DSS under Ajayi: A new era dawns, by Ken Ugbechie
Did you see the viral video of personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS) rejoicing when Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi was appointed in August this year as the Director…
Key takeaways in Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle, by Tunde Rahman
Months after the rumours of imminent cabinet reshuffle had filled the air with newshounds speculating which of the ministers would be dropped or retained, President Bola Tinubu eventually took the…
Leadership and the politics of ill-health, by Pius Mordi
When King Charles of England was diagnosed with cancer, he quickly told his people. No one was left to speculate the nature of his health challenge. The action did…
Emmanuel Uduaghan: A Pathfinder, Visioner @70, by Chike C. Ogeah
One of the eventful times in my career was when I had the privilege of serving as the Delta State Commissioner for Information when Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan was governor…
Uduaghan at 70: a visionary’s indelible footprint, by Paul Odili
Today, 22nd October 2024, His Excellency Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan clocks 70 years. Just like that. The speed of time is unbelievable. I met Governor Uduaghan in July 2003 shortly…
Who will save our public universities now? asks Monday Philips Ekpe
Within the last three years, I’ve written on Nigeria’s government-owned universities more than any other topic. The most recent one appeared only two months ago titled, “Before the Next ASUU…
Ajayi as DG DSS: Time to refresh and reform, by Francis Ebosele
On Wednesday, 28th August, 2024, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi assumed office as the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS). He took over from Alhaji Yusuf Magaji…
Ola Olukoyede: Sailing through the storm (2), by Shina Philips
Systemic corruption is the bane of many developing countries. In the words of a prominent anti-corruption crusader, corruption is a “force which drives poverty, inequality, dysfunctional democracy and global…
EFCC vs the Constitution: Waiting for Supreme Court
By Taiwo Shonibare In a matter of days, exactly on October 22, ceteris paribus, the Supreme Court will commence hearing on a case filed by 16 state governments challenging the constitutionality of…
From Marie-Antoinette to Godswill Akpabio, by Pius Mordi
“Let them eat cake” is the most famous or infamous, depending on the persuasion, quote attributed to Marie-Antoinette, the queen of France during the French Revolution. As the story goes,…