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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Nigerian tax system has undergone significant transformation in recent years, driven by the need to modernise tax administration, eliminate obsolete provisions, and enhance revenue generation for sustainable economic development. Not surprising, a number of comprehensive tax legislations, the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act 2025, and […]

The recent failed coup attempt in Republic of Benin, allegedly led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri, has once again drawn attention to a disturbing trend in West Africa: the resurgence of military interventions in governance.   Coming just days after soldiers reportedly seized power in Guinea-Bissau while a presidential election was underway, the incident underscores the fragility of […]

Detty December refers to the high-energy festive season in Nigeria, especially Lagos, from mid-December through early January, marked by non-stop parties, concerts, and social events. The term “Detty,” derived from Nigerian Pidgin for “dirty,” captures the wild, unrestrained celebrations as diaspora Nigerians return home, boosting the city’s vibe.  The phrase gained traction around 2016 when […]

The vexed issue of evolving a professionally designed and operated National Social Register, NSR, to help the most vulnerable elements of our society came up at a stakeholder forum in Lagos last September under the theme: “Advancing Social Protection Through the National Social Register, NSR”. At the event, the National Coordinator of the National Social Investment […]

The seizure of a Nigerian-owned super tanker by US Naval authorities on allegations of crude oil theft lays bare a festering wound in Nigeria’s economy. This isn’t a one-off embarrassment; it’s the latest symptom of a criminal enterprise that has siphoned billions from our national coffers for decades. Ordinary Nigerians don’t command super tankers or […]