By Dayo Oyinlola From its unassuming beginnings in the late 1970s, Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos has grown into one of Africa’s busiest aviation hubs, a concrete expression of Nigeria’s economic aspirations and its links to the wider world. Commissioned in 1979, the airport opened with three terminals: International Airport Terminal 1, the Pilgrims and Cargo […]

By Professor Mannixs E. Paul, Ph.D. Nigeria stands at a decisive point in its democratic and security journey. What was once perceived as isolated security disturbances has evolved into a deeply entrenched structural crisis. Insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, oil theft, cultism, cybercrime, and organized urban violence now operate with coordination and persistence. These realities expose not […]

By Ikechukwu Ezekiel Emeka On the first night the solar light came on at a neglected health post in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, the glow travelled farther than expected. It lit the cracked walls of a long-abandoned building. It reassured a midwife struggling to deliver care with a torchlight. And it reminded a […]

By Gab Ejuwa There is an African adage that says, “When a strong tree rises in the marketplace, the wise do not throw stones at it; they water it so it can give shade to all.” Today, as Olatunji Rilwan Disu assumes office as Inspector-General of Police, this proverb speaks directly to Nigerians. At a critical […]

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By Charles Igiebor I sincerely commend Governor. Monday Okpebholo of Edo State over his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to the growth and transformation of Edo State. Your administration has demonstrated a clear focus on inclusive governance, ensuring that development is not limited to the state capital but extended to every local community across our […]

By ARINZE ANAPUGARS Being the managing director of Zenith Bank is not, as the cliché goes, a tea party or a walk in the park. The shoes left behind by its founder and pioneer chief executive, Jim Ovia, generally referred to as the czar of Nigeria’s banking industry, are simply too big to fill.  In […]

By Uchenna Oluchi Eze With just weeks to the kickoff of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), anticipation is building across Africa, and particularly in Nigeria, where expectations for the Super Falcons remain as high as ever. For decades, Nigerians have treated the Super Falcons’ dominance in African women’s football as a birthright, […]

By ADEBAYO ADEOYE In the estimation of many industry observers and analysts, the Abuja Investments Company Limited, AICL, entered  a new phase of institutional renewal following the appointment of  Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. The company, established over three decades ago as the investment vehicle of the FCT Administration, has since then […]

By Dr. Michael Tidi, Esq. On Thursday, 26 February 2026, the ancient Warri Kingdom opened its arms to one of its most distinguished daughters, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This was not simply a ceremonial return; it was a moment where history, heritage, and destiny converged, […]