Much ado about a presidential pardon
By Tunde Rahman The past week showed how people can easily misconstrue well-intentioned actions of the government. After the presidential pardon and clemency were handed down to some Nigerians and a…
Bilyamniu Suraj’s baseless attack on the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development
By Kehinde Bamigbetan Out of several hundred licences that were revoked for offences ranging from dormancy to defaults in payment of service fees, only one of the defaulters is raising…
Senator Ladoja: The uncommon Olubadan
By Tunde Rahman The emergence of Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, at the ancient Mapo Hall in the heart of Ibadan,…
Ten years of progressive governance in Nigeria: From reform to renewal
By Rabiu Isyaku Rabiu During the public presentation of the book “Ten Years of Impactful Progressive Governance in Nigeria,” authored by the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Executive…
High point of Nigeria’s participation at UNGA 80
By Tunde Rahman A major human foible is the tendency to pursue symbolism at the expense of substance. It is not a particularly Nigerian flaw. But the desperation that has characterised…
Explainer: The misconceptions around Tinubu’s income tax reforms
By Michael Chibuzo As the countdown to the January, 2026 effective take off of two landmark Tax Reform laws gathers steam, wrong narratives and misconceptions about aspects of the new…
President Tinubu and Ndigbo
By Uche Nworah President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s one-day state visit to Imo State on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, was warmly received by the people of Imo State and the Southeast…
Bayo Onanuga: Between ‘Bolekaja’ publicity and public relations
By Yushau A. Shuaib I have often emphasised the thin, but important line between journalism and public relations. A journalist thrives on controversy; every confrontation is newsworthy. Public relations, however,…
Ibadan – For President Tinubu, a homecoming and a resound of history
By Sunday Dare On Friday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu turns his gaze south-westward to the sprawling city of Ibadan. Over two years since his assumption of office, this is the…
Kaduna: For President Tinubu, a resounding political validation
By Sunday Dare It was another journey to Kaduna by President Bola Tinubu. It was one to demonstrate the depth of friendship and showcase the value of commitment to the…