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From handouts to harvests: How Bernard Doro is rewriting Nigeria’s social contract

From handouts to harvests: How Bernard Doro is rewriting Nigeria’s social contract

By Kennedy Elaigwu Awodi For decades, the narrative surrounding Nigeria’s humanitarian efforts has been one of “emergency.” We have traditionally viewed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs as a high-pressure fire station, rushing to douse the flames of displacement, flood, or acute hunger with one-off palliatives and temporary relief. While these interventions are necessary, they have […]

Majority Without Power: Why Nigerian youths must enter the arena

Majority Without Power: Why Nigerian youths must enter the arena

By Michael Tidi  There is an unfolding political reality in Nigeria that invites not mere observation, but rigorous reflection. Across the tiers of governance, one discerns a deliberate and structured grooming of successors, frequently drawn from the children and close affiliates of incumbent political actors, many of whom are themselves young. While this phenomenon is not […]

Charles Adetunji: When ‘world-top’ scientist became FUADSI  DVC

Charles Adetunji: When ‘world-top’ scientist became FUADSI  DVC

By Jimoh Olorede Nigeria is a great country that continues to suffer from world’s negative stereotypes which affect ‘nation-worth’, self-confidence and self-esteem of many Nigerians. The global perception held of the country is a stereotypical mindset that “nothing will ever change”, reflecting a fatalistic apathy that normalizes corruption, poor leadership and systemic failures, discouraging accountability […]

Julius Pondi’s flight

Julius Pondi’s flight

By Enewaridideke Ekanpou There is a prevailing aroma in town. That a particular federal legislator has just flown to the fourth floor of representation through the APC primary democratically held in the Headquarters of Burutu Local Government Area on 16 May 2026 is the aroma that currently spirals into every available political space of engagement. […]

Delta Central 2027: Why Urhobo leaders, not Abuja, must decide APC’s flagbearer

Delta Central 2027: Why Urhobo leaders, not Abuja, must decide APC’s flagbearer

By Ufuoma Egbe The battle over who flies the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag for Delta Central Senatorial District in 2027 is far bigger than the ambition of any individual politician. It is not merely about whether Senator Ede Dafinone returns to the Senate or whether former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege stages a comeback. […]

Remembering Awo’s prophecies, Bola Ige’s ‘Siddon Look’ policy! 

Remembering Awo’s prophecies, Bola Ige’s ‘Siddon Look’ policy! 

By Hon. Femi Kehinde Chief James Ajibola Idowu Ige, SAN, popularly known as the “Cicero of Esa-Oke,” was one of Nigeria’s most influential legal minds and political figures. He was a master orator, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and a key player in both the First and Second Republics. He had seen and fought many political […]

NRS leadership earns praise for transformative compliance reforms and sustainable revenue expansion

NRS leadership earns praise for transformative compliance reforms and sustainable revenue expansion

By Arábìnrin Adérónke In an era where economic resilience has become central to national development, the recent report by the Transparent Watch Initiative highlighting the achievements of the NRS is both timely and significant. The recognition of the agency’s strategic direction, institutional reforms, and leadership driven innovations reflects the growing confidence in its role as […]

2027: Ize-Iyamu must look beyond Edo South Senate ticket as another practice session

2027: Ize-Iyamu must look beyond Edo South Senate ticket as another practice session

By Imade Osagie To be very direct, we should from the beginning highlight the significance of Edo South voting population in the overall scheme of things ahead of the forthcoming General Election, and therefore pertinent that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) work very hard in presenting a candidate that can verifiably, deliver come election […]

President Tinubu, Famadewa and Nigeria’s Homeland Security

President Tinubu, Famadewa and Nigeria’s Homeland Security

By Anthony Obode In a decisive step to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic security architecture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently appointed Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa (Retd) as the pioneer Special Adviser on Homeland Security. This new federal office represents a pragmatic and forward-looking response to the country’s evolving threats. Homeland Security, as a concept, refers to […]