Opinion

Tinubu’s historic visit signals new path to peace in Plateau

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 hour ago

Ahead of the visit, Mr. President had deployed a high-level team to Angwan Rukuba to undertake critical groundwork on security…

The Governor Ogun needs in 2027

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 hours ago

Ogun State, South West, Nigeria, is arguably one of the most endowed among the 36 states of the country in…

Power, Pressure, and Oversight: Examining Festus Keyamo’s Approach to Institutional Authority

Kazeem Ugbodaga

21 hours ago

In Nigeria’s civil service circles, conversations about ministerial leadership styles rarely happen in the open. They travel quietly, through corridors…

Gains of IGP Disu’s Bold Tactical Team Reform

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 days ago

Over a week ago, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, issued an internal signal that was initially misinterpreted by a…

Hisbah, Alcohol, VAT: An Unpopular Opinion

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

VAT is not a prize awarded to states that host certain industries, but a national consumption tax collected by the…

A Platinum Anniversary and a bold new Course for Africa’s strongest Navy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 days ago

The new Force is a landmark, ready-to-deploy, multinational force capable of rapid, coordinated regional maritime security responses, with the objective…

Women, whistleblowing and the architecture of accountability

Isa Isawade

5 days ago

Women have built homes, nurtured communities, and strengthened nations with resilience that is rarely acknowledged. On account of this, the…

The trials of Dasuki and Malami — A Study in nemesis: What you do unto others

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 days ago

In a particularly troubling twist, Malami falsely claimed in a VOA interview that Dasuki had killed 100,000 people and justified…

No Tears for El-Rufai and Malami

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 days ago

Nasir El-Rufai and Abubakar Malami are suddenly the objects of public pity in some corners of Nigeria’s political commentariat. Yes,…

Obi’s transition from serious contender to Mascot

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 days ago

The man who became the de facto and adopted candidate of the Nigeria Labour Congress and sundry trade unions –…

When Ignorance Masquerades as Economic Critique: A Rejoinder to Suyi Ayodele

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 week ago

It is one thing to oppose policy. It is quite another to do so while demonstrating no working knowledge of…

Lisabi’s Legacy: The making of Abeokuta and the Egba People

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 week ago

As Nigeria navigates its own challenges, the story of Lisabi and the Egba people offers a powerful lesson in nation-building…

The Death of Preparation: What Omotola’s Viral Interview Reveals About Modern Journalism

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 week ago

At that point, it stopped being awkward and became something else entirely. It was clear the problem was not nerves;…

Treaties, Modernisation and Effective use of Technology for CMOs in Nigeria

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 week ago

Rather than relying on accurate tracking systems, the royalty distribution process often depends on estimations, incomplete reporting, or manual monitoring.…

Nigeria’s peace blueprint: Deradicalizing extremist ideologies

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 week ago

Education and interfaith dialogue are also essential in challenging extremist narratives and fostering greater understanding between different faiths and communities.

On Chatham House’s misreading of Tinubu’s UK State visit

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

The first problem with the Chatham House piece is its method. It presents diplomacy and domestic reform as though they…

Unity, structure and strategy: The significance of APC National Convention

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

Today, the APC remains the largest political party in Nigeria, with a presence that cuts across regions and demographics. Its…

Unregulated food environment: Nigeria is eating itself to death

Paul Dada

2 weeks ago

It is tempting to largely interpret this crisis through the language of personal responsibility. Nigerians, we are told, must simply…

Makoko and the politics of displacement in Lagos

Paul Dada

3 weeks ago

Makoko itself had become the immediate flashpoint, suffering yet another cycle of destruction

Obituary for the PDP

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 weeks ago

The arrogance that flowed from that dominance was legendary. In April 2008, the party’s then national chairman, Vincent Ogbulafor, boasted…

What empty polling units say about Nigeria’s democracy

Paul Dada

3 weeks ago

Several priorities should guide the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the coming months. First, voter education must move beyond…

Int’l Women’s Month: How food environments shape Nigerian women, girls’ lives

Paul Dada

3 weeks ago

A poor food environment is not just about a lack of food. More often, it is about limited access to…

A Paean for CP Akin Fakorede

Isa Isawade

3 weeks ago

Like the avocado tree whose fruits grow larger with age, CP Akin Fakorede’s career continues to flourish, his integrity standing…

How Middle East tensions should force a rethink of Nigeria, Africa’s oil dependency

Paul Dada

4 weeks ago

Internally, Nigeria must take a pause and reflect on its growth priorities. These emerging realities and the lessons of the…

Ajiun: The mother who carried One Nigeria to war front

Isa Isawade

4 weeks ago

Alhaja Jeminatu Ajiun was not only concerned about her son, but she extended her compassion to wounded soldiers, offering moral…

How Governance, Regulation and Treaties can drive Effective Collective Management System in Nigeria

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 weeks ago

Understanding these structures is essential not only for rightsholders and policymakers, but also for the wider public. A well-functioning collective…

Daniel Bwala’s Al Jazeera Humiliation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 weeks ago

What viewers saw on Mehdi Hasan’s Head to Head was the spectacle of a presidential spokesman arriving unarmed to a…

State police will not solve Nigeria’s insecurity problem

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 weeks ago

In a country where many politicians are more interested in politics than governance, state police could easily become an instrument…

BJ, a personal tribute

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

As a scholar, BJ bestrode the seamless field of knowledge as if it was a playground littered with hidden gems;…

The Generation that Ate the Future

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 month ago

Ambition was rewarded, while merit mattered. Little wonder the son of a roadside trader could become an executive, and the…

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