It is a demonstration of leadership that recognizes that healthy citizens are the foundation upon which prosperous economies and stable societies are built.

The recent abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State is a painful reminder that insecurity remains one of Nigeria’s most pressing challenges.

By Temidayo Akinsuyi That the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed is hardly in question. President Bola Tinubu came to power on the promise of “Renewed Hope”, but for millions of Nigerians, the reality has been renewed hardship, insecurity, and despair. A party that once described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government under Goodluck […]

By Suleiman A. Suleiman After 27 years of uninterrupted democratic development, a division of labour of sorts is emerging around three dates in Nigeria’s national calendar. October 1 remains our Independence Day, a moment for reflecting on our journey as one nation. June 12 is now the uncontested Democracy Day, when we assess our progress […]

By Olufemi Soneye  Senator Adams Oshiomhole is one of Nigeria’s most recognizable political figures. As a former labour leader, governor, national party chairman and now senator, his words carry enormous weight. That is why his recent assertion that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, is “filled with rogues” deserves serious scrutiny.  No institution should be immune […]

By Moshood Oshunfurewa  When the International Monetary Fund (IMF) declared last that Nigeria’s economic reforms are “working,” one could almost hear the ghost of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti chuckling in the background. For what does it mean for reforms to “work” when 63 percent of Nigerians, some 140 million souls, now wallow in poverty? What does it mean for […]

By Dr. Elizabeth Aanuoluwapo Ajayi Every society eventually reveals what it truly values, not through its slogans or ceremonies, but through the way it treats those who have become dependent on its protection. In Nigeria, we pride ourselves on being a people who honour elders. Respect for age is woven into our greetings, our proverbs, […]

By Glory Wobo  When a tough task is to be undertaken, a person with the required experience is normally chosen to lead the group that will undertake that task. Primodial sentiments are kept aside,  while choosing the leader, if the task at hand is to be done speedily and efficiently.  Therefore, the choice of Kingsley Ogundu […]

By Henry Efe Duku The conscience and consciousness of the electorate of Delta Central Senatorial District are settled that the All Progressives Congress (APC) committed a grave injustice and self-inflicted harm when it annulled the widely acknowledged landslide victory of the Deputy President of the 9th Senate and Obarisi of Urhoboland, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, […]

By Jonathan Eze Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in their commitment to democratic values and nation-building. In a statement marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, Mustapha joined Nigerians in commemorating the country’s democratic journey and honouring the […]