On Saraki’s Stewardship at the National Assemby – Jimba Bello
Interestingly, it’s almost rolling to five months that Saraki took over the…
Federal Government And Zero Based Budgeting (2)
SECONDLY, zero based budgeting requires specific training especially as it is different…
Tackling Unemployment Through MSMEs
That the unemployment situation in Nigeria has reached explosive, nay epidemic proportions…
Nomination of Ministers: Art of the Possible?
So, after four months in office, Mr. Buhari finally presents a full…
Daily Independent Newspaper: The Unofficial Obituary Of Journalism in Nigeria
Many weeks ago when I walked into Daily Independent Newspaper newsroom, I…
Federal Government And Zero-Based Budgeting (1)
The budget is perhaps the most important instrument for the development of…
INEC: Why the silence over Zakari’s acting position? – Adewale Adebisi
The recent squabble between Governor Adams Oshiomole and ex-governor Sylva in the…
Curbing Corruption and Indiscipline in the Polity – Solomon E. Nwadiogbu
The new federal administration of President Muhammadu Buhari which was inaugurated on…
The Two Senator Endorsement Rule And Its Constitutionality
I am not a member of the Senate but being a member…
A Ministerial List And The Politics Of Attrition
Largely, the criticism of the first ministerial list released by President Muhammadu…
Woes Of Special Advisers To President
My friendship with Dr. Chuba Wilberforce Okadigbo (1941-2003), the Oyi of Oyi…
Ministerial Screening: What The Constitution Says
Following the acrimonious noise and rancour trailing the release of 21 ministerial…
The Defeat of President Buhari’s Idealism – Femi Aribisala
Things have not been going according to plan for President Buhari. For…
On “Common Law” and Punishing Top Lawyers – Jibrin Ibrahim
This weekend, former governor of Bayelsa State, DSP Alamiesieigha returned to his…
5 Signs that Abubakar Bukola Saraki was Prepared for the Senate Presidency – Bako Amint
Preparedness is fundamental in the scheme of things. It is in fact…
The Long Wait Is Not Worth It After All – Ishowo Lateef
Like in T.S. Eliot’s “Journey of the Magi” where spiritual birth felt…
Will Posterity Be Fair To President Buhari?
One of the maxims of equity stipulates that, "one who comes into…
Celebrating The Nigerian Teacher, With Education In A Total Mess
Monday, the 5th of October 2015 was tagged "World Teachers Day" to…
Diezani Et Al: Let The Investigations Begin
On Friday, PREMIUM TIMES broke the story of the arrest of Diezani…
Buhari’s Promising Cabinet List
On the last day of September, 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari delivered on…
How To Become A Nigerian In 15 Easy Steps – Mayo Bayo
To be a Nigerian, first you must be religious. And you must…
Stoning Our Own Devils – Wole Olaoye
The unfortunate stampede that led to the death of over 1,000 pilgrims…
Politics of Buhari’s Ministerial List – Ochereome Nnanna
For four months, President Muhammadu Buhari was busy in his one-man conclave…
Ten Big Ideas: An ambitious agenda for Nigeria’s new leaders – Dele Olojede
It’s early days yet, in the life of a new government. The…
National Assembly Immunity Delusion Syndrome
On Monday this week, VANGUARD newspaper carried a report that the National…
Tinubu: The Beginning Of His End
Pre-historically, the world has seen kingdoms come and go. Indeed, one of…
Of Ambode and Fashola – Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo
Many Lagosians have been telling me that they are being treated badly…
Changing the Face of HIV/AIDS: Protecting our girls – James Entwistle
There are 1.8 billion young people (males and females between the ages…
Stereotyping Africa: From Impoverishment to ‘Africa Rising’ – Suzanne Franks
It is great news that we have moved well beyond the single…
Buhari: “My People Are Useless, My People Are Senseless, My People Are Indiscipline” – Obi Nwakanma
A wise man once told me: “Nigerians are mules, everyone who can,…