By Professor Mondy S. Gold The University of Port Harcourt, in collaboration with the African Policy and Research Consortium, hosted a high-level academic gathering today focused on repositioning management sciences for the complexities of the 21st century. The keynote address, titled _“Advancing Management Sciences in Multidisciplinary Settings: From Theory to Transformational Practice,”_ was delivered by […]

The recent Dangote Refinery battle for survival in Nigeria is a critical reflection of Nigeria’s broader economic direction, according to energy expert, Dan D. Kunle. In a statement to newsmen on Monday, Kunle noted that the battle transcends petrol imports, regulatory issues, or conflicts between private interests and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). […]

By Ejiro Ofoye The recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which nullified critical portions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, is not only historic but constitutionally salutary. It is a judicial reaffirmation of the supremacy of statute over administrative discretion and a […]

On Friday, May 15, 2026, the world was jolted by news of the killing of top commander of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abour Mainok and several other fighters.

By Seyi Bakare The attempt to weaponize media propaganda against Governor Dapo Abiodun has once again exposed the desperation of former Governor Gbenga Daniel’s loyalists who still believe that sponsoring negative narratives can alter public perception in Ogun State. What they fail to understand is that Ogun people are politically sophisticated and fully familiar with […]

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 […]