By Babatunde Ogundare The just concluded 2026 Sectoral Retreat of the Ministry of Interior provided a defining moment for reflection, accountability and renewed commitment to service delivery within the internal security architecture of Nigeria. Held from Wednesday 4th to Saturday 8th March 2026 at the Army Conference Centre and Suites, Abuja, the retreat brought together […]

By Jolayemi James The viral video of Asake trying to touch the Black Stone of Mecca recently stirred a wave of reflection. Watching the scene unfold sparked a deeper curiosity about the stone and what it symbolizes to millions of believers around the world. It was enough to send my mind on what could best […]

By AUSTIN AIGBE Electoral laws are the backbone of democratic governance. They define the rules of political competition, shape institutional accountability, and ultimately determine whether elections reflect the will of the people. The Electoral Act 2026, which repeals the Electoral Act 2022, is a major legislative milestone. It introduces a revised framework to regulate federal, state and […]

By JUDE OBIOHA  Diplomacy often speaks in symbols long before it speaks in policy. The state visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom, at the invitation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, is one such symbol, and a powerful one at that. Scheduled for tomorrow, March 17, the visit marks the first time […]

By OKEY NWUKE  Family businesses have long been the backbone of economies worldwide, from the likes of Dangote of the Dangote Group to the Waltons of Walmart superstores and the Mom-and-Pop family businesses that dot Nigerian towns and cities. They combine heritage, vision and long-term stewardship in ways that their non-family-owned counterparts often struggle to match. Yet, […]

By OLALEKAN OJO The open letter by the Advertisers Association of Nigeria, ADVAN, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in which it launched a virulent attack against the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, ARCON, would have just been given one thing: ignore. That is because that was what the letter deserved. But upon deep introspection, one needs to […]

Landscape architects design think about how people move through outdoor space, how wind travels across open land, how water flows during heavy rain and how infrastructure interacts with these forces.

How I wish it was him that was interviewed by Mehdi Hassan of Al Jazeera and not the young and inexperienced Daniel Bwala because he would have not only humbled Hassan but also done Nigeria proud. 

By Wale Obanigba The appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations marks an important moment in the country’s diplomatic engagement on the global stage. A seasoned businessman, legal scholar, and politician, Ibrahim brings a blend of intellectual depth, international exposure, and legislative experience that positions him strongly for the role. […]

By Okhumeode Momodu The Lagos airport community woke up Monday, 23rd February, 2026 to witness an uproar following a fire outbreak that engulfed parts of the fourth and fifth floors of Terminal One of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, triggering an emergency response and temporary disruption of flight operations. While the inferno damaged […]