Nigeria’s reform moment: Building strong institutions that deliver results
By OLAKUNLE ELATUYI Economic reforms may impress on paper, but citizens judge them at the market, in the workplace, and through public services. For the Tinubu administration, the test of subsidy removal, foreign exchange reforms, tax changes, and fiscal adjustments is whether they make life more affordable, create jobs, and improve services amid insecurity and cost-of-living […]
Deadly price of being a double agent in Nigeria’s conflict
In conflicts such as these, suspicion alone can be fatal. Once accused of betrayal, few are allowed to defend themselves. Some disappear without explanation.
June inflation eases slightly as food prices complicate MPC decision
By AYODEJI EBO The National Bureau of Statistics released the June 2026 inflation report last week, and the figures indicate a slight improvement in headline inflation after three consecutive months of increase. Headline inflation eased to 15.91 per cent year-on-year in June, down from 15.93 per cent in May 2026. On a month-on-month basis, inflation also […]
Fears of the dying Ijaw language detected by Jking Izonebi Alfred in “Izon Fiye
By Enewaridideke Ekanpou Let all Ijaw people listen to me very carefully and take to every home this message delivered here. Ijaw people should teach their children the Ijaw language.A great celebration is coming tomorrow!When you are suddenly entrapped and endangered in the course of life, you can speak Ijaw to your neighbour and create […]
NIGERIAN BUSINESS LEADER AND INVESTOR SPEAKS OUT: ‘Protection of Life and Respect for the Rule of Law’
There is only one option, and it should remain the only option: protect your citizens, protect the economy of our nation, and encourage and support visible businesses
Nigeria leads at 2026 ACSA–UNODC regional conference on prisoner technology
One of the conference’s most significant achievements was the opportunity it created for cross-fertilization of ideas among participating countries.
WORLD CUP 2026 Final : Spain conquer the world—Dominance over submission
After 120 intense minutes at MetLife Stadium, Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1–0 after extra time to lift the FIFA World Cup for the second time in their history, sixteen years after Andrés Iniesta’s unforgettable goal delivered their first title in South Africa.
Intelligence is the grandfather of successful military operations
By Oluseyi Petinrin Students of military operations, including its planning and execution, know that intelligence is the grandfather of most successful operations. But it is a fact that is not immediately obvious to many members of the public and even to some that have spent years in the military establishments. The ORIRE kidnap victims’ release […]
When will Nigeria truly understand the value of the FIFA World Cup?
Nigeria, unfortunately, continues to see football largely through the narrow prism of administration and competition, rather than as a strategic national asset.
Tosin Ajayi and the humanity behind the badge
Power changes many people. Some become distant. Others become inaccessible. Many begin to measure success by the authority they wield rather than the lives they touch.
The threat never sleeps: Protecting trust in Africa’s digital economy
By Nkiruka Aimienoho A subtle anomaly. An unpopular call to isolate critical systems. Resistance from every direction. That decision, made years ago with a key stakeholder during a live cybersecurity incident I was managing as a consultant, looked excessive at the time. It turned out to be the difference between a contained event and a ransomware […]
