From last week continues the narrative on the post-election formation of a coalition government of NPC/NCNC as  not one single party had won enough seats to form the government alone; this also entailed the appointment of ministers based on regional representation of the parties concerned Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, deputy leader of the Action Group, was […]

When I arrived in Yenagoa at the invitation of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board as a guest author and lead facilitator for its quarterly leadership dialogue, I expected a routine engagement: a book conversation, a leadership session, and the usual exchange of ideas that often follows such gatherings. What I did not expect was […]

By Dele Sobowale Cardoso lacks Soludo’s charisma and intimidating stage presence. Criticism of CBN’s is not dismissed with scorn without a thought regarding their validity. He was either blessed with the humility to learn even from those who disagree; or he has acquired the attribute. Either way, the tendency has served him well. Skeptical critics, like me, […]

By Abdulsalam Abdullahi Opeyemi In Nigeria today, the hum of generators is as familiar as traffic noise. From small roadside shops to large corporate offices, petrol and diesel generators have become an unofficial backbone of daily life. Yet beneath this noisy reality, a quieter transition is emerging, one increasingly shaped by sunlight. Nigeria may still […]

There is an on-going debate in the country about the achievements of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu government. Opinions are, as expected, divided. But I notice a streak on the government side which borders on insults, base propaganda and threats. Government must never be tired of explaining its activities and actions which is why it has a full […]

The first few years after independence in Nigeria showed clearly that the nation’s political class had very little interest in democracy.

There are these times when uttering words feel too overwhelming, because words sometimes weigh like stones. Such moments are like now, when we must make offerings to the memory of a man like Biodun Jeyifo – BJ for short. At his death, I was too tongue-tied to make appropriate tribute. In these times, when vulgar […]

We are told in 2 Corinthians 6:2 that “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold now is the day of salvation”. The verse emphasizes that the present moment is the critical, urgent time for salvation and receiving God’s favor. In a layman’s understanding, it simply means, strike the iron when it is still hot, because […]

“Those who deal in ideas, if they are wise, will welcome attack. Only a peaceful passage should dismay them; for it proves that the ideas don’t affect anyone very much.” Professor John Galbraith, 1908-2006, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS,  p 97. Bad news. Irrespective of who wins the 2027 elections, one thing is guaranteed to follow. Nigeria’s […]

The controversy over Eagle Square goes beyond venue politics, it raises a deeper question about belonging, public trust, and democracy

As MTN reportedly recovers nearly N2 trillion in airtime debt, Nigeria reveals how inflation and informality are reshaping even the most basic act of communication.

Modern relationships are forcing an uncomfortable question: does having a title still mean having a place?

Earlier this week, I read what many consider as about the most saddening story in the Bible. It is a story so dark that it forces a painful reflection on the depths to which human society can descend when authority collapses and morality is abandoned. It is the account of the Levite and his concubine in Judges […]

The current Iran/ US war has upended many things around the world. Oil – refined and crude – is the fuel that powers the world. The Middle-East, the epicenter of this war, is also the seat of major oil producing countries. It is not surprising therefore, that the sudden disruption in the smooth flow of oil has […]

The ADC has started well. It defied INEC and held its national convention. But it needs more guts. It is fighting a carnivorous ruling party that has turned public institutions into servile instruments of power. The opposition must therefore be ready to dare the courts, which now appear betrothed to the whims of a capricious presidency. If […]