Monte Carlo, St. Tropez, St. Moritz, Juan Le Pins, Acapulco, and much of the world without a care and with no apology

By Moshood Oshunfurewa There is a certain tragedy in watching a nation articulate its own contradictions in public. When Minister of Finance Taiwo Oyedele stood before the 28th Annual Tax Conference of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and declared that “Nigeria cannot continue to finance development primarily through borrowing,” the statement landed with the […]

By Paul  A. Obi Nigeria’s democratic journey has produced many politicians, many campaigners, and many rhetoricians. What it has produced far less frequently are individuals whose lives demonstrate sustained competence in administration, finance, institution-building, and national cohesion anchored on strong character and integrity before seeking political power. This is especially in  a nation burdened by insecurity, […]

By Abdullahi Oladimeji Kwara State is approaching a critical political transition at a time of increasing national uncertainty, economic pressure, security challenges, and rising political volatility across Nigeria. This is not an ordinary succession cycle. It is a defining moment that requires discipline, strategic thinking, institutional maturity, and a leadership choice capable of preserving stability while expanding […]

By Thomas Taribo  There are two types of loyalty: true loyalty and strategic loyalty. True loyalty is rare and unambitious. True loyalty is unsaleable; it stays when all else leaves, because it has no exit clause, and convenience, but strategic loyalty is common because it’s rational, and transactional.  In politics, you need both to win. […]

Every time the lights go out in your home, your first instinct is probably to blame EEDC, IKEDC, or whichever distribution company serves your area.

There are endless arguments about whether the younger generation is redefining excellence or gradually dismantling long-held values

By Kennedy Elaigwu Awodi For decades, the narrative surrounding Nigeria’s humanitarian efforts has been one of “emergency.” We have traditionally viewed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs as a high-pressure fire station, rushing to douse the flames of displacement, flood, or acute hunger with one-off palliatives and temporary relief. While these interventions are necessary, they have […]

By Michael Tidi  There is an unfolding political reality in Nigeria that invites not mere observation, but rigorous reflection. Across the tiers of governance, one discerns a deliberate and structured grooming of successors, frequently drawn from the children and close affiliates of incumbent political actors, many of whom are themselves young. While this phenomenon is not […]

By Jimoh Olorede Nigeria is a great country that continues to suffer from world’s negative stereotypes which affect ‘nation-worth’, self-confidence and self-esteem of many Nigerians. The global perception held of the country is a stereotypical mindset that “nothing will ever change”, reflecting a fatalistic apathy that normalizes corruption, poor leadership and systemic failures, discouraging accountability […]