Tech-driven security boosting investor confidence in Enugu – Gov Mbah

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah. Governor Peter Mbah says Enugu State’s push to grow its economy from $4.4bn to $30bn is anchored on strategic investments in security, education, healthcare, tourism, aviation and infrastructure. In this interview with Adelani Adepegba, he explains how his administration is positioning the state as a leading destination for business and […]

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Ekiti election will be transparent, credible and inclusive — State REC

Bunmi Omoseyindemi The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, says the Independent National Electoral Commission is fully prepared for the June 20 governorship election, with BVAS machines ready and personnel adequately trained. In this interview with Abiodun Nejo, he speaks on the commission’s preparations, voter apathy, the threat of fake news, election […]

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At 60, I still chase news like young reporters – NAN MD, Ali

Ali: Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, Ali M. Ali, who clocked 60 on June 7, 2026, tells Gift Habin about his life, career, and experiences spanning journalism, leadership, and public service Looking back at your formative years, what were some of the defining experiences that shaped your character and ambitions? Well, looking […]

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NASS will pass state police bill this week – Senate Leader

Senator Opeyemi Bamidele Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the National Assembly will this week pass the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, describing the reform as long overdue amid worsening security challenges. In this interview with Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis, the lawmaker representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District also explains why the Senate rejected calls […]

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How I made first class – Ologbon

Comrade Salami Akeem popularity called Ologbon is the first Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, AAUA, student union president to have ever bagged First Class. He is the institution’s 22nd Student Union President, and holds a degree in Library and Information Science. In this interview with Olamide Iwala and Precious Orunduyi, he reflects on his journey […]

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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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