By Prof. Mannixs E. Paul Democracy, at its core, is built on a simple but powerful principle: the people must have the right to choose their leaders freely, and those choices must be respected. In an ideal democratic system, votes are not merely counted; they are trusted, protected, and translated into legitimate governance. Elections should […]

By Moshood Oshunfurewa  There is a particular cruelty reserved for Nigerians who still dare to dream. Nigerians watch men in tailored agbadas step before cameras, clutch their chests with the fervour of converts, and promise us light. Not the blinding glare of a camera flash, mind you, but the kind that keeps a cold chain vaccine viable […]

By Babafemi Ojudu There are moments in the life of a people when difficult questions must be asked—not for provocation, but for the preservation of conscience. This is one of such moments. Across Nigeria today, there is a growing perception—fair or unfair—that the Yoruba, once regarded as a stabilizing moral force in the national equation, are retreating […]

By Victor-Bandele Dada Japan represents one of the most coherent and instructive models of sustainable development in the contemporary world. It combines industrial dominance, environmental stewardship, and institutional discipline within a unified governance structure. Notably, Japan is home to Toyota Motor Corporation, the world’s number one automaker by production and sales, symbolizing the country’s ability to align […]

By Godwin Bisong Presidential ambition, by any serious political standard, must be anchored on credibility, electoral strength, grassroots acceptance, and demonstrable leadership. It is rarely sustained by aspiration alone or proximity to power. It is against this backdrop that recent attempts in some quarters to project Senator Sandy Onor as a potential presidential contender of […]