Opinion & Interviews

With respect to the July 2026 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, I would expect the CBN Monetary Policy Committee to maintain a cautious stance rather than effect any policy adjustment. The Committee's communication after the May…

On a special event like this, it is only appropriate that we begin on a note of profound gratitude, first to the Management team of the University of Northampton led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anne-Marie Kilday, for opening its…

He was the man who granted newspaper interviews in nothing more than his underpants. The man who married his twenty-seven “queens” in a single ceremony. He clearly believed that neither convention nor public opinion had any authority over…

In politics, the most powerful decisions are sometimes the ones that end speculation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election is one of such…

…Seeks Tougher Penalties for Vandals, Improved Welfare for PersonnelFor three months, officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), FCT Command, tracked a syndicate specialised in excavating and selling stolen…

Moscow’s triumphant rhetoric about victory in Ukraine increasingly clashes with the grim reality on the battlefield. Behind the speeches lies a Russian army plagued by internal collapse, brutal punishments, and dwindling morale.As…

…As US Consulate, FBI Applaud Chairman’s Strategic LeadershipSince his appointment as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede has shifted the EFCC from a reactive enforcement body to a proactive…

In this interview with THE WHISTLER, the Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security, Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd.), explains why the Sokoto State Government will not allow bandits to establish parallel authority through the…

Abia State has witnessed significant political and infrastructural transformation under Governor Alex Otti, with the administration consistently projecting a narrative of renewal, restored trust, and improved service delivery. From road…

One of the greatest challenges of public policy in developing countries is not necessarily the shortage of resources but the disconnect between government decisions and the actual needs of the people.For many years, development…