Introduction The nation has been agog with news of the ongoing face-off between the EFCC and the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello and the others over the EFCC’s attempt to arrest Bello in connection with alleged official corruption involving the sum of N80.2 billion, which he allegedly misappropriated while in office […]
Of Yahaya Bello, EFCC and mob mentality, By Dotun Oladipo
Durojaiye Bensonp: GIGL- Things to consider when hiring third-party logistics service provider
One of the easiest ways to meet your customers’ demands and improve their experience, while meeting your business goals, is to outsource your logistics services. To do this, it is common for businesses to hire third-party logistics service providers to handle their goods delivery operations. Every business is faced with the challenge of finding a […]
Emmanuel Ozoh: Of University of Nigeria and years of the yocust
Anyone who is even faintly familiar with the history of higher education in Nigeria would already be in the know of the history of the founding of the University of Nigeria, and her land-grant philosophy and ancestry. Between 1960 and 1966, Nigeria was clearly on the path to creating a unique and leading Higher Education […]
President Tinubu’s first year in office: Propelling Nigeria towards renewal, By Mohammed Idris
The Gandujes and their detractors, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
Instead of intimidation and harassment, the rule of law should be reinforced in all ramifications and not applied selectively. The ongoing media trial of the APC chairman can detract from public trust and confidence in our polity. A media trial without due process is sensationalism without the force of law. This is not the best […]
Toyin Falola: Our Ali Mazrui, By Serges Kamga
Of all the existing global academics, especially the ones that come from Africa, Falola stands out as one of those who have never compromised the global standard of knowledge production, and he does that in a frequency that would amaze anyone and everyone. For that reason, all the accolades directed towards him are not misdirected […]
When professionals eat the food of the gods, By Soji Apampa
Our professionals are essential building blocks of our economy. Still, suppose they are seen to be unethical and corrupt, binging themselves on this ‘ambrosia’, which for the ‘gods’ of the ‘Deep State’ in Nigeria is corrupt enrichment. In that case, the country will continue to be ‘tantalised’ by growth and development prospects without achieving it. […]
Global challenges and the Chinese blueprint, By Raphael Oni
The success of China’s proposal for a shared future will depend on the willingness of nations to work together towards common goals. This vision requires a shift in mindset from competition to cooperation, and from isolationism to openness. It is important for countries to recognise that their individual interests are intertwined with the interests of […]
The wife-beater from Kenya, By Reuben Abati
It is always very embarrassing to read stories of Nigerians who go abroad to give the county a bad name. Nigeria became known as a country of internet scammers and fraudsters not because all Nigerians deserve to be so labelled, but when a few bad eggs behave wrongly in other countries, it is every Nigerian […]