World Cup 2026: When time bows to greatness — Messi’s hat-trick, his 200th cap, long shadow of immortality
21 years after a young Argentine mesmerised the world in Holland, Messi returned to football’s grandest stage to remind us that some legends do not age, they simply become history in motion. By Paul Lucky Okoku Some players pass through football. A few transform it. The rarest become part of its eternal story. The first […]
The Adelabu Rescue: How IGP Disu’s tactical command dislodged sophisticated kidnapping syndicate
By Idris Mohammed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of IGP Olatunji Rilwanu Disu in February 2026 was widely praised across Nigeria as a masterful example of placing a “square peg in a square hole.” Security experts, civil society groups, and the general public collectively welcomed the decision, viewing it as a deliberate shift away from purely […]
Sanusi’s disingenuous drivel
Democracy flourishes when public officials and governments at all levels are subjected to scrutiny. Criticism is healthy. Dissent is necessary. Yet, criticism acquires value only when it is rooted in facts, consistency and intellectual honesty.
In the multitude of PhDs in Nigeria, searching for the missing philosophy
Holder of a PhD was expected to question assumptions, challenge established ideas where necessary, and contribute meaningfully to human understanding
Jubril Adewale Tinubu and Oando’s strategic push into Nigeria’s energy future
By Adebayo Adeoye Known for his sharp commercial instincts and ability to execute high-profile transactions, Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, Jubril Adewale Tinubu, CON, has increasingly drawn attention within international business circles. His growing portfolio of investments, extending beyond Africa, reflects an ambition shaped not only by scale but by strategic reach. As global markets […]
When consumer protection takes centre stage in aviation
By Agbo Erasmus The expansive glitzy hall of the Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Expo Centre at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammad Airport in Lagos was extraordinarily effervescent on April 17th for the 2026 Awards and Ministerial Dinner otherwise tagged NIGAV Award. A significant pointer being the 15th edition of the prestigious industry awards and […]
