Nigeria since 1999: When will the years begin to count? By Dakuku Peterside
Think of a Nigerian born in 1999, the year civilian rule came back. That person is twenty-seven now. They have never lived under a military government. But they may have finished school and not found a job. They have probably learned to plan trips around insecurity, and they almost certainly run a generator at home. […]
The Illusion of a single party, by Eric Teniola
A persistent fear in Nigerian politics is the emergence of a single-party system or a sole presidential candidate. Despite recurring anxieties, this outcome has never materialized. While recent party defections might suggest an invincible ruling party, Nigeria’s political history is defined by unexpected twists. Shattered dreams and surprise elements are inherent to our national life. The surprise […]
Igbos: What do they want from Nigeria, what conversations should we be having among ourselves?
By JIDEOFOR ADIBE I was initially asked to speak on the topic of ‘what the Igbos want from Nigeria’. The topic was later modified to ‘Igbo Charter of Demands from Nigeria’, which I believe, was meant to be a set of demands to be tabled as bargaining chips with Presidential candidates in the 2027 election. I have […]
From Caracas to Abuja: The Politics of Oil and Force, by Dakuku Peterside
In one stroke, Venezuela has been turned into both a courtroom drama and a geopolitical doctrine. When U.S. forces seized Nicolás Maduro in Caracas on 3 January 2026, Washington did more than remove a leader it calls a narco-criminal; it tested—publicly, unapologetically—the tensile strength of the post-1945 diplomatic order built around sovereignty, non-use of force, and multilateral […]
Nigeria drowning in unpayable debt
By Dele Sobowale Words of wisdom ring true for ages. The United States of America is neck-deep in debt; and most of its economic leaders-of-thought are convinced that it is only a matter of time before the bubble bursts and a full-blown recession will follow. Nigerian governments, since 2004, after we secured debt relief, have returned […]
Mr. Justice Steppin’ Razor by Chidi Odinkalu
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu If you wanna live – treat me good If you wanna live, live – I beg you treat me good I’m like a walking razor Don’t you watch my size I’m dangerous, said I’m dangerous I’m like a walking razor Don’t you watch my size I’m dangerous, dangerous. Peter Tosh, Steppin’ […]
