Writing about the fresh aspirations of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on the Digital Switch-Over (DSO) and FreeTV being prepped for launch on June 17, 2026, we declared our support for the regulator in choosing the satellite option but warned that the process needs to be more transparent and inclusive. Before the afternoon of the very […]

The 2027 general elections will not be just another democratic ritual. It will be a defining test of whether Nigerians still believe the ballot can change power, renew leadership and hold government accountable. For the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the election will be more than an administrative assignment; it will be a historic burden. […]

From last week continues the narrative about creation of new states in Nigeria. While serving in Ikeja Garrison, his second in Command was Lt-Colonel Shehu Musa Yar’adua (5 March 1943 – 8 December 1997) who later became number 2 man in the country after General Murtala’s assassination in February 1976. Brigadier Ally’s ADC was Colonel […]

Nigeria’s democratic journey has entered a dangerous phase ahead of the 2027 general elections. Across the political landscape, especially within opposition parties, troubling signs are emerging that suggest that ideology, competence, integrity and political conviction are gradually being replaced by the influence of money and elite manipulation. What ought to be institutions built on ideas […]

By Dele Sobowale The great Indian leader and liberator made that remark before he was assassinated in 1948 at a time when his country, now divided into at least three nations, suffered from food scarcity worse than Nigeria is experiencing now. Certainly, it can also be said that there are millions of people in Nigeria today, so […]

Right of reply By Suleiman A. Suleiman Re: Northern lessons from the fall of Nuhu Ribadu “I am still laughing,” so said former President Obasanjo. El-Rufa’i did not mastermind Ribadu’s fall from power. But it is a lesson. Captain Sadauki (rtd) 0802 858 7750 Re: Northern lessons from the fall of Nuhu Ribadu Nuhu Ribadu has not […]

There were celebration chants on May 29, 2026, as President Bola Tinubu marked his third year in office. One of the highlights was that he had stabilized the Naira. Even the opposition could not fault this incredible achievement, with our currency hovering around $1,400. I was going to send a congratulatory message when my Socratic mindset sprouted […]

‘2027: Jonathan Weighs ADC Option Amid Comeback Reports’ – News Report, October 5, 2025. “All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies” – Dr John Arbuthnot, 1667-1735. Former President Jonathan is the toughest opponent President Tinubu can face in 2027. The other leading contenders have serious problems deciding who will be presidential or […]

During the military government led by President Ibrahim Babangida, one citizen, Professor Jerry Gana stood out eloquently while canvassing the expedience of value re-orientation of every Nigerian. We all remember Gana’s sermon: If you are a cleaner, you clean well; if you are a teacher, you teach well etc urging everyone to be diligent in […]

My paternal cousin, a political scientist, Dr. Innocent Izamoje once said that if someone does or achieves what you have not done or achieved, you should congratulate such a fellow rather than envy him or her. And the Bible rightly said in Romans chapter 12 and verse 15 that we should share in the joy […]