By Ebaidebheki Omiunu As governments prepare to convene for the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2026) in New York next month , concerns are mounting over the pace of progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The forum, themed “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 […]

By Olusesan Alabi On Tuesday, 9 June 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in Ekiti to commission the Ado-Ekiti Flyover Bridge named after him. He was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. This 1.2-kilometre road is the latest in the series of projects classified by Governor Biodun Oyebanji as his legacy projects. In Nigerian governance, a legacy […]

For millions of Nigerians already participating in the digital economy, it provides a greater clarity, stronger confidence, and a clearer path toward responsible growth

By EYIMOFE ATAKE  The administration of justice in any constitutional democracy rests upon a foundation of hierarchy, discipline, and the unqualified obligation of every court to obey the orders of the court above it. When a judge deliberately flouts that obligation, he does not merely commit a legal error. He strikes at the very architecture of […]

.South Africa’s late equalizer against Czechia, a historic officiating crew light up Atlanta From a Hospitality Suite to a Historic World Cup Moment: Four Decades After My International Career Began, Football Opened Another Door and I Found Myself Honored as a FIFA Legend By Paul Lucky Okoku When a community chooses to honor its sporting […]

By Ifeanyi Ochonogor Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges have driven millions of households, businesses, schools, and institutions to embrace solar energy as a reliable alternative to an overstretched national grid. Across the country, solar panels, batteries, and inverters are rapidly becoming fixtures of everyday life, offering cleaner energy, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and powering economic […]

By John Mayaki For once, the argument was not about politics. Not about party colours. Not about who won the last election. Not about who controls what structure. It was about a menace that had become a common enemy of all decent people: kidnapping and cult-related violence. When Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo declared […]

Head Federal and National Assembly Affairs, Hajiya Fatima Y. Usman-Katsina has called on federal and state governments to adopt Policy and Legislative Resilience (PLR) as a practical framework to strengthen institutions, improve fiscal discipline, deepen citizen participation, and ensure that Nigeria’s ongoing reforms deliver measurable results. Usman-Katsina said Nigeria is at a critical governance moment, […]

By Kingsley Chukwuka Public discussions and concerns are mounting over the stability of mining policies and sustainable development in Taraba State following a recent suspension announcement circulating within the industry. ​The full text of the report and perspective from industry stakeholders details the situation below: “​We have followed with concern the recent reports and public […]

It is worrisome how some northerners are painting an anti-north image of President Bola Tinubu. I wonder if there are things I know that these critics don’t

By GEORGE KIMMITT On June 18, 2026, the airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger, once again became the target of a terrorist attack. Gunfire began around 6 a.m. and lasted for several hours. Considering that this is the second attack on the capital’s airport this year, which, fortunately, was successfully repelled by the Nigerien armed forces, […]

By CHUKA NNABUIFE  The Igbo people are among Nigeria’s greatest wealth creators. They account for a remarkable number of the country’s entrepreneurs, industrialists and billionaires. Yet, paradoxically, the South-East — the homeland of the Igbo nation — remains one of the least endowed regions in terms of infrastructure, federal institutions and public investment. From roads and healthcare […]

By Remi Ladigbolu More than three months after promising Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” President Donald Trump has instead settled for a fragile ceasefire that underscores a difficult reality: the Islamic Republic survived a sustained US and Israeli military campaign and retained enough leverage to force negotiations on terms Washington once appeared unwilling to consider. The agreement, […]

By Chris Amadi If history is anything to reflect on, we can all agree that some leaders inherit power, while others inherit problems, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi inherited problems and chose to confront them. His public service journey spans more than three decades ofleadership, reform, institution-building, security management, infrastructuredelivery, and strategic governance. In retrospect, few Nigerians […]

In the long journey of a nation’s development, there are moments when a long awaited policy finally catches up with potential.