Tinubu, Idris, and a whole new 2027 campaign, by Suleiman A. Suleiman
Nigerians paying close attention to the emerging 2027 presidential campaign would by now have the sense, as I have, that this election will be very different from previous ones. We are only a few weeks in, no doubt, but it seems clear enough that this election will be fought on policy and strategic voter engagement. […]
Toriola’s take on MTN and the telco ecosystem, by Okoh Aihe
Sometimes truth can be too acerbic to be accommodated by reality. It hits hard in the face to the point of irritation while others can simply sneer at a point of profundity which, of course, doesn’t look very popular. Listening to the MTN Nigeria boss, Karl Toriola, speak recently about his organisation and the entire telecommunications […]
The curious case of Gbaja and the Prince, by Rotimi Fasan
If presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga is to be believed, the so called director, Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, of a so called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council or PFIPC should appear in court in about three weeks from now. That is on July 27 to answer multiple charges of impersonation and forgery. The issue centres around one […]
Insecurity: The possible way out, by Eric Teniola
If we assume that kidnapping, insurgency and other security problems are politically motivated, then the solution is political, not military, and we must tackle these challenges through dialogue. As Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister, once said, “to jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war.” The phrase simply means that it is always better […]
Nigerian Army Day celebration: Reflections, achievements and the burden of national security, by Ejiro Ofoye
Every year, Nigerians join officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to commemorate the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), an annual event designed to celebrate the Nigerian Army, showcase its achievements, assess its performance and reflect on its role in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The celebration also provides an opportunity to recognise the sacrifices, […]
Economics of state police: Matters arising
By Dele Sobowale Trust Nigerian leaders and My Fellow Citizens (“I am beginning to wonder how many fools it takes to make the term ‘My fellow citizens”, Honore de Balzac, 1799-1850) to leave undone what should have been done decades ago; and then to rush out to do it without considering one of the most important […]
