Category: Opinion

FRC; Pioneering Governance Code for Public Institutions, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC), under the indefatigable leadership of the new Executive Secretary, Chief Executive Officer, Dr Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo has perfected plans to introduce a new governance code that will cover public institutions in the country, a move that was not prevalent in the old order.   This was coming after the launch of similar code in the private sector to galvanize businesses across the country in collaboration with corporate bodies six years down the line.   The code and framework for both public and private sector governance…

Media, democracy and the public interest By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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There has been another addition to President Bola Tinubu’s media team. The president has also restructured his media team in a bid to “enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.” Thanks be to God!   Well, we are not here to look into the costs and benefits of this new addition at a time when Nigerians are clamouring for a review of the cost of the machinery of the government and the implementation of the Oronsaye Report on the cost of governance. Our focus is on the strategic relationship between…

The North Believes Wrongly, That Power Is The Key To Good Life By Dominic Kidzu

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It is not today that the North lost the key. The key went missing over 65 years ago, and it’s leaders are still looking for it in the wrong room. Yesterday, the Arewa Consultative Forum rose from a meeting with a resolution to support only a Northerner for the Presidency come 2027. As Dr Reuben Abati said on Arise Television this morning, “the statement is unintelligent and idiotic.”   The point to make really, is that the group believes that the fortunes of people in the North are ultimately better…

The Trouble with Giving to Caesar ,By Azu Ishiekwene

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It’s a famous story in Christendom. Palestine, a vassal territory under the Roman Emperor Caesar, was obliged to pay tributes and taxes to Rome. A radical teacher in the territory, Jesus, taught things that the teachers of the law and local administrators in Palestine were uncomfortable with.   After setting traps for him but missing, they pitted him against Caesar by asking him a question that could have gotten him in trouble and possibly gotten rid of him for good.   “Is it lawful to pay taxes?” the Pharisees asked…

In the Eye of the Storm: NAHCON’s Commitment By Ahmed Muazu

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), celebrated as a model for African Hajj operations, is now at the center of national scrutiny. Allegations of financial mismanagement against some of its past leadership has led to growing public distrust, placing the commission under an uncomfortable spotlight. The dismissal of Malam Jalal Arabi as Chairman/CEO of NAHCON marked a significant turning point in the commission’s history. For an organization that is 18 years old since it’s formation and tasked with coordinating the journey of 95,000 Nigerians to the hajj, navigating challenges…

Time to fix Tinubu’s chaotic presidency,By Martins Oloja

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Now that the fear of the Supreme Court is gone for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, this seems to be the right time for the President to fix the chaos that has taken some steam out of the awesomeness that is usually inherent in presidential palace.   Doubtless, there have been too frequent dissonance and crisis of coherence in the office of the president. And this is not good for reputation management. It is too early for his reputation managers to be running around to control damage that can…

Yayi and His Annual Mega Empowerment, By Abubakar Yusuf

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It has been an annual ritual for the good people of Ogun west , after his stint for three consecutive times at Lagos west that catapulted one of the exercise to Ogun west that had became a talk of the town and challenge to elected officials both at the Senate and House of Representatives, by Senator Ademola Solomon Olamilekan, popularly known as Yayi. Senator Ademola Solomon Olamilekan, Chairman, Senate committee on appropriation headed the committee on finance in the previous 9th Senate. Known for his magnanimous empowerment and electioneering strategies…

SDGs; Mulling Global Funding to Address 2020-2030 Agenda, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

The Decade of Action Agenda is gradually approaching the climax , about five years to the global community decision to end not only multidimensional poverty, social inequality, gender disparity, economic quagmire among many others that encompassed the 17 SDGs goals .   The combination of domesticated efforts of the leadership of the SDGs in Nigeria under Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire as the Senior Special Assistant to the President SSAP -SDGs along with the international communities and collaboration with the sub-nationals was aimed at driving the program to fruition.   This has…

Open Letter to the Former Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development By Abba Dukawa

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The letter emphasizes the importance of acknowledging Allah’s will in both success and adversity, . My concern over the ex-minister’s remarks blaming political factors for his removal and warned against public expressions of frustration or blame. I am also urged the former minister to reflect on his situation with faith and patience, avoiding actions or statements that might contradict Islamic principles. Let you remember rise and fall are part of a broader divine plan and called for introspection and reliance on Allah’s guidance.   As Muslims, we believe in Al-Qadar,…

Lakurawa, The Military, Farmers And Food Security, By Kazeem Akintunde

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A short video trended on social media last week of Nigerian Soldiers providing security for farmers as they harvested beans on their farms. Although less than 30 seconds long, the video speaks to the terrible state of insecurity in Nigeria. This is not the right time to be a farmer in Nigeria. As a farmer, you are confounded with different layers of challenges on a daily basis; from getting cheap and affordable fertilizer from those in government to being stuck in the age-long conflict between farmers and herders.   You…