By Alex Olutunbosun  There is a difference between political strategy and the erosion of principle. When that line is blurred, what emerges is not strength, but a dangerous precedence, one that can outlive its architect and ultimately weaken the very structure it was meant to protect. What now appear as a quiet but consequential recognition […]

By Festus Okonkwo  In July 1947, Kenneth Mellanby arrived in Ibadan to establish what would become Nigeria’s first university. He found, as he later recorded, “no college, no building, no student body, no staff, no governing body.” Six months later, 104 students walked onto a temporary site at Eleyele and began their studies at the University […]

By Ganiu Bamgbose Nigeria is perhaps one of the most religious countries in the world. Mosques fill up on Fridays, churches overflow on Sundays, and prayer meetings dominate the weekly schedules of millions of citizens. From roadside banners proclaiming divine intervention to marathon vigils seeking heavenly solutions, faith occupies a central place in the Nigerian […]

By Abdulbasit Abdusalam There is something I have come to understand about halftime scores. And this is not just in football, but in life too. Those moments when you look around and realize you are three goals down before the second half haseven begun. When the business is collapsing, the relationship is hanging by a […]

By Babafemi Ojudu, CON In recent days, I have found myself reflecting deeply on the nature and evolution of political parties in Nigeria. It is that familiar season again—the time when political figures jump ship, abandoning long-standing affiliations and embracing new platforms, often alongside erstwhile rivals. Watching this churn, one cannot help but wonder: Do we […]

By Omooba Alabi It is no longer news that Ekiti State has a date with history on 20th June 2026. That date is set for the gubernatorial election to determine the next tenant of Oke Ayoba, the official residence of the Ekiti State Governor. As at last count, the race had thrown up thirteen contestants. Among […]

By Moshood Oshunfurewa The Federal Government’s recent introduction of a National Textbook Ranking System has sparked fresh debate within Nigeria’s education sector. On the surface, the initiative appears commendable. Any policy aimed at improving the quality of textbooks in our schools deserves careful consideration and, where appropriate, support. However, while ranking textbooks may create the appearance […]

By Tunji Olaopa Recently, the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) began preparation for the implementation of the FCSC Strategic Plan (2026-2030). When the 10th Commission was inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) in December 2023, it was with a marching order that was specific and straightforward. The FCSC was charged by the president to […]

By Prof. Mannixs E. Paul The city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, became a vibrant hub of international academic, professional, and strategic engagement as distinguished experts, scholars, policymakers, judicial officers, law enforcement professionals, cybersecurity specialists, and global stakeholders gathered for the 2026 International Strategic Alliance Conference on Academic Research and Professional Development Worldwide. Held […]

By Ajiri Daniels For too long, the people of Enugu East Senatorial District have endured a political culture built on recycled promises, elite entitlement, invisible representation, and leaders who remember the people only when elections approach. Election after election, citizens are promised development, empowerment, jobs, infrastructure, security, and effective representation. Yet across many communities in […]

By Philip Obazee The Ballot Is Also an Examination A campaign season is not only a contest among politicians. Properly understood, it is a public examination. Candidates seek power; citizens should examine whether they understand what power is for. Nigeria is now moving through a consequential electoral cycle: INEC has published a revised timetable for […]

By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi Patriotism remains one of the most critical ingredients for nation building, yet it is arguably one of the least understood concepts in Nigeria’s national discourse. While expressions of patriotism are often visible during national celebrations, sporting events and political ceremonies, the deeper civic responsibilities that sustain national development are still weakly […]

By Michael Nwadike Citing improved foreign exchange liquidity, stronger fiscal revenues, and rising external reserves, global ratings agency S&P Global Ratings recently upgraded Nigeria’s long-term foreign and local currency credit ratings to ‘B’ from ‘B-’. It acknowledged that improvement in Nigeria’s credit profile reflected gains from three years of structural reforms, particularly the FX liberalisation programmes […]

Oborevwori, the man who birthed real peace in the creeks of the Niger Delta, a masterstroke that has helped to boost crude oil production in Nigeria

By Victor-Bandele Dada The persistent developmental crisis in Nigeria has generated decades of political reforms, economic interventions, and institutional restructuring without producing sustainable national transformation. This article argues that Nigeria’s deeper challenge lies not merely in corruption, leadership failure, or resource limitations, but in the absence of an integrated framework for organizing sustainable prosperity. The […]