It was barely weeks ago when Professor Chukwuma Soludo’s term as Anambra State’s governor turned two. The government listed 100 noteworthy accomplishments that cut across all areas of growth, sound governance, and the provision of democratic dividends when it was celebrated on March 17 in Awka. No aspect of the new Anambra State’s reengineering has…
Abuja, May 29, 2024 — Former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami A. Abubakar GCFR (Rtd.), has called for a renewed focus on astute leadership and the sustenance of democracy across Africa. Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar made this call during a public lecture marking the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s democracy, held at the NAF Conference Centre…
The executive governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia received an award as Democracy Governor of the Year 2024 at a public lecture marking the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s democracy, held at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja on May 29, 2024. The event, titled “The Legacy of Abdulsalami Abubakar in the Sustenance of…
Tehran launched more than 300 missiles and drones at Israel, in what it said was retaliation for a strike on its consulate in Syria. US national security council spokesman John Kirby says Iran did not issue warnings to the White House about its timeframe for launching an attack. Britain’s PM Rishi Sunak has called on…
It should be clear and simple enough that the pricing by those other airlines is solely aimed around removing airpeace from the equation. Airpeace is the savior here. They cannot underprice themselves out of profitability or even to stay afloat. They are equally employing Nigerians more than the other hawks even while charging very exploitative…
The former chairman of the Kaduna state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has told the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that, it is too early to threaten Nigerians with the 2027 election. In a statement recently, Hayab stated categorically that, “It is sad to read that some members of…
By Law Mefor My President, it’s our birthday. March 29. As members of the ram-ruled zodiac, we are Aries. We walk where angels would not dare, because we are bullish. Our middle name is courage. People born under the sign of Aries are fearless, vibrant, and full of life; charming, lively, passionate, and motivated by…
By Law Mefor Opposition politicians are sometimes able to admit the truth and provide unflattering praise. Yes, the Prof Chukwuma Soludo administration is doing remarkably well. Even the opposition in Anambra State concurs. The opposition leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chris Ngige, gave the glowing appraisal…
By Olusegun Adeniyi Since the conclusion of my ‘missionary journey’ to Aso Rock almost 14 years ago, I have written more than a dozen columns on the need to reform the budgeting process in Nigeria. Notable ones include ‘The Illusion of Budget Performance’, ‘Budget War and Dysfunctional Envelope System’, ‘Buhari and the Budget Palaver’, ‘Nigeria’s 2016 Zero Budget!’ and ‘Of Government and Budget…
Nigerians must vehemently denounce and condemn the decision of Nigeria’s Accountant-General’s Office to hold a workshop in London. This decision is not only unacceptable but also deeply troubling on multiple levels. Given the prevailing hardship in the country and the pitiable State of our national currency and the economy in general, any public function abroad…
