How Kogi State’s pension shame is killing judicial independence
By Deji Ajare There is a quiet violence that does not draw blood yet destroys institutions. In Kogi State, that violence is the persistent, deliberate failure to pay retired judicial…
A coup to end all coups
By Wole Olaoye Talking about coups, the most benevolent military regime that ever ruled Nigeria was the one led by General Yakubu Gowon while the most principled one was led…
The AI alibi and the foot-massage republic
By Sonala Olumhense Nine years ago, I wrote that Adams Oshiomhole could be Nigeria’s wildcard, a rare figure who might carry the insurgent moral energy of labour into the antiseptic…
Bauchi @50: Through the philanthropic lens of its son
By Usman Abdullahi Koli Sir: In February 1976, the late Maj. Gen. Murtala Mohammed created Bauchi State and others. This statehood has translated into economic development, prosperity, advancement, rural development,…
Street urchins’ menace and failure of governance
By Editorial Board The Lagos State Task Force recently arrested 281 street urchins, a move framed as a victory for public order and as evidence that the state government was…
Tinubu should apologise for ignoring Abuja @ 50
By Martins Oloja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike are facing criticism for their curious failure in celebrating Abuja’s 50th anniversary, especially since seven other states created…
Why fire prevention is cheaper than rebuilding: The economics behind Makoko’s safety reset
By Sola Onamodu When Lagos State authorities paused demolition activities in Makoko, the decision was widely interpreted as a response to public pressure. But beneath the optics, officials say the…
Tinubu’s diplomatic trips and strategic gains
In Nigerian politics, perception often travels faster than facts. Few issues illustrate this better than the chorus of criticism surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s foreign trips. For months, critics have framed…
The legality of no-refund policies under NCPL
By O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K) Contributor: Obiora Chisom Ifediora The interests of vendors and service providers are, at the periphery, essential for protection of their goods and services. Several…
Poor leadership, weak sanctions, outdated laws undermining anti-corruption fight
STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s anti-corruption ecosystem have identified weak sanctions, poor enforcement of audit reports and outdated legal frameworks as major challenges undermining the country’s fight against corruption. They spoke, yesterday,…