Countdown to 2027: Edo North is for Oshiomhole
By Allison Abanum Adams Oshiomhole’s first term has been defined by a deliberate strategy of translating legislative power into tangible federal presence for Edo North. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, he has leveraged his position to facilitate federal employment for constituents and ensure fair representation in federal institutions. His legislative record includes […]
2027: Beyond the intrigues and horse-trading in Nigeria’s party politics
By AMINU JAHUN Political feelers indicate that the next presidential election could be one of the most crucial in the Fourth Republic, with the prospects to either deepen democracy, or ominously to throw it overboard. The unusual bid by the ruling party to cling to power beyond 2027, and if possible to political eternity, and the […]
Anambra: The Crossroads Before the APC and a Test of Strategy and Vision
By Nnenna Agbai As the political drums beat louder ahead of this year’s Anambra State governorship election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) finds itself at a critical juncture. The party, which has steadily grown into a formidable opposition force in the state, now stands on the precipice of a defining moment. The choices it makes […]
Generational difference: Shifting experiences and the seeds of conflict
By HALIMA ABDULAZEEZ The recent violent confrontation between a young Nigerian female student Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious and her lecturer Dr Chukwudi Okoye should give us pause. The phrase “No gree for anyone,” popularised in 2024, seems to have taken deep root in the hearts of Gen Zs, manifesting in alarming ways. The incident happened at […]
Rebranding Armed Forces Remembrance Day as Armistice Day
By ADAMU RABIU The Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day, an annual event observed every January 15 to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the Nigerian Armed Forces who lost their lives and limbs in active service to the nation, is a day to honour Nigeria’s fallen heroes, veterans, and their families. The day has come and gone, […]
Lack of Productivity existential challenge for the Nigerian economy
By Mr Ufuoma Ubiebor Optimism, pessimism, which is right to choose in the present Nigeria economy? If we must choose optimism with the current state of our economy, meaning we must recalibrate all sectors of our economy to be more productive so as to enable us shoot our balloon astronomically and position properly in the […]
