At a time President Bola Tinubu has chosen to nominate some of Nigeria’s most controversial personalities as ambassadors to represent the country abroad, the emergence of his so-called Renewed Hope Ambassadors—appointed to canvass support for his second-term aspiration—has shaken the polity in a manner that many did not expect but which, perhaps, should no longer surprise anyone […]

Today, I want to take a break from Nigeria’s unending breaking news and drama to dwell on a story that I have been postponing. It’s about a YouTuber, MrMikeGlobal, who has been touching lives of ordinary Nigerians. I wrote about him and others three weeks ago   I decided to write on this particular act in a separate article. The […]

None of the three Guineas is thriving, but in Guinea-Bissau, the country that sits on Africa’s map like a tongue of fire, recent events are twisting that nation’s fate into profound misery.  Guinea Conakry is in the grip of a military dictatorship with a messianic complex, while Equatorial Guinea is led by an authoritarian civilian government […]

CURIOUS. And curiouser.  That’s how I can describe happenings on the Defence turf. Just weeks ago, immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa exited active service as a uniformed soldier. His exit, still unexplained, led to the elevation of his immediate subordinates into vacancies created by his exit. The burly Chief of […]

Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embalo on November 26, 2025 sat in his office as the President of Guinea-Bissau. As a retired General, the 53-year-old knew when he was beaten. Three days earlier, he had succumbed to unbearable pressures that he allowed general elections to be held despite his fears. His tenure had expired on February 27, 2025. […]

On this page, last Friday, I challenged those who are sure that Tinubu will win the next election and said that politics is so volatile that nobody can predict the outcome of the 2027 polls this far in advance. A wise reader called Afolabi Oni ([email protected]) had this to say: Dear Donu Kogbara, Your write up “A […]

The theory of political justice is based on two conceptions. The first is the ‘might-is-right’ school, which describes the illegitimate or amoral exercise of power over individuals or communities. The second is the contractarian perspective, based on the notion that a political community should be founded on consensus among its people, and serve their best interests. […]

Writing a good summary is harder than it looks. You need to capture the essence of something longer; this could be an article, a book chapter, a report. You then distil it into something brief and clear. This skill matters in school, at work, and whenever you need to communicate complex information quickly. A summary condenses […]

It is extremely difficult to understand why President Bola Tinubu takes delight in insulting Nigerians at every turn. Or how else can one explain most of his actions other than that of a leader who does not care a hoot about what the people think or feel? A few weeks ago, it was the issue of […]

There is no doubt that cost of connectivity and access to connectivity will remain a valid concern until there is noticeable improvement that guarantees inclusivity for remote domains and for all classes of people.  This is what the International Telecommunications Union, ITU, works for and it also remains the preoccupation of jurisdictional regulators like the Nigerian […]

The Northern Governors Forum, together with traditional rulers from the North, rose from a meeting convened in Kaduna on Monday this week with a major resolution: that a centralised police system is no longer workable for Nigeria in view of the mounting security challenges facing the country. The meeting followed a similar one held by […]

“France cannot be France without greatness”— Charles de Gaulle France is simultaneously underrated and misunderstood in today’s global power hierarchy. Overshadowed by the United States, China and Russia, playing roles largely within the structures of the European Union and NATO Alliance, and viewed in Africa (particularly West Africa) largely through the emotional lens of its colonial […]

JAMB I have had cause to observe through my experience as Pro Chancellor of the University of Lagos that some unscrupulous parents colluded with JAMB officials to inflate score for their children. This makes things difficult for otherwise brilliant students whose scores may not be as high but are genuine. Such brilliant students also become disadvantaged. […]

With the death of Dr. Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo (14 April 1935 – 6 April 2025) and that of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona (10 May 1934 – 13 July 2025), Ogbagba Agbotewole II, the final chapter of emergency rule in Western Nigeria of 1962 has been closed. Historians will have to draw […]

Once again, a familiar demand dominates Nigeria’s public conversation: “We need more boots on the ground.” For communities living under the shadow of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism, the promise of more uniforms in the field can feel like an answer in itself. In that spirit, the President has declared a state of emergency on insecurity and […]