The humble beginning of Tunde and the game of chess started at Yintab Private Academy (YPA), when he was admitted into JSS 2 on 18th September, 2006. He subsequently joined the YPA Chess Club and was part of the Academy’s chess programme throughout his time there, from 2006 to 2011. He was under the guidance […]
Let there be light!, By Toyin Falola
The government must see beyond the present and keep going to the roots of Nigeria’s problems, one of which is erratic power supply. It is a fundamental phenomenon, and a reasonable government should not hold it with levity if there is any desire for economic growth. So, “let there be light” is let there be […]
DELVE: Artificial intelligence, diversity and inclusivity, By Chiamaka Okafor
When Nigeria went on trial, By Ojochenemi Fatima Audu
When the Federal Government, under former President Muhammadu Buhari, decided to impugn the sanctity of the OPL 245 Settlement, picking on Adoke as the scapegoat by accusing him of all sorts, it was not Adoke that was on trial. It was Nigeria that was on trial. It was the way Nigeria rewards its patriots that […]
Africa-China cooperation: Forging a path to a shared future, By Olalekan A. Babatunde
…to build a genuine shared future and prosperity, Africa and China need greater cooperation. Humanity is in need of mutually beneficial cooperation and solidarity in working together and aligning individual interests to solve problems. There is no better place to forge that cooperation than in Africa. The way Africa and China are going promises to […]
Why Tinubu must save the voices of truth, By Godwin Onyeacholem
This is the best opportunity yet for President Tinubu to prove that his commitment to the fight against corruption is no fluke. Tinubu should direct the police, and other relevant agencies, to go after the Customs officials and the smugglers identified in Soyombo’s reports, not the reporter. He should even be thoroughly gutted that this […]
EFCC and a corp member’s experience, By Haroon Aremu
Once inside, our phones were immediately confiscated, and we were escorted to a secure area with heavily armed security personnel. We proceeded to the registration room to provide our details, then we were led upstairs to an office where we underwent thorough security checks before being seated. I positioned myself beside my boss, hoping his […]
Naira resurgence, foreign reserves and the illusion of truth, By Abdulrahman Abdulraheem
“Defending the naira, from every indication is an elephant in some rooms. I will make this as clear as possible. It is not our intention to defend the naira. Much as I have read some opinions recently about what has happened in terms of our reserves being drawn down, the CBN defending the naira and […]
Pushed to the wall over state police, By Eric Teniola
The proposal to create state police and if possible local government police is consistent with the principle of true federalism and decentralisation of powers. The arrangement would enable the states to effectively maintain law and order especially during emergencies. Besides the Nigeria Police is ill-equipped and deficient that it cannot ensure safety of citizens and […]
Nigerian airlines and le droit du seigneur, By Soji Apampa
Except there is true “Le Droit Du Seigneur” for some Nigerian airlines, it is time to stop the hubris and bring some relief to passengers. It is time to get value for money from our local airlines (and the international ones too, mind). “I am my neighbour, and my neighbour is me.” Are you incensed […]