How Powerful and Influential Is Mudashiru Obasa?
On January 13, 2025, Mudashiru Obasa was impeached as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. The impeachment was swift and decisive, executed in his absence while he...
Nuhu Ribadu for President 2031?
The Nigerian political landscape is never short of intrigue, speculation, and high-stakes maneuvering. The latest storm centers around Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), and allegations made by his ‘former’ ally and friend , Mallam Nasir El-Rufai,...
Rethinking Our Agro-Economic Policies
I have always been an advocate of the idea that our economists and policymakers must see things as they truly are, not merely as they ought to be. Nigeria’s economy is predominantly informal and agrarian, which is why textbook...
Nigeria Should Turn its Abandoned Assets into Revenues
The Federal Government of Nigeria owns thousands of abandoned and incomplete building, roads, dams, electricity etc projects, vast tracts of unused land, thousands of obsolete and unserviceable vehicles, and millions of scrap machines and equipment scattered across the country....
Emirates, Chiefdoms, Kingdoms, and the Changing Times
“Change is the only constant in life,” -ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus.The Danfodio Jihad, led by Usman Dan Fodio in the early 19th century, had several prominent flag bearers. These individuals were given flags by Usman Dan Fodio as symbols...
Governor Fintiri’s Intervention in the Social Sector VII: Women and Youth Empowerment
The administration of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri remains unwavering in its commitment to addressing poverty and unemployment through targeted interventions. On Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, the government launched the second phase of its flagship empowerment initiative—the Fintiri Business Wallet....
