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Why Sani Can’t be APC Chair – Youth Group

Members of the youth wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have faulted the quest by Senator Sani Musa to become the party’s national chairman, saying Sani lacked the democratic credentials to lead APC at this time.Senator Musa, representing Niger East senatorial district in the National Assembly, initiated the controversial ‘Protection from Internet Falsehoods
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Jaji Abolore: Life and times of Booth nightclub owner

Nigerian nightlife entrepreneur and owner of wave-making South African nightclub, The Booth, Jaji Abolore had started the year with a goodwill message to customers and fans of his nightlife chain, comprising Booth Champagne Bar, Room 130 Bar and Booth Liquor Store. In his New Year message, shared on his social media platforms, Facebook and Instagrams, […]
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“Don’t forget leprosy”

The last Sunday in January is World Leprosy Day. Since 2006, I have issued an annual Global Appeal calling for an end to stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy, endorsed by a different set of individuals and organizations each year. During the coronavirus pandemic, I believe this call to eliminate stigma and discrimination […]
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Ambassador Buratai, a national security asset, Nigerian envoy to Congo Iliya , Adekojo laud former COAS.

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Congo, Deborah Nana, has described the country’s former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd) as a national asset. This was as renowned project consultant, businesswoman, philanthropist and singer, Engr. Dr. Funmilayo Waheed-Adekojo hailed the exploits of the nation’s current Ambassador to the Republic of Benin
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That NYSF Trust Fund and Our Future

By Tolulope Adebayo I was elated by a piece of news I stumbled on recently about the proposed National Youth Service Corps Trust Fund (NYSC-TF). Initially, I thought it was the usual government rush in proposing policies to attract media attention without any clear cut direction regarding benefits that are accruable to the nation. But […]
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Who Is After Minister Rotimi Amaechi?

By Ogaba Ogomola The elections are around the corner, and it is expected that the polity would be heated with scheming and horse-trading, all in a bid to gain popularity or achieve electoral success. I am not against politics. But I am against the politics of blackmail and character assassination that has characterized the polity […]
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Yahaya Bello: Recommending a rare gem for Nigeria

By Bishop Charles Obe The general elections are due in Nigeria in 2023. And the buildup to the elections is usually electrifying with scheming and political permutations at its best. Also, it’s common to find political parties putting their house in order by reconciling warring factions to avoid electoral misfortunes and guaranteeing electoral success. The […]