A few days ago, I had a conversation with my local cashew nut seller. I had been buying cashew nuts from her since when a bottle cost N800, which was not up to four years ago. Slowly, but steadily, the…

Olamide Ohunyeye, a gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that President Bola Tinubu has no anointed candidate among the aspirants jostling to fly the ticket of the party ahead of the November election…

The recent signing of the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership between the United Kingdom and Nigeria heralds significant economic opportunities for both nations. The UK government held that apart from other trade sectors, the agreement will see Nigeria commit to…

At a recent public event where he represented his principal, Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, used the opportunity to retrieve the hackneyed topic of social media regulations. While he noted the bid failed while he was the…

For those Nigerians who console themselves about the current hardship by comparing our country to neighbouring West African countries, the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations provides some food for thought. A number of our fellow compatriots who were privileged…

On Sunday, Nigeria’s senior football team, the Super Eagles, lost to the Elephants of Ivory Coast in the finals of the 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. Expectedly, the loss hit Nigerians who had built hope on winning,…

President Bola Tinubu receives the Super Eagles of Nigeria [PHOTO CREDIT: @Dolusegun16] Nigeria’s high-flying, football team, Super Eagles, returned to a hearty welcome, and their visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday, 13th February, turned into an icing on…

National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. But there is still a lot to be done. There is a need to restructure the office of the NSA to enhance institutional memory and effective performance of the responsibilities of Ribadu. Truth be…

Jibrin Baba Ndace. …the avalanche of successes he has recorded as VON helmsman thus far, are not what enamoured him to me. What is making the ‘Ndace phenomenon’ to hypnotise me is his unrelenting call for key stakeholders’ to partner…

Because the government of President Bola Tinubu is slow in responding to the frightening insecurity and spiralling economy of Nigeria, suggestions on how to turn things around should be offered without worrying if they will be rebuffed or even ignored.…

Bandits. Picture credit: Voice of America (VOA) Amidst the chaos and despair, one cannot overlook the glaring lack of accountability in addressing the insecurity plaguing the nation. From the executive arm to the legislative arm, thence to the security and…

Could the helicopter crash in California, United States, which claimed the life of Mr Herbert Wigwe, the Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria’s Access Holdings, and five others, have been prevented? I doubt it. That same day, in the US, a…

A Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, recently attended the second edition of the Saudi Defence Exhibition to explore tech solutions, especially the latest security technologies, and share information and ideas on the latest…

Contrary to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s 2015 seriocomic commentary on Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka (Kongi) as a man habitually hunting for guinea fowl and fine wine, the writer has lately revealed that his life isn’t all about wining and dining.…

Today is Valentine’s Day. A day set aside to show love. Of course, we are all meant to show love every day, but February 14 of every year is set aside to do it specially. The day means different things…