Aliko Dangote, Nigeria’s truest capitalist? By Suleiman A. Suleiman
(suleimansuleiman@dailytrust.com; 07066451983 SMS) Nigeria has a complicated relationship with capitalism. For the most part, it is barely understood. In Nigeria, capitalism is often presented as something inherently bad. This draws from the residual legacy of Nigerian Marxism, and a religious ethos that sometimes viewspoverty as a moral trophy. The idea that “money is the root of all evil” remains one of the most popular sayings in our public culture, even […]
When are you going to get a proper job? By Azu Ishiekwene
He didn’t say when his father asked him, but I wonder what the old man must think in his grave. Jonathan Power is now 83 and arguably one of Europe’s most widely published columnists. He was a young freelance journalist when his father asked him the question. Still, even if he had lived to see his […]
Militocracy: The return of Sole Administrators in Nigeria, by Olu Fasan
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, is a civilian. The “governor” of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ibas, is a military officer who rules the state as its Sole Administrator. Last week, the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, said that Tinubu would “not hesitate” to declare a state of emergency in more states, remove […]
Akpabio and the allegory of tortoise, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
My March 13, 2025 column titled, “Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension: The joke is on Akpabio, Senate,” elicited diverse comments. I would have been surprised if it didn’t. The roforofo between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is no longer just a case of “two fighting” but a national debacle that has exposed Nigeria to international […]
Ethical considerations in academic communication: Plagiarism, citation and beyond, by Ruth Oji
In academia, ethical communication forms the bedrock of scholarly integrity. As researchers and writers, we are not merely conveying information; we are participating in a global dialogue built on trust, honesty, and rigorous standards. This article explores the critical ethical considerations in academic communication, focusing on plagiarism, proper citation practices, and other key ethical issues that […]
Time to call DSTV’s bluff, by Ochereome Nnanna
Why always Multichoice and DSTV? This is the question on the lips of Nigerians who find it difficult to stomach the digital television provider’s penchant for tariff increases. No other service provider has been dragged around in the chambers of the National Assembly, the law courts, media, civil society circles and the open public as Multichoice […]
