By Benedict Aguele In the age of instant narratives and social media-driven outrage, few things are as dangerous as unverified allegations leveled against competent public servants. Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, former Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has recently been subjected to a torrent of claims alleging corruption, asset manipulation, and revenue […]
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Ben Okezie Kalu: The Lawmaker in Our Hearts
By Kassim Omomia We have watched Ben Okezie Kalu the deputy speaker of the House with all admiration. He exudes humour, humility and hardwork.Kalu did not catch our glimpse from the wrong side but from a prism of competence, dedication and above all patriotism in his legislative duties. Even though we may not have a […]
MAKING THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR WORK FOR CITIZENS: NUPRC RESCUE MISSION
By James Itodo The Nigerian oil and gas sector, since its discovery, exploration, and exploitation at the turn of the century, has become the goose that lays the golden egg, likened only to the much-sought-after bride. This is because oil, and later gas, remained the main economic sustainer, accounting for virtually all the revenue utilised […]
Chief Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN to Receive Ivaaniyange Chieftaincy Title
The Tiv Supreme Council has announced that former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Kaase Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, will be conferred with the Ivaaniyange chieftaincy title. The title, according to the Council, recognizes individuals considered to have made notable contributions to the advancement and welfare of the Tiv people. Chief Aondoakaa, […]
NNAMDI KANU IS GOOD RIDDANCE TO BAD RUBBISH
By Charles Nnaebuka, PhD Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction and sentencing to life in prison marks not just the end of a chapter in Nigeria’s uneasy secessionist saga but a vindication of the view that his brand of defiance was not freedom-fighting but a toxic mix of arrogance, recklessness and a willful courting of violence. He is, […]
Why ‘OKURA STATE’ Stands Out Amongst State Agitations
By Dr. James Aduku Odaudu The demand for the creation of Okura State may appear, at first glance, to be one among the many calls for new states across Nigeria. However, a deeper look reveals that the Okura agitation is not just another political project driven by convenience or ethnic sentiments. It is a historically […]
Disambiguating Jurisdictional Boundaries of Federal and State Governments in Electricity Regulation
By Emmanuel Ukera, Esq The enactment of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN),1999 (Fifth Alteration) (No.17) Act,2023 and the Electricity Act, 2023 which paved way for full devolution of intra-state electricity regulatory powers to state governments have stirred up a lot of contestations amongst stakeholders than ever imagined. The bone of contention […]
TOSIN AJAYI AND HIS POWER OF IMAGINATION
BY SIMON ABIODUN With foresight reminiscent of Nostradamus, Ajayi has become the man who saw tomorrow. Guided by clarity of purpose, he has transformed vision into reality since assuming office as the DGSS, a year ago. What began on 26th August, 2024 has remained action-packed, a fulfilment of promises and continuous progress marked with milestones […]
2007: Can Nasir el-Rufai be Trusted?
By James Aduku Odaudu, PhD Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai has been hitting the headlines of recent, mostly for the vigorous political activities he has engaged in, criss-crossing the length and breath of the country and meeting and trying to forge new alliances with the most unlikely people. It is left to be seen what the outcome […]
#EndSARS Memorial And The Shattered Fragments Of Tragedy, By Bright Okuta
It has been four years since the Nigerian flag was stained with blood at the Lekki Toll Gate. October 20, 2020, will be marked in memory as the day the government took aim at the youths of its own country. Unarmed protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate waved flags and sang the national anthem, only […]