American midterm lesson for Nigeria: When the people are angry, governments fall, by Ejiro Ofoye
The outcome of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections in the United States has once again demonstrated an important truth about democracy: no political party, no president and no government is bigger than the people. The American electorate has delivered a significant political message, one that should attract serious attention from political leaders, particularly those […]
Dele Farotimi: Is Afe Babalola after the truth or a pound of flesh? By Olu Fasan
Most of those who have commented or are commenting on the Dele Farotimi-Afe Babalola saga have not read the book at the heart of the story: Farotimi’s Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System. I have. I bought a digital copy from Amazon last week, and spent four hours slowly reading – more appropriately, perusing – the […]
Space and Man (5), by Afe Babalola
Where Does The Human Soul Go After Death? – Exploring Customs, Religious Beliefs and Practices Introduction Last week I discussed different religions and beliefs on the life after death. I narrated the beliefs and practices among Christians, Muslims, Buddhist and Hindus. The Hindus believe that the soul is tied in an endless loop of rebirths into […]
Afe Babalola, Farotimi and a dangerous culture of wokeism (2), by Rotimi Fasan
A lot has been said about the manner Dele Farotimi was arrested and how he has allegedly been unfairly treated. What are the details of this? CCTV footage exist of armed security operatives entering his office and they would appear to have seized the phones of his staff. We cannot quite tell from the footage what […]
The North and the burden of being, by Usman Sarki
“”There is no good reason why we should fear the future, but there is every reason why we should face it seriously, neither hiding from ourselves the gravity of the problems before us nor fearing to approach these problems with the unbending, unflinching purpose to solve them aright”“- President Theodore Roosevelt The Picture of Dorian […]
Still on State Police, by Dakuku Peterside
EFFECTIVE policies require thoughtful design and an understanding of public response to their benefits and challenges. Nigeria’s current federal policing system is inadequate in addressing the nation’s diverse security threats, such as terrorism, banditry, cybercrime, and kidnapping. The call for state police has gained significant traction across regional and political divides, reflecting its necessity for improving […]
