Editorial

2027: Nigeria must not go the 1966–69 route again

There is a proverb that says those who stumble twice on the same stone deserve to break their necks. Nigeria fought a bitter 30-month civil war that claimed millions of lives and left the country torn apart and gasping for breath till today. One of the remote causes of that war—electoral fraud-related violence—is rearing its […]
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What govt should aspire to achieve in 2026

Nigerians have endured a nation where little works-a grinding reality far beyond mere frustration. As 2025 fades, our collective demand should ring clear: transformation must begin from today. First, the barbaric slaughter by terrorists must end. Over 5,000 Nigerians fell to Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other insurgents in 2024 alone, with more than 20,000 killed […]

Cost of political defections on Nigeria’s democracy

As Nigerian politicians get set to take part in off-season elections next year and the general election in 2027, defections from one political party to another are sending shockwaves through the country’s political landscape. The gale of defections by Nigerian politicians has raised concerns about their motives and the implications for the country’s democracy. In […]

Lesson from Sunday Jackson’s release

The release of Nigerian farmer, Sunday Jackson, from death row after over a decade in prison, secured through persistent advocacy by US Congressman Riley Moore, underscores a vital truth. This case exemplifies how nations upholding the rule of law must vigilantly protect individuals ensnared in systems where justice is arbitrary or absent. Such interventions not only rescue […]

Halt enforcement of tinted glass policy now

The revelation recently by the Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, that motorists would be required from January 2, 2026, to obtain official permits before using tinted window glass has once again ignited public controversy. The announcement followed the police’s earlier suspension of the policy in October.  According to Hundeyin, the decision […]

Joy to a troubled nation

As another Christmas season unfolds, the focus of the average Nigerian adult appears increasingly material rather than spiritual. The persistent rise in the cost of basic consumer goods traditionally associated with the yuletide understandably generates anxiety among heads of households and organisations who are expected to provide for their dependants. Despite a notable reduction in […]

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