The latest attack in Jos on Sunday, March 29, 2026, once again exposed the fragile security architecture in Plateau State. Suspected Islamist terrorists launched coordinated assaults on an unsuspecting crowd of young people in Angwan Rukuba, Jos. About 30 deaths were recorded, with many more injured. The scale and brazenness of the attack underlined persistent […]

The stripping of Senegal of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title and awarding it to the runners-up and hosts, Morocco, by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, has ignited one of the fiercest controversies in football history. The emotionally-charged 2025 AFCON final on January 18, 2026 in Rabat was held up for about […]

The recent recapitalisation exercise led by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, which saw 33 deposit money banks raise an impressive N44.65 trillion, is not a mere regulatory milestone. It is a reaffirmation of the fundamental truth that strong banks are the backbone of a strong economy. As Nigeria navigates an increasingly complex global financial […]

Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, remains the cornerstone of the Christian faith and a profound moral compass for society. Beyond its religious observance, it proclaims a timeless message: life conquers death, hope overcomes despair, and love triumphs over hatred. At its heart, Easter speaks of sacrificial love, forgiveness and renewal. These […]

Democracy, in its purest conception, rests on the principles of equality, merit and the collective will of the people. Yet, in many plural societies such as Nigeria, these ideals are increasingly suffocated by the influence of religion and ethnicity—two forces that, while culturally significant, have become pernicious tools in the political arena. Rather than serving […]

The recent submission of a 75-page framework for state policing by the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to the Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau, marks a watershed moment in Nigeria’s constitutional and security evolution. It demonstrates President Bola Tinubu’s determination to take state police beyond mere rhetoric. For decades, the debate over Nigeria’s […]

Come November 9 to 20, 2026, the world will converge in the historic Turkish city of Antalya for the 31st edition of Committee of Parties, COP-31, conference on climate change convened by the United Nations. Climate change conferences pull intimidating numbers of delegates from member-nations of the UN annually. For the COP-30 which took place […]

For decades, Nigeria’s power sector has remained the ultimate paradox: a nation sitting on some of the world’s largest gas reserves and bathed in perennial sunlight, yet perpetually cloaked in darkness. Despite billions of dollars in investment and a landmark privatisation exercise in 2013, the insoluble nature of the power crisis persists, stifling industrialisation and […]

The recent decision by the Federal Government to share the cost of paying electricity subsidies with the States and Local Government Areas, LGAs, is a consequential adjustment to the current realities in our power sector environment. It is another determined effort to reduce the parasitic dependence of sub-national governments on the centre. At a recent […]

The debate over local government autonomy in Nigeria continues to rage, raising an important question: will financial independence for local governments truly translate into development at the grass-roots? For decades, advocates have argued that granting local governments direct control over their funds will accelerate grass-roots development. Yet, while financial autonomy is an important step, it […]

Few reforms promise to restore public confidence in Nigeria’s elections like electronic transmission of results. In a country where ballot snatching, result manipulation, electoral violence and manual collation have too often cast shadows over the people’s will, e-transmission offers speed, transparency and traceability. Yet technology alone cannot guarantee credibility. To make e-transmission truly work, Nigeria […]

The controversy over the statement attributed to Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Olufemi Oluyede, that many indigenes of communities under the siege of insecurity collude with terrorists and bandits, is unnecessary. It is not only a statement of fact, it is one of the reasons that terrorism and insurgency have remained intractable after 17 years […]

In a move that underscores both promise and paradox, the State House at the presidential complex in Abuja has announced plans to disconnect from Nigeria’s notoriously unreliable national grid this March, fully embracing solar power. State House Permanent Secretary. Temitope Fashedemi, revealed during the Senate’s 2026 budget defence on February 11, 2026, that the project, […]

Monday, March 16, 2026 marked the grisly return of suicide bombing terrorism to its birthplace in Nigeria, Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Though no group had, as at press time, claimed responsibility for the dastardly act, it is widely believed to be the handiwork of Islamic terrorist groups, Boko Haram and their Islamic State in […]

Recently, the Federal Government took a bold step towards resuscitating Nigeria’s moribund textile industry with the inauguration of the Cotton, Textile and Garment, CTG, Development Board. The aim is to stimulate industry growth, diversify the economy and create job opportunities across the country. Government’s decision to revive this once glorious industry is a welcome development […]