Why Nigerians in Australia don’t travel back home — Osuagwu

Osuagwu President of the American Academy of Optometry, African Chapter, Dr Uchechukwu Osuagwu, speaks with Biodun Busari on his life journey from Nigeria to Australia How would you describe your growing up? I grew up in Aba, in the South-East of Nigeria. My parents and younger siblings are still there. After completing my primary education, […]

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Current INEC cannot deliver a free and fair election in 2027 – Nebo

Vice Chancellor of the University on the Niger, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, in this interview with Lawrence Njoku, speaks on the situation of the country ahead of the 2027 general election. Nebo, who served as Minister of Power during the Goodluck Jonathan administration, says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as currently structured, cannot deliver credible […]

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It’s time to reunite Afenifere for stronger Yoruba front – Okunrounmu

Senator Femi Okunrounmu is one of the leaders of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere. In this interview with Peter Dada, the elder statesman discusses the regional association’s current situation and other national issues. In recent times, things have been falling apart in Afenifere, leading to factionalisation. How do you feel about this development? It is […]

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Use Awolowo’s philosophy to manage S’West commission – Afenifere chieftain

Chieftain of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Abagun Kole Omololu, shares his insights on various national issues, particularly those impacting the South-West region… Recently, the Senate passed the South West Development Commission Bill. How important is this to the region? The South West Development Commission, as passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, […]

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Why Tinubu should return Nigeria to federal constitutional governance – Ayo Opadokun

Former Secretary of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, Chief Ayo Opadodun, shares his thoughts with Daniel Ayantoye on the country’s federalism, and agitation for secession, among other issues You recently called on President Bola Tinubu to return Nigeria to true federalism. Do you think the president can succeed in an area that his predecessors failed […]

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‘History will remember Akeredolu for standing up against marauders’

Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju is the Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation. She speaks with Hakeem Gbadamosi, on her relationship with the late governor of the state, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu. Can you recollect the first time you met Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and your impression of him? First of all, thank you for thinking of making […]

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‘Collaboration crucial to accelerating Africa’s digital journey’

Ehimuan Dr Juliet Ehimuan is the Founder of Beyond Limits Africa and the immediate past Director, Google West Africa. With over 25 years of experience in the tech space, Ehimuan, for 12 years, served as the Country Director of Google Nigeria and later, West Africa. Beyond Limit Africa is her new vision and it recently […]

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Why Tinubu should convene another national conference’

Okorie Founding National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, spoke with Lawrence Njoku, on state of the country and the urgent task before President Bola Tinubu, to salvage Nigeria from the precipice. Is Nigeria of today the reason for the struggle for independence 63 years ago? For some of us who were […]

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Integration of AI, data analytics could reshape food industry – Enegesi

Nadayar Enegesi is an entrepreneur who is passionate about Africa’s youth prosperity and quality of life. As the founder of Homemade by Eden Life, Enegesi, who holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, is living his dreams by ensuring that Africans live better through a platform for […]

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Departed Lagos boy’s intestine not missing before transfer to LASUTH – ANPMP chair

Dr. Makinde Akinlemibola Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners, Lagos State chapter, Dr Makinde Akinlemibola, spoke with Emmanuel Ojo about the controversy surrounding the missing intestine of a boy, Adebola Akin-Bright, who died on September 19, 2023 The case of the boy who died after his small intestine reportedly went missing during […]

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