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Bayo Ojulari Reforming Nigeria Energy Future

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By Abiodun A Oleolo When Bayo Ojulari assumed leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited in April 2025, he inherited more than a corporation. He stepped into a storm defined by falling oil production, chronic revenue leakages, dwindling investor confidence, and the mounting global pressures of energy transition and geopolitical competition. Six
Police
Opinion

The Cop Buhari Loved

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BY FEMI ADESINA He and some other senior policemen had been demoted, I think from Commissioner of Police (CP) to Deputy Commissioner. It was untidy and unjust. had known Mr Solomon Arase when he was serving as Principal Staff Officer (PSO) to Inspector General of Police, Tafa Balogun. A very efficient officer and good man, […]
Godswill Akpabio
Opinion

Akpabio-led 10th Assembly Racing Against the Clock

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By Ola Awoniyi The tenth National Assembly, led by Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, is now in the second half of its four-year tenure. From next year, electioneering ahead of the 2027 polls will take centre stage in national politics. Therefore, history beckons to the 10th Assembly to accomplish the remaining items on its Legislative […]
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Opinion

Non-Participation in Active Politics by Honest, Good Nigerians, The Bane of Our Nigerian Nation

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By Alphonsus U Nwadike It is an undeniable fact that when a nation’s responsibilities of empire are entrusted or abandoned to the care of political plunderers, social marauders, opportunists, ignoramuses, or corrupt individuals/persons, the country’s ship of state must be wrecked in the sea of incompetence and corruption. However, when wise people, honest men
Opinion

What kerosene taught Nigeria, CNG may teach again

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By Victor Ejechi When compressed natural gas (CNG) was being sold at N230 per standard cubic metre (SCM), it was marketed as the people’s alternative to expensive petrol. It was cheaper, cleaner, and supposedly shielded from the subsidy politics that has haunted Nigeria for decades. But this week, the promise dimmed: the price jumped by […]
digital
Opinion

The Need To Separate Fake News From Digital Media

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By Emmanuel Ajibulu The dynamic digital landscape has no doubt transformed how people consume and interact with content. From social platforms to immersive technologies, these innovations are redefining communication, information and entertainment with real time feedbacks and corresponding satisfaction. The digital age has clearly ushered in an unprecedented era of
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Suspension of SUBEB boss, Adagba, legislative pushback and governance crisis in Benue state

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The recent suspension of Dr. Grace Adagba, Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has sent ripples through the corridors of power and public discourse in Benue State. While publicly framed under the guise of promoting transparency and accountability, a closer examination reveals a complex web of allegations, political undertones, and
Middle Belt
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Reclaiming Identity: Nigeria’s middle belt’s enduring struggle against mislabeling and marginalization

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For generations, millions of Nigerians from the Middle Belt—home to diverse ethnic groups such as the Tiv, Idoma, and Jukun—have wrestled with an imposed identity as “Northerners.” This mislabeling is not just a matter of semantics but a deep historical and political challenge that has obscured their rich heritage, watered down their political influence, and […]
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Opinion Top Stories

The consequences of no consequence

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BY OLALEYE OLAWALE On an Enugu Air flight to Lagos from Abuja this morning, August 16th, another mild drama played out briefly. As the plane taxied, the pilot, a female captain, announced that there was a recalcitrant passenger who had declined switching off his phone as instructed, and that if the fellow insisted, she might […]
Opinion

Inclusive Education: Why universities must provide resources for visually impaired students

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BY VINCENT OPARA Education is a fundamental human right. It is the bridge to economic opportunity, social participation, and self-reliance. Yet, for many Nigerians living with disabilities, particularly the visually impaired, that bridge is riddled with gaps — gaps created by a lack of access to information resources that can make learning possible. The provision […]
Opinion

Nigeria’s reform agenda needs a people-centric shift

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BY SAMI TUNJI Nigeria’s macroeconomic indicators are beginning to show signs of recovery. Reforms such as the removal of fuel subsidy, exchange rate unification, and increased interest rates have garnered praise from global institutions. Yet, beneath the surface of this policy reset lies a harsh reality: the lives of ordinary Nigerians are not getting easier. […]
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How Nigeria’s energy access gap contributes to insecurity

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By Iseoluwa Asaolu In a study titled “All‑On Off‑Grid Energy Business Report”, Nextier surveyed 21 off‑grid mini‑grids across Nigeria, funded by the All‑On initiative. The findings highlighted that insecurity and vandalism of energy infrastructure, such as attacks on mini‑grids, drive up power costs and limit access to electricity in rural areas. These security challenges