Caveat Over Disputed Abuja Guzape Plots, Public Warns Against Transactions
A leading law firm, J-K Gadzama LLP, has issued a public notice and caveat emptor warning members of the public against engaging in any transaction involving several residential plots located…
The crisis of global peacekeeping
By Adekeye Adebajo The arrival in office of American President, Donald Trump, in January 2025, has led to massive cuts in the United Nations’ (UN) operations and staff, culminating in…
State Police is not the answer, Restructuring Nigeria is
By Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili Public Memorandum To: President Bola Tinubu, Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Governors Forum, The People…
America Borrows Power, Nigeria Borrows Survival
By Blaise Udunze Findings show that the United States owes more than $36 trillion while Nigeria owes over N159.28 trillion, with external debt now standing at approximately $51.8 billion. At…
Violence, banditry, insecurity worsening household poverty, report reveals
Bandits kill six farmers in Zamfara, three in Plateau, more missing Research by the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) has revealed that violent conflicts and insecurity drastically slash household…
Awolowo’s Enduring Thoughts
By Abdu Rafiu Colleagues and readers of this column have drawn my attention to an article by Mr. Tayo Lawal which I was to discover has gone viral, if I…
FG issues transition guidelines for implementation of new tax regime
The Federal Government has released comprehensive transition guidelines for the implementation of Nigeria’s tax reforms, providing clarity on how taxpayers, businesses and revenue authorities will migrate from the old tax…
Less than 24hrs after arriving Euracare, our son died
By Ivara Esege Our son, Nkanu Nnamdi, died at Euracare Hospital on January 7, 2026. He was 21 months old. My wife was already planning the 2nd birthday party for…
Customs, BAT sign MOU aimed to tackle illicit tobacco trade
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and British American Tobacco Nigeria (BAT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening efforts to combat illicit tobacco trade, improve regulatory compliance…
Outbreak: Massive fire erupts at Lagos Polaris Bank building
A major fire outbreak has been reported at a commercial building housing a Polaris Bank branch on Broad Street, Lagos Island. While reports of casualties is still sketchy at the…