By Mabel Adinya Ade The Nigerian Senate, in a stunning display of patriarchal impunity, has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, demanding an apology from her for daring to speak out. Her crime? Alleging sexual harassment against the…
Politics
Strategic silence of Nigeria in the Russia –Ukraine war
By Collins Nweke The Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office debacle has led to many unsolicited advice to a desperate Ukrainian President on how he ought to have handled an erratic American President. I laughed at some, got offended, if not angry,…
Suspension of US Foreign Aid: Implications on Global Development
By Mufaro Jonasi The recent decision by the Trump administration to suspend US foreign aid has sent shockwaves across the globe, sparking intense debate among policymakers, economists, and development experts. This move has significant implications for global development, US…
No better time for reforms in Nigeria than now says Labour Party Chairman
By Sunday Oyinloye As Nigeria marks 64th Independence Anniversary under harsh economy, the Labour Party (LP) has called for bold reforms that would address issues of poverty, economic stagnation, corruption, and other challenges that are causing setbacks for the country.…
I have been vindicated on local government autonomy says Onuigbo
By Adesewa Oyinloye A member of the Governing Board of North East Development Commission (NEDC), Hon. Sam Onuigbo, has commended the Supreme Court for its landmark judgment on the issue of fiscal autonomy to Local Government Councils in Nigeria. Onuigbo…
‘Time for local government autonomy is now’
By Sunday Oyinloye A former National Assembly member, Hon. Sam Onuigbo hascalled for true autonomy for the 774 local governments in Nigeria Onuigbo who is currently member representing the South-East on the Governing Board of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC)…
Why I petitioned General Gowon as a student – Ambassador Omotayo
Ambassador Albert Gbolahan Omotayo, served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Mozambique with concurrent accreditation to Madagascar and Mauritius from 1999 to 2003. Omotayo who is the President of Sundaben Life Adjustment Consultants, Nigeria had the privilege of working with former…
Still on the case of Southern Cameroonian abducted activists
By Comfort Yakubu The crisis in Cameroon is an ongoing conflict between President Paul Biya and the people of Southern Cameroon. Crisis still persists despite tremendous mediation and international appeal to end the feud Background: Cameroon was a German colony…
Reconstruction of bridge on Imo River by FG 54 years after civil war heartwarming – Onuigbo
By Mephy James A Governing Board Member and Chairman, Committee on Security, Climate Change, and Special Interventions, of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Hon. Sam Onuigbo has commended the Federal Government for the ongoing reconstruction of a bridge on…
Silencing oppositions unhealthy in civilised democracy CISLAC tells Nigeria’s Senate
By Sunday Oyinloye The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/ Transparency International in Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) have described as questionable the decision of leadership of the Senate to suspend Senator Abdul Ningi. The Senate had on Tuesday suspended the senator representing…
