Reflections on Speaker Abbas-led House’s action against insecurity in 2025
By MUSA KRISHI The year 2025 was a remarkable one for the 360 members of the House of Representatives in several ways. It was a year in which the lawmakers spoke in one voice, setting aside political affiliations and clothing themselves in unmatched patriotism. A major issue of concern to the lawmakers, and indeed to every […]
Prof Amupitan and Nigerian democracy
By AMINU JAHUN Since the approval of his appointment by the National Council of State as INEC Chairman, and subsequent endorsement by the Senate, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan has been a recipient of torrential congratulatory messages, prayers and unsolicited advice, some in good faith and others outrightly opportunistic. But many pundits would rather join the prayerful […]
Why marketing alone isn’t enough; the silent power of PR in brand growth
Every brand wants the spotlight. Marketing helps you get noticed, but PR is what makes people remember and trust you
The Invisible Threat: Why African SMEs are new playground for cybercriminals
Across Africa, a dangerous misconception persists: cybercriminals only target large corporations. The truth is far more alarming
Forget antecedents, let’s support Dangote Refinery
By SUNNY IKHIOYA If the battle between the Dangote Refinery and the Labour unions had taken place a decade or more ago, it would have been a no contest. The refinery would have been brought to its knees within hours. But a lot has happened within that lifespan, tempered by the variables of time, chance, technology, […]
Why the future of HR belongs to innovators, not administrators
Human Resources in Africa has grown significantly over the past twenty years. Organizations are investing in systems, certifications, and technology
State creation, political frivolities and the Anioma question
By DUMBI OSANI From the late 19th century to the early 20th, the world witnessed the “Partition of Africa’ by European powers. The motives for the partition are well known; and many of the contradictions that resulted from that colonial assault still persist today. Nigeria is a product of that European colonial abuse. Now, in the first […]
New INEC Chairman: Before the expectation begins
By Ezenwa Nwagwu Since the appointment of Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan, the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), commentators and analysts have already begun setting expectations and agenda as usual. Many of the commentaries I have read and listened to have been dominated by questions around the personality of the new Chairman […]
Factional Rifts Deepen in ADC: Growing threats to party’s structural integrity across Ekiti
By Dr. Ayodele Ayokunle The Hour of Truth: Unmasking the Emure impostor’s political deceit and the coordinated subversion of ADC Structures in Emure and other Ekiti LGA. The time has come to confront the growing wave of political manipulation threatening the moral and structural integrity of our great party. Recent developments surrounding the Emure impostor […]
An Atlantic bridge forged in action: Aisha Maina and surging Africa-CARICOM partnership
The narrative connecting Africa and the Caribbean has fundamentally shifted, evolving from a shared history of trauma to a present-day blueprint for South-South economic and cultural cooperation. While individual efforts are vital, the traction the entire Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has received from Africa after the Aquarian Consult Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS’25) demonstrates a powerful, institutional commitment to this transatlantic bridge. At the forefront of this private sector-led momentum is Aisha Maina, whose work acts as a practical complement to high-level diplomatic advancements.
#EndSARS Five Year On: Historical Amnesia and the Politics of Forgetting
By NANRE NAFZIGER As we mark the fifth year anniversary of the historic #EndSARS protests and the Lekki Massacre of October 2020, the stillness and silence across the country is deafening. Many front liners who participated in the protests have moved on with their lives. At the same time, a few continue activism and advocacy through civil […]
October 20: When Nigeria lost children and conscience at Lekki Toll Gate
By EBUKA UKOH October 20, 2020, was an unforgettable Tuesday night. Then, I sat at home, watching DJ Switch’s Instagram livestream, my phone trembling in my hands as her voice broke through the darkness. The sound of gunfire echoed over the national anthem. Flags fluttered in blood and fear. Protesters-unarmed, singing, kneeling-were sprayed with bullets. I […]
The people factor in Soludo’s revolution
By CHUKA NNABUIFE When Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo appeared on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily in March 2025, a presenter threw him a loaded question: did his government still consider the welfare of the poor in its economic reforms? The former Central Bank governor smiled knowingly before replying that “people’s welfare has remained a constant factor in […]
Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem: Building Beyond Fintech Success
By Ibrahim Shittu Nigeria’s tech ecosystem has produced remarkable success stories—Flutterwave, Opay, Interswitch, and recently Moniepoint have put us on the global map. However, beneath the celebration lies a troubling reality: fintech captured 72% of Nigeria’s startup funding in 2024, and nearly half of Africa’s $1.4 billion in H1 2025 went to four fintech startups, […]
Between Amah’s narratives and the Abia reality
My attention has been drawn to an article authored by Elder Abraham Amah and titled “Truth Beyond Sentiment: Tinubu’s Fiscal Revolution, Ben Kalu’s Courage and the Mirage of Otti’s Performance.”
Tunji Ojo brings relief to overcrowded prisons, succor for forgotten inmates
When the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, visited the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja, it was not just an inspection visit.
