By Dr Michael Tidi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) occupies a constitutionally sensitive position in Nigeria’s democratic framework. Created by statute pursuant to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), INEC is not a sovereign authority. It is a regulatory agency whose powers are donated, limited, and circumscribed by law. […]

By  Aliu Sani When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo as Minister of Interior in August 2023, it marked the beginning of a new era in Nigeria’s governance. The focus was clear, especially with regards to transforming internal security, identity management, and public safety through the Renewed Hope Agenda. In less than two […]

Practice it for 30 days. Then add another. Growth will become less stressful and more deliberate. As 2026 unfolds, the individuals who excel will not necessarily be

In football discourse, we obsess over coaches, agents, and federations. We analyse tactics, transfers, and trophies. Yet one of the most decisive forces in a player’s career often remains invisible: the parent who builds stability long before fame arrives.

Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1971, China and Nigeria have always respected each other and treated each other as equals

By EBUKA UKOH A nation is not sold in one dramatic transaction.  Such is done quietly, piece by piece, project by project, and budget line by budget line. A sale happens whenever public responsibility shrinks, and private comfort expands without shame.  Any student of history is fed up with the performance – year after year, party […]

By Tayo Ogunbiyi On Saturday, 27th December 2025, history was made at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, Lagos Island, as the Lagos State government hosted the 73rd edition of the iconic Eyo Festival. Renowned as a sacred emblem of Lagos’ ancestry, royal heritage, and cultural identity, the festival had in attendance distinguished personalities, […]

By AHMED IDRIS   The Election of Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu and his subsequent swearing-in on May 29, 2023, did not only alter the political landscape of Kebbi State but also reshaped its political narrative, giving future generation a renewed sense of hope and direction. His unprecedented achievements within just two years in office endeared him to […]

By NICK DAZANG “Good wine”, the time-honoured saying goes, “needs no bush”. Translation: a good product needs no advertisement. To lend credence to this aphorism, Heineken, the crowned head of all lagers, once crowed in its iconic tag line that:”When you make a great beer, you don’t have to make a fuss”. When Aliko Dangote […]

In a country where security agencies are often judged by public drama rather than quiet effectiveness, the Department of State Services (DSS) in 2025 offers a markedly different narrative.

By Dr. Oyintoun-emi Ozobokeme Walk through any Nigerian market, scroll Instagram for five minutes, or open your WhatsApp status, and you will see the same message on repeat, your skin is a “problem” to be fixed. ‘Blemish set’. ‘Knuckle eraser’. ‘Seven days whitening’. ‘Two shades lighter by weekend’. A quick search for ‘Skin Bleaching and […]

By Ayanda Carter When I left South Africa at the age of twenty two to pursue a career in interior architecture in Nigeria, many people saw the decision as reckless optimism. For me, it was a search for purpose. I arrived in Lagos with a degree, a suitcase, and a clear vision to redefine African […]

By VICTOR DADA At first glance, the proposition of 72 million decent jobs for Nigeria may seem implausible, even illusory. In a nation long burdened by unemployment and underemployment, such a figure might appear detached from reality. Yet, when examined through the lens of science rather than politics, it emerges not as aspiration, but as a law-governed […]

Talk does not change so many things but silence does not even change anything in society

Nigeria stands today at one of the most consequential crossroads in its modern history. For more than a decade, the nation has endured