There is a Nigerian we all know. In fact, if we are honest, we may occasionally recognize him in ourselves. He is passionate, expressive, and always ready with a diagnosis of everything wrong with the nation. His voice is loud, his grievances many, and his patriotism—well—often loudly declared but...
Leadership
The unfolding contest within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State between the camps of Hyacinth Alia and George Akume is being framed as a dispute over ward, local government, and state party congresses. But that description understates the gravity of what is happening. This is not merely...
By DANIEL KANU – “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”— Barack Obama Few statements capture Nigeria’s dilemma today as clearly as these words.For decades, we...
By RAY UMUKORO – Nigeria’s maverick entrepreneur and Group Chief Executive Officer of Konga, Africa’s fastest growing e-commerce powerhouse, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, last weekend made history for himself and the nation as he was honoured with two global awards of distinction by Forbes and Euro Knowledge. The Oxford-trained Prince...
Foremost real estate investor in Port Harcourt and South-South, My-ACE China, popularly known as the Mayor of Housing, has bagged the Mandela Africa Leadership Award. The real estate success strategist, who is behind a new mini-city known as the Alesa Highland Smart City near Onne Port, said after the...
Every year, the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the US chooses the most promising future basketball talents for the upcoming season. The key event, known as the draft, signifies the introduction of future top athletes. They join teams, aiming to win games, with both teams and the rookies making a...
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo), has hosted young professionals from Nigeria and other African countries at its offices in Lagos, as it continues to support the growth of future leaders in the energy industry on the continent. The 25 engineers and geologists from Nigeria, Cameroun, Chad,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has once again emphasized that leadership failure is at the heart of Nigeria’s problems, hindering the country’s progress and development. In a recent statement, Obi called for urgent disruption of the current system and the enthronement of leaders with competence,...
As Yobe State continues its journey of recovery, reconstruction, and development, the question of leadership becomes paramount, especially looking towards the 2027 electoral cycle. While political participation is the bedrock of democracy, the complexities facing the state demand more than just political maneuvering. They require deep technical competence, strategic...