Kingsley Chinda: The man with the requisite experience
By Glory Wobo When a tough task is to be undertaken, a person with the required experience is normally chosen to lead the group that will undertake that task. Primodial sentiments are kept aside, while choosing the leader, if the task at hand is to be done speedily and efficiently. Therefore, the choice of Kingsley Ogundu […]
Nigeria’s war against drug abuse must focus on schools
The growing menace of drug abuse among young Nigerians has become one of the most disturbing social challenges confronting our nation.
What the North must learn from the South
By Suleiman A. Suleiman Let’s begin with an anecdotal story, or rather, two stories. In November 2024, Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff, then a 19-year-old lady from Sokoto State, decried the state government’s handling of banditry. But despite her life-threatening travails at the hands of the Sokoto state government over many months, Hamdiyya received little support from the northern […]
Glamour, Honour, at the 7th Africa Illustrious Award
By Ebuka Onyekwelu, Ph.D It was a moment of honour as awardees at the 2026 Africa Illustrious Award held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday were recognized and conferred with their various award categories. The 7th edition of the prestigious Africa Illustrious Award, like the previous versions, paraded some of the […]
The Adelabu Rescue: How IGP Disu’s tactical command dislodged sophisticated kidnapping syndicate
By Idris Mohammed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of IGP Olatunji Rilwanu Disu in February 2026 was widely praised across Nigeria as a masterful example of placing a “square peg in a square hole.” Security experts, civil society groups, and the general public collectively welcomed the decision, viewing it as a deliberate shift away from purely […]
Sanusi’s disingenuous drivel
Democracy flourishes when public officials and governments at all levels are subjected to scrutiny. Criticism is healthy. Dissent is necessary. Yet, criticism acquires value only when it is rooted in facts, consistency and intellectual honesty.
In the multitude of PhDs in Nigeria, searching for the missing philosophy
Holder of a PhD was expected to question assumptions, challenge established ideas where necessary, and contribute meaningfully to human understanding
Jubril Adewale Tinubu and Oando’s strategic push into Nigeria’s energy future
By Adebayo Adeoye Known for his sharp commercial instincts and ability to execute high-profile transactions, Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, Jubril Adewale Tinubu, CON, has increasingly drawn attention within international business circles. His growing portfolio of investments, extending beyond Africa, reflects an ambition shaped not only by scale but by strategic reach. As global markets […]
When consumer protection takes centre stage in aviation
By Agbo Erasmus The expansive glitzy hall of the Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Expo Centre at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammad Airport in Lagos was extraordinarily effervescent on April 17th for the 2026 Awards and Ministerial Dinner otherwise tagged NIGAV Award. A significant pointer being the 15th edition of the prestigious industry awards and […]
Chibok, Dapchi, now Oriire: Is this season 3 of pre‑election abductions
By Yushau A. Shuaib On Friday, 15 May 2026, Nigeria witnessed something unprecedented: coordinated school abductions carried out simultaneously in the Southwest and the Northeast. It was a dark day that reopened old wounds and stirred new fears, as non‑state actors executed highly organised operations with alarming precision. In Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo […]
The evolution, geopolitics of global terrorism and path to prosperity governance
By VICTOR-BANDELE DADA The phenomenon of terrorism, the calculated use of violence intended to create fear and achieve political objectives, has persisted throughout human history as a recurring expression of conflict and instability. Although terrorism is commonly associated with the post September 11 era, its origins extend far beyond contemporary geopolitical realities. Understanding terrorism in […]
