Plateau, Tsiga and Trump By Reuben Abati
“My brother, you do not look cheerful at all.” “I am just overwhelmed by everything” “Any personal issues? I hope there is no trouble in paradise and that Madam is…
Trump tariffs: Where is Africa in this matter?
International trade is advantageous for many socio-economic and political reasons, including revenue generation and friendliness. The more emphasis a country places on income generation, the less attachment it has to…
Uromi: Matching injustice for injustice By Abimbola Adelakun
Years ago, I had an unforgettable experience of nearly witnessing a lynching at Iwo Road in Ibadan. It was a typical day, and while standing at a bus stop, a…
Tribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd Birthday
A nation’s destiny is oftentimes shaped by the hands of a few, those anointed by providence to bear the burdens of hope, to forge paths where none existed, and to…
The Uromi 16 And The Problem With Nigeria By Reuben Abati
The killing last Friday of 16 Northern travellers along the Uromi-Ubiaja road in Edo state is an event that will live in infamy. Twenty-five travellers from Port Harcourt going home…
In praise of libraries and archives By Sonala Olumhense
The National Library Project in Abuja, which began in 1981, was woken up last week, courtesy of Minister of Education Tunji Alausa. But it is a little murky as to…
State of emergency in Rivers: Tinubu goofed! By Jide Ojo
“In the circumstance, having soberly reflected on and evaluated the political situation in Rivers State and the governor and deputy governor of Rivers State having failed to make a request…
Breakfast With The Soludos By Reuben Abati
I had breakfast Tuesday, March 18, last week, with Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR of Anambra state and his wife. I had travelled to the state, on the invitation of…
Insecurity: Who did not believe President Tinubu By Tunji Ajibade
President Bola Tinubu hosted a section of religious leaders at the State House of late. The guests made their case about how violent attacks happened in parts of the nation.…
Declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers Without Suspending FCT Minister Will Escalate Crisis — PeacePro*
The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has warned that the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State without suspending the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will…