President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. OPINION By Anietie Akpan Since May 29, 2023 when Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn in as the President of Nigeria, Nigerians have known peace and progress. He is the best president Nigeria has ever had dating back to 1960. His one and five months in office have surpassed what past…
Gov. Bassey Otu. OPINION By Linus Obogo In dramaturgy, there is rarely a connection with fictional drama and reality. But there now appears to be a confluence of the two after reading Elias Ozikpu’s horrible and despicable open letter. In his desperate attempt at dramatizing governance in Cross River State, he furtively struggled to align…
Late Mrs Patience Umo Eno. OPINION By Etim Etim I really feel for Pastor Umo Eno on the death of his wife. A genial, respectful and easy-going gentleman, he must be going through a lot now. Death in the family is the most painful experience on earth, and I have seen it all. But losing…
Lto R: Engr Mansur Ahmed, Executive Director, Dangote Group; Dr. Oyebode Oyetunde, of Africa Development Bank; Dr. Sarah Alade, former CBN Deputy Governor; Emir of Kano, Dr. Muhammadu Sanusi II; former President Good luck Jonathan; former Minister of Finance, Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman; Special Adviser to the President, Dr.Aliyu Modibo and Chairman of Access Holdings, Aigboje…
The Nigerian National Assembly is a complex institution with sophisticated internal politics that often surpass those of secular politics. Its seniority system, similar to Nigeria’s secondary school hierarchy, can intimidate newcomers, making it challenging for freshmen lawmakers to navigate. Not for Peter Akpanke. Many have argued that typically, it takes a full four-year term for…
