The moral optics: Rippling effects
Nigeria's crisis today is often described in economic, political or security terms. But beneath the inflation figures, rising cost of living, insecurity, unemployment and institutional distrust lies another crisis that deserves greater attention: the challenge of maintaining public confidence in standards of conduct, accountability and leadership.
Right of Reply – Re: Southern Rulers Council by who, for who?
By JUSTICE FALOYE In the interest of cultural harmony and enlightenment, ASHE Foundation deems it necessary to answer questions raised by Ochereome Nnanna’s article, ‘Southern Rulers Council by who, for who? Though Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi responded that the Southern Nigeria Rulers Council is optional, it is necessary to answer some pertinent questions to […]
Unity, Renewal and Readiness for 2027: Arenyeka Leads a Repositioned Delta APC
By Dr. Michael Tidi Politics, when responsibly practiced, is the management of differences in pursuit of a common destiny. It demands patience, consultation and an abiding recognition that institutions must always be stronger than individuals. The State Congress of the Delta chapter of the All Progressives Congress held on 3 March 2026 at the Cenotaph […]
Uche-Ukah: The Quiet Force Behind the Hope Revolution
By Tunde Balogun In the grand ballroom of the prestigious Lagos Oriental Hotel, history did not merely unfold;it was meticulously orchestrated. At the center of that orchestration stood Past Assistant Governor (PAG) Okechukwu Uche-Ukah; a strategist, a servant-leader, and the steady architect behind one of Rotary District 9110’s most defining moments. While applause thundered for […]
Donald Trump’s Military Strategy in His Second Term: Betting on Force and Expanding the Geography of Strikes
By MANUAL KEITA Upon returning to the White House in January 2025, US President Donald Trump declared his intention to avoid “meaningless foreign wars.” However, already in the first year of his second term, his foreign policy took on a distinctly force-driven character. Large-scale operations against Iran, strikes in Latin America and the expansion of […]
Debate on African multilateral ratings presents opportunities
* As Afreximbank steps up with South Africa’s full membership By KEHINDE OLAOSEBIKAN There has been growing buzz over the past few weeks after Afreximbank cut ties with Fitch Ratings. Rather than relapse into emotions or unhelpful speculations to drive responses, it is both advisable and expedient to first look at the facts on the ground. […]
