My ex turned my life into a non-stop deliverance service
By Peju Akande The air inside the house always smelled of burnt onions and bleach, a sterile, sharp mixture he used to clean the floors every Saturday morning until the terrazzo gleamed like the surface of a fresh grave. We live in a culture that treats endurance as a spiritual currency, especially for women, telling […]
Pele versus Messi, by Patrick Omorodion
The debate on who is football’s greatest player ever resurfaced again at the ongoing 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States after Lionel Messi struck a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 defeat of Algeria in their opening match. His brace in the 2-0 defeat of Austria reinforced the belief by his fans that […]
BUILDING A NATION OF OWNERS: Democratizing wealth creation for shared prosperity in Nigeria
By Suleyman Ndanusa Nigeria’s development discourse has traditionally been framed around familiar objectives of economic growth, poverty reduction, employment generation, industrialization, infrastructure development, and, more recently, financial inclusion. These are important aspirations. Yet beneath them lies a more fundamental question that is seldom asked but may ultimately determine the success or failure of all the […]
A tribute to Gbenga Joel Hashim at 57
A Patriot, Democrat and Bridge Builder By Hassan Mahmood IbrahimToday, we celebrate the 57th birthday of His Excellency, Dr. Gbenga Joel Hashim, an exceptional Nigerian whose life has been defined by courage, enterprise, patriotism and an unwavering commitment to national unity. Born into a humble royal family, Dr. Hashim’s remarkable journey is a testament to […]
Transit Gas donates six-classroom block to Ilado community in Ogun State
By Sebastine Obasi Transit Gas Nigeria Limited (Transit Gas), one of the subsidiary companies of Axxela, has donated a block of six fully furnished classrooms to St John’s Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Ilado, Ogun State. The donation, which includes six well-equipped classrooms, a head teacher’s office, and a collection of more than one hundred […]
In the House of Order: Why SDP’s calm may be Nigeria’s loudest political statement
There is an old Nigerian proverb that says the loudest voice in a crowded market is not always the wisest. As the 2027 general election draws steadily closer and Nigeria’s political marketplace grows noisier by the day—filled with the sounds of party implosions, courtroom dramas, factional warfare, and endless accusations—one party has chosen, rather conspicuously, […]
