Articles and Opinion
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Right of Reply: It is about meritocracy and milestones at NNPC, By Olufemi Soneye
It is important to address the concerns raised in Farooq Kperogi’s recent article, “Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC”, and to clarify some of...
Is the Port Harcourt Refinery now Born Again? By Simbo Olorunfemi
Miles away from Alesa-Eleme where Nigeria’s oldest Refinery is situated, one can see the orange tongue of flame teasing the Port Harcourt skies....
Ghana on My Mind
In the heart of West Africa, where the echoes of drums narrate ancient tales of resilience, hope, and ambition, one nation rises as...
The Minors: A Reflection of Decay in Society
By Dakuku Peterside When voices rise in waves of protest, deeper wounds are laid bare—truths woven into our laws and ethics, waiting to...
Dangote and the Nigeria petrol pricing crisis
By Michael Adetunji Alao There is an ongoing debate among Nigerians which revolves around the incessant increase in the price of Premium Motor...
Thoughts on Nigeria’s Food Insecurity By Dakuku Peterside
Nigeria is grappling with a multitude of significant challenges, each akin to a ‘ticking time bomb’ that threatens national stability. Among these, the...
Cabinet revision: Realism versus expectations
Nigeria is in the grip of a severe economic crisis, with high inflation, volatile exchange rates, and a steep rise in the cost...
Nigeria and the scramble for Africa 2.0 By Dakuku Peterside
“Scramble for Africa” historically refers to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when European powers colonized and divided the African continent, seeking...
NNPC Ltd and challenges in the oil sector: Banire misconceives the facts, promotes biased views
In the face of the challenges in the oil sector, particularly the current tightness in the supply of petrol, it has become fashionable...
Nigeria and the Illusion of Good Governance by Dakuku Peterside
Good governance is universally acknowledged as a critical factor in the progress and development of any nation. In Nigeria, both the elite and...
Paralympic Games: Sports Minister congratulates Enioluwa on winning first medal for Nigeria
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has congratulated Mariam Eniola Bolaji for winning bronze in the women’s SL3 singles at the...
NNPC, Oando and Atiku Abubakar’s attacks
By Temitope Ajayi By his advanced age and eminent status as a former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is by no...
From the DNC: Lessons for Nigerian political parties by Dakuku Peterside
Nigerians’ profound interest in US elections is no mere coincidence. The roots of this fascination lie deep in the historical and structural connections...
Issues around OVH Acquisition and NNPC Retail
By Femi Awoyemi There is no equivalence with evidence in the financial, business, and economic space, as it is done in the political...
China, Nigeria, and the hostage aircraft, By Dakuku Peterside
Every story has two sides, but when a country’s reputation as a sovereign and an investment destination comes under threat, it calls for...
Nigeria and the Symbolism of the Paris Olympics by Dakuku Peterside
Nations, diplomacy, and sports are interwoven. Sports persons and sports teams are, in a sense, representatives of and mirrors of their countries. It...
