Can NDC Resolve Growing Concerns in Abia State Before 2027?
By Phillip Ogbonna As Nigeria gradually moves toward the 2027 general elections, political parties are expected to strengthen their internal structures, inspire confidence among their members, and present themselves as credible alternatives to the electorate. In Abia State, however, concerns are beginning to emerge within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), prompting important discussions about fairness, inclusiveness, […]
The Chinese spring festival: Sharing harmony and hope with our friends in Nigeria
By Yan Yuqing February 17, 2026 marks the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Horse, also known as the Spring Festival. With a history of more than 4,000 years, the Spring Festival is the most solemn and grand traditional festival of the Chinese people. It is a crystallization of the Chinese culture and serves as […]
Ugbe: Reflections on tenure as MultiChoice Nigeria CEO
By Tony Seweje The recent retirement of Mr. John Ugbe as Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, a Canal+ company, offers a useful example of a leadership style that has become rare on the Nigerian corporate landscape. This reflects less on the effectiveness of the approach than on its divergence from prevailing leadership norms. Over more […]
President Tinubu’s bold but subtle reforms
By Abiodun James Faleke As governor of Lagos State between 1999 and 2007, now President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the foremost advocate and activist for the most fundamental and far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s federal system. At various times, then governor Tinubu pushed his Attorney -General and Commissioner of Justice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, (SAN) to press […]
Sallau: When competence meets ambassadorial nomination
By Emmanuel Ibe Following the recent successful screening of ambassadors-designate, comprising 64 career and non-career ambassadors recently by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, the stage is now set for President Bola Tinubu to post them to their various countries of assignments. One indisputable fact is that at this stage of Nigeria’s history is that […]
Matthew Tonlagha: A patriot forged by adversity, driven by service
By Tomisin Adewusi In the long and complex story of Nigeria’s search for principled leadership, the name Matthew Tonlagha stands as a reminder that true patriotism is neither loud nor transactional; it is lived quietly through sacrifice, service, and unwavering devotion to the common good. At a time when many equate success with personal accumulation, Tonlagha […]
