not replenish themselves, and its waste, left unattended, grows into black mountains that burn for weeks. For most of the past three decades, the Lagos State Ministry…

For nearly 30 years, the South-East’s quest for self-determination has unravelled as a tale of two movements, similar in aspiration yet profoundly different in character and consequence. What began under Ralph Uwazuruike’s MASSOB as a disciplined, non-violent campaign built on…

Nigeria’s fiscal architecture is amid a deliberate, technically driven reset. The Federal Government’s Presidential Fiscal Policy & Tax Reform Committee is building an integrated, evidence-based framework to simplify taxes, broaden the base and restore investor confidence. Yet, in parallel, the…

We stand today at a critical crossroads in our nation’s history. We are blessed with vast, fertile lands, a vibrant and growing workforce, and a climate that allows life to flourish. Yet, we face a paradox: a nation that can…

The Nigerian Air Force has given a clear and professionally grounded explanation for the diversion and precautionary landing of its C-130 Hercules aircraft in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, on December 8, 2025. The incident, the air force insists, was purely a…

The election of Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu and his subsequent swearing-in on May 29, 2023, not only altered the political landscape of Kebbi State but also reshaped its political narrative, giving future generations a renewed sense of hope and…

As we mark International Civil Aviation Day, it is important to reinforce the fact that aviation remains the most reliable, effective, efficient, and safest mode of transportation in the world. Air turbulence may feel uncomfortable, but it is a normal…

The fundamental significance of the public administrator in the overall architecture of government is measured by her capacity to enhance the three functions of government: policy management, regulatory, and service delivery. The policy management function refers to the means by…

In a period when Nigeria is working hard to stabilise its economy, strengthen investor confidence, and rebuild the manufacturing sector, the rapid progress of the Customs, Excise and Tariff Amendment Bill deserves closer attention. The bill, which seeks to replace…

Dear Mama, Thank you very much for your articles on sexual purity. I have been following you since 2020. In 2021, I took that bold step not to do anything with any man who is not my husband. God showed…

I reconnected with a childhood friend recently, and we did some catching up over lunch. Those few hours we spent together were both heart-warming and sobering for me. It’s amazing how people’s reality is not at all what we think…

The Christmas season invites reflection on the enduring values of peace and harmony, values that are most deeply expressed through the relationships and connections we share with others. It is a time that encourages togetherness, reminding everyone that the true…

“When power abandons responsibility, it mutates into tyranny.” — Justice Chukwudifu Oputa A viral video concerning the absurd behaviour of Mr. President’s son, Seyi Tinubu, recently provided the opportunity to scrutinise the systemic abuse of power. This abuse is first…