The House of Representatives on Wednesday deleted four primary clauses in the South West Development Commission Establishment Act. The report on the Senate bill which was gazetted for the third reading during Wednesday’s plenary which was subsequently passed. The bill seeks to ‘Establish the South West Development Commission charged with the responsibility, among other things, to receive and manage funds …

Imagine two brothers born into the same household but raised with entirely different mindsets. One is trained in structured wealth creation—indoctrinated in the principles of education, global exposure, strategic networking, and calculated risk-taking. The other is left to rely on instinct, hustle, and informal business tactics, believing that sheer resilience alone will bring prosperity. Fast forward 30 years. One brother …

When Muslims are in power, we are out of power. And when we are out of power, we are completely out of power — Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, Tuesday, 11 February, 2025 When one had thought that Saturday Tribune editor, Lasisi Olagunju’s “Are Yoruba Muslims Truly Marginalised”? had adequately answered all questions and doused the fire of the clamour for Northern Nigeria-fashion …

My people have a saying, “what is rumbling in the bush is coming to the main road. So, wait for it there! And not just wait for it, prepare a net to catch it! Otherwise, if you allow it to come upon you unprepared, you will be done for”! Last week, we highlighted on this page three inter-related criminal activities …

What is left when honour is lost? – Publilius Syrus When negative things continue to happen one after the other, be careful! The signs are ominous! A Yoruba first-class Oba was caught on camera, in broad daylight, stooping or cringing before the Emir of Ilorin of all persons! Recall the history of how the Fulani usurped Ilorin from the Yoruba …

Reports of the influx of bandits fleeing from the Northwest into the Southwest region of the country could have instinctively kept the concerned governors on the edge. This is not unexpected because, as chief executives, governors have the mandate to ensure the security and welfare of citizens within their domains. Call them de facto Chief Security Officers by of their …

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has clarified that Sharia arbitration panels operating in the six South West states are purely advisory and lack the authority to impose penalties or enforce their rulings. This clarification was made by MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, during an interview with journalists on Wednesday. Akintola explained that the panels exist solely to mediate civil …

A few days ago I read former President Olusegun Obasanjo saying that the insecurity situation of the country is more perilous – and worrisome – now than it was during his tenure as president. I think Obasanjo is guilty of over-generalisation. In some parts of the country, the Southwest especially, it would seem to me that the security situation today …

FORUM of Nigeria Professionals in Politics, FNPP, has commended Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma for using his position as the All Progressives Congress, APC, coordinator in the Southeast to promote and strengthen understanding and cooperation between the zone and the Southwest regions of the country. National Coordinator of the Forum, Chief Okey Ezenwa in a statement in Abuja, applauded Governor …