Nigeria and Nigerians are going through a challenging period in our history. This was occasioned by the transformational decisions that the leadership of the country took to reshape it. For decades, many of these challenges were left to suppurate. Successive administrations kept pushing forward the difficult decisions, two of which are the issues of petrol subsidy removal and the unification of the exchange rates. The previous governments kept papering the cracks, kicking the can down the road. Zulum works.
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The first visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the State House by former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon on February 21, 2024, marks a watershed in the previously unstated desire by the Tinubu administration to slow down or even stop the unraveling of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The year 2024 may bring about a myriad of risks and challenges for Nigeria, potentially impacting various facets of society and the economy. These risks range from economic uncertainties such as business closures, job losses, and inflation, to social issues like crime, protests, and ethnic/religious disintegration thereby creating social unrest.
The bankruptcy of the present crop of elite that pose as northern Nigerian leaders is a clear betrayal of the path for growth and development set for the region by its past leaders. The current leaders have failed to uphold the noble values of the region and have instead succumbed to greed, self-serving interests, and deception.
Bola Tinubu, Nigerian current president, has made numerous promises to the people of Nigeria during electioneering. From revamping the economy…
The Chairman of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar lll, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) regarding the pervasive hunger in Nigeria have raised concerns about a dangerous signal of a gathering storm in the North and other parts of the country. These remarks serve as danger signals, indicating that the region is not only angry but also agitated, potentially on the verge of eruption.
The collective consciousness of a people as to what constitutes good or bad, right or wrong is the foundation of that societies strength or weakness. Every society is established on the basis of sound moral and ethical principles through which all activities regarding the healthy growth and development of such a society are reflected upon. Societies that do well are those societies whose founding principles are not only strongly upheld but also violation of such principles are greatly frowned upon, and strict sanctions are enforced to serve as an example of deterrence.
In Nigeria, the arrival of February is anticipated as a time of transition and hope after the challenges experienced in January. Many people eagerly seek the end of January, often marked by financial difficulties stemming from impulsive spending during the preceding Christmas holiday season. Regrettably, the year 2024 may not bring respite from these challenges, given the concerning global and domestic economic outlook. Looking ahead to 2024, the global and domestic economic landscape suggests potential complexities for individuals and families. It is important to be mindful of these factors as we navigate the coming months.
Worried by the persistent massacre of people on the Plateau, a Lagos-based public affairs commentator who hails from Plateau State,…
The arrest of Chinaza Philip, a 28 yrs old of Life and subsequent revelation of Chidibere Nwodibo of Life Camp, Abuja, one Auwa as members of his kidnapping gang has again exposed the truth that the Fulani is being wrongly vilified for a crime that has turned into a lucrative cross-sectional enterprise.