Opinion

By Ekaette Okon Joseph When a state decides that time on its runway matters as much as time in its coffers, its ambition is no longer symbolic, it becomes operational. Last week, Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA) in Uyo resumed night operations after a calibrated overhaul of its airfield lighting and navigational aids, removing the sunrise-to-sunset restriction that had constrained …

By Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade For the past three weeks, I have been plying the Osiele–Camp Road in Abeokuta, and what should ordinarily be a smooth journey of less than an hour has turned into a distressing adventure of more than two and a half hours each time I travel from Ibadan to Abeokuta. The deplorable state of this once-busy route …

Omoyele Sowore By Uche Nnadozie Let us set the record straight. Whatever petty quarrel Omoyele Sowore and Rotimi Ola may have with Lere Olayinka, it is their business. But to drag the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Ogba into their false narratives is an insult to those of us (including Lere) who actually lived that struggle. Sowore was never part …

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal By Isa Danchadi Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal says he’s committed to unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. But in Sokoto, the very state that birthed his career, his record is riddled with broken promises, abandoned programs, and borrowed political structures. If you can’t hold your home-front, how do you claim the nation?When Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal …

By Funke Egbemode A man married two wives. To maintain fairness, he set up a roster to guide who shared his bed and when. Since they were only two, he made the bed-sharing a weekly arrangement. Both wives agreed, and the man faithfully fulfilled his duties in each wife’s bed. It seemed the women were satisfied until one day, the …

Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan By Faith Adedayo In the ever-evolving political landscape of Ogun State, a familiar name resonates with both the grassroots and the elite: Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan. A two-time member of the House of Representatives, respected businessman, and committed family man, Amusan has steadily carved out a reputation as a leader whose influence extends beyond politics into …

By Fredrick Nwabufo I have long admired Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa for her brilliance and ardour for duty. I believe it will not be an overreach to say she bears the totem of excellence. She comes to any assignment, whether in a private or public office, with gravitas, passion, and humility. I have seen this facility for distinction from a distance, …

Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade By Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade (Abu Jannāt) Every year, as the month of Rabi’ al-Awwal arrives, debates resurface within the Muslim community about whether or not to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). While some regard the Mawlid as a show of love for the Prophet, closer examination of Islamic teachings …

Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan By Habib Adedeji Insecurity has become one of the gravest challenges confronting Nigeria today. From the North West to the North East, and even in the South East, communities are reeling under the weight of banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and violent clashes. While the South West is relatively calmer, it has not been spared. In fact, …

Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan By Habib Adedeji Insecurity has become one of the gravest challenges confronting Nigeria today. From the North West to the North East, and even in the South East, communities are reeling under the weight of banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and violent clashes. While the South West is relatively calmer, it has not been spared. In fact, …