IMF, President Tinubu and the transparency challenge
By Moshood Oshunfurewa If we are to reincarnate the late Chief Gani Oyesola Fawehinmi (1938–2009), a legendary Nigerian human rights lawyer, publisher, author, social critic, and Senior Advocate of the Masses (SAM), on the current budget imbroglio, 2% of GDP, and Gbaja/Adeyemi scandal, I might not mistake his line of words as thus: “Let us call […]
The shadow over Tanzania: Examining foreign influence and African elections
As Tanzania approached its presidential election, observers noted heightened activity in the region, including military movements in neighbouring countries. In particular, the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) has long maintained a presence in Kenya, which analysts suggest can provide logistical and strategic advantages for regional operations. Footage of trucks leaving BATUK facilities sparked discussions […]
How Jane Vanessa Willie built her legacy one late-night call at a time
Lady V, as her audience knew her, wasn’t just hosting radio shows. She was conducting a quiet revolution. The numbers tell half the story
The consequential tenure of AGF Fagbemi
By EMMANUEL ONWUBIKO Around January 22, 2022, Mr. Earl Timothy, a thinker penned a piece on the re-defination of leadership vis-a-vis analysing leadership values from the perspective of the new normal and then he posed a significant question thus: what is the new leadership approach? This profoundly excellent thinker then gave the following views: “Over the past […]
Embrace sexual purity, digital skills, teenagers urged
By Henry Obetta Non-governmental organisation, Godliness Purpose Impact Community, GPIC, in partnership with UNIEK Ideas Consulting, has urged teenagers to embrace sexual purity while empowering themselves with digital and leadership skills to thrive in today’s competitive world. GPIC said competence in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, AI, effective use of social media and broader technology […]
Senator Ned Nwoko Family Saga: Rita Daniels and family should thread with caution
By Ogbuefi VOmezi In recent times , there has been growing public commentary and social media activity surrounding the personal affairs of Senator Ned Nwoko, particularly involving his wife , Regina Daniels and her mother. While every individual has the right to personal expression, it is imperative to remember that freedom of speech must be […]
The day I buried my dreams beside my father
Now, when I pass by his grave, I don’t see just loss. I see the man who taught me that broken men still walk. That even when dreams die, the body keeps moving
Hope for Tinapa as Otu breathes life into Cross River’s sleeping giant
For nearly two decades, it lay waste like a sleeping giant, atrophied, asphyxiated by debt, institutional bottlenecks, and the absence of a legislative framework…
Hope for Tinapa as Otu breathes life into Cross River’s sleeping giant
Otu commended the Federal Government and all agencies involved in the transition process, as well as the silent architects
Where is PDP headed: Aso Rock or the gallows?
By AMINU JAHUN For a party that won an election, and uninterruptedly ruled for over a decade and a half, there is nothing it could strive for, after becoming an opposition party, than to be voted back into office again. But seemingly not the former self-branded Africa’s largest party, today’s Nigeria’s biggest opposition party. The light […]
Nigerian Journalism at the Crossroads: The Drift to American English and the Shadow of Digital Imperialism
By Olasunkanmi Arowolo Language is never neutral. In Nigeria, it has always been political, cultural and symbolic. Our journalists are not only recorders of events but also guardians of language and national identity. Through them, British English was stabilised as the country’s official standard while Nigerian English developed its own rhythm and expression. That delicate […]
A Post-mortem of the hijack of Rivers State
By CALEB FUBARA “There was no rioting of any sort and there was no general disturbance of the peace anywhere in the Region. The necessity to declare a state of emergency had existed only in the imagination of those who wanted it for their own political end”—Adewale Ademoyoga, *Why We Struck. Nigeria and her rulers are […]
why my team stands firmly behind Tantita Security services limited
By Jennifer Oma Adasen Crude oil has remained the backbone of Nigeria economy and the menace of oil theft has for decades drained Nigeria’s wealth and undermined her progress. Billions of dollars are lost annually through illegal bunkering, pipeline vandalism, and sabotage. For a long time, the question on the lips of many has been: […]
The Trump Ultimatum: Why The guilty are afraid
By SKC Ogbonnia It is a widely held truth that Christian genocide is a part of the widespread insecurity that has crippled Nigeria for over a decade. An ample number of prominent Nigerians, including powerful politicians, such as the most recent presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu are on record to have admitted the carnage […]
Reclaiming our heritage to prevent religious genocide in Nigeria
By AYO ADEBUSOYE Nigeria stands today at a profound moral and spiritual turning point. What we are witnessing is not merely insecurity, nor ordinary communal conflict. It has now been recognized on the world stage as a religious persecution crisis of historic proportions. On November 7, 2025, the United States Congress introduced a landmark resolution condemning the […]
Reputational impact of Nigeria’s classification as CPC by Trump
By VICTORIA UWADOKA-ANYIANUKA “Nigeria must tell its own story with truth, action and transparency.” I am deeply concerned by the recent designating of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by U.S. President, Donald Trump, due to the unchecked killing of Christians. This statement represents a serious reputational risk which can damage investor confidence, deplete tourism and […]
