LASTMA’s PR win after arresting man who extorts ₦750,000-per-month from motorists
A random resident, Mr. Adewunmi Taiwo has been apprehended by officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) for impersonating an officer of the agency. Although facts about how…
Downstream deregulation: Between Obasanjo’s half-measures and Tinubu’s bold leadership
By Temitope Ajayi A video of former President Olusegun Obasanjo's interview with News Central Television has been trending on social media platforms for the past week. In the interview, the…
Key takeaways in Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle
By Tunde Rahman Months after the rumours of imminent cabinet reshuffle had filled the air with newshounds speculating which of the ministers would be dropped or retained, President Bola Tinubu…
The Commonwealth is more relevant today, than it has been in decades
By Bola Tinubu The Commonwealth is more relevant today than it has been in decadesIf there wasn’t this global alliance of mostly English-speaking nations based on common law principles, there…
Alake on rescue mission: A review
By Tunde Rahman “Alake on Rescue Mission” is much more than a photo book of activities, events and work of the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Henry Alake,…
Two hefty infrastructure deals Sanwo-Olu signed to transform Lagos
Don't blame us because somehow, the media stakeholders missed the opportunity to elaborate on two gigantic deals signed by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu last month in China. Yes, it's…
Why Nigeria deserves UN Security Council permanent seat
By Tunde Rahman Nigeria has significantly contributed troops and police officers to the United Nations peacekeeping operations worldwide since 1960. That year, the Nigeria Police deployed the first-ever contingent of…
EXPLAINER: President Tinubu’s drive for foreign direct investments
By Temitope Ajayi In his independence anniversary broadcast on October 1st, President Bola Tinubu enumerated his administration's efforts to drive foreign direct investments into the country. He noted that within…
Seeing Lagos through the windows of the Red Line
By the time we made a stop at Agege, some of my colleagues wondered how we got there. For sure, because of the usual busy roads in Lagos, it will…
Yahaya Bello and EFCC Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo
By Lere Olayinka Those of us in Yorubaland who were told the tales of "A ó mérin j'ọba ẹ̀wẹ̀kú ẹwẹlẹ" (We will crown elephant as the king…) will understand the…