An expose on Herbert Macaulay, the first Nigerian nationalist (2)
Being keynote address delivered by Rtd. Navy Commodore, Olabode George, at the 80th anniversary of the death of Herbert Macaulay, in Lagos Ladies and gentlemen. The unfinished task before our generation is not the struggle against colonial rule. That battle was fought by Herbert Macaulay and those who followed him. The unfinished task before us […]
House demolitions in Lagos State: Environmental protection or land grab?
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi The recent spate of house demolitions across Lagos State, culminating most visibly in Oworonshoki, has stirred intense controversy, opposition, and public alarm. Lagos State Government insists these demolition exercises are imperative components of an urban renewal agenda focused on environmental safety, targeting illegal structures that obstruct waterways and impede drainage systems critical for flood […]
From Creek to Classroom: Unilag’s honour of Douye Diri redefines leadership in the Niger Delta
By Emeka Madunagu The Niger Delta, with its intricate waterways and mangrove swamps, has long been both Nigeria’s blessing and burden — a region of immense wealth and enduring struggle. It stands as a paradox of prosperity without peace, abundance without equity. Yet, amid this contradiction, one story is quietly reshaping the region’s destiny — the […]
A new dawn for Nigeria: What our exit from the FATF Grey list means for every Nigerian
By DORIS UZOKA-ANITE On October 24, 2025, Nigeria achieved a historic milestone that will reshape our nation’s economic future. At the Financial Action Task Force, FATF, Plenary in Paris, France, Nigeria was officially removed from the grey list – a designation that had constrained our financial system and limited opportunities for ordinary Nigerians since February 2023. This […]
Mbah and Imperatives of Tinubu’s Move to Revamp Security Training Institutions
By Uche Anichukwu It is no longer news that the National Economic Council, NEC, has appointed the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, to chair a new committee tasked with overhauling all institutions for the training of security agencies across Nigeria. That appointment followed NEC’s endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposal for a comprehensive […]
Ribadu’s transformative journey as a trailblazer and history maker
*A renewed sense of purpose to Nigeria’s security architecture By ALI MUHAMMAD Nuhu Ribadu’s career is a testament to the power of transformative leadership. With a wand-like touch, he has consistently rewritten the narratives of the institutions he has led, leaving an indelible mark on Nigeria’s history. Whether as a police officer, the pioneer Executive Chairman […]
