By Philip Obazee There is a ritual to Nigerian political disappointment. A new administration arrives on a wave of expectation; a year in, the expectations begin to sour; by the middle of the term, the citizenry has concluded that the government is incompetent, captured, or indifferent; and by the end, another president is dismissed as […]

By Tunji Olaopa In an earlier reflection I titled “Deepening Policy Intelligence in Government: Politicians and Technocrats as Strategic Partners,” I argued that one solid means by which the policy function of government can be deepened and consolidated is through a structural and institutional framework that reinvent the town-and-gown partnership model that allows government to […]

By Abiodun AdedireIn tracing the remarkable journey of Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, one truth stands out unmistakably: he is a man who has devoted his life to the service of his people and the preservation of Yoruba identity. In an era when many cultures face the threat of erosion, it takes courage, steadfastness, and […]

By Kunle Adegboye As the August 15 governorship election approaches, Bola Oyebamiji’s candidacy carries an unmistakable signal from Abuja that could prove decisive. The signals from Abuja have grown impossible to ignore. In Bola Oyebamiji, President Bola Tinubu appears to have found a familiar political archetype: the steady technocrat, shaped by institutions rather than rallies, whose value […]

By Enewaridideke Ekanpou Weeds are characteristically pushful. They are characteristically pushful because they have their own  ideology of annexation as their directional substratum. The ideology of weeds is to proliferate and annex an area that is not theirs. Annexation-bent they rapidly multiply the number of their invasive soldiers through growth as creepers, undergrowth, shrubs and […]

By Enewaridideke Ekanpou Reciprocity, long built into the philosophy of ‘Ekpeprefe-ekpoeprefeism’ by Timiebi Maika, is an age-long behavioural component of Ijaw people all over the world.This philosophy of Ijaw people was recently given its ideal place of occupation in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State on 15 April 2026 when Delta-Ijaws gathered in the […]

By Femi Fani-Kayode “I will not respond to Kashim Shettima because he is disrespectful. I am older than him and I have more experience in governance than he does, so I will not respond to him. It is not part of our tradition in the North to disrespect elders. You cannot look at someone who […]

The Nigerian security landscape has long been defined by jarring contradictions, but events of the past week showed commendable improvements. On April 8, 2026, the U.S. State Department issued the “authorised voluntary departure” of non-essential staff from its Abuja embassy—a chilling diplomatic signal that the capital’s perimeter is no longer considered a sanctuary. Yet, by […]

BY SOLOMON NDA-ISAIAH In a country where the true measure of leadership lies not in lofty rhetoric but in visible impact, the administration of Uba Sani is steadily carving out a reputation for purposeful governance. Since assuming office, Governor Sani has pursued a development agenda rooted in practical investments—particularly in education, infrastructure, and agriculture. These sectors […]

By Olubunmi Olorunpomi On a quiet morning, Amira arrived at the local health clinic, clutching her feverish child tightly against her chest. Her heart pounded with worry as she approached the building, only to find the doors locked. She sat on the wooden bench outside, rocking her child gently, whispering prayers under her breath, and […]