The Dangers of Julius Takeme’s Silence
By: Enewaridideke Ekanpou Silence is golden. This is a universal affirmation often appropriated metaphorically like a roadside pepper to suit any situation however uncanny it looks. Golden as silence is, it is also disastrous – sowing seeds of fruitless allegations of mal-administration, corruption, unaccountability, fund-mismanagement and developmental incapability and aridity targeted at Burutu Council, undaunted […]
No More Containment: Need for patriotic force and strategic will to reclaim Nigeria’s sovereignty
By SUNDAY SHOREMI The security landscape of our dear country has long been under siege, tested by insurgency, kidnapping, terrorism, banditry, and other politically and economically motivated violent groups. For over a decade, the nation has witnessed the destructive capacity of these forces, some abetted by cabals and rogue networks whose agendas undermine sovereignty, destabilise communities […]
Nigeria’s misplaced priorities
By Ifeanyi Obinali As the dust settles from last weekend’s failed coup in Benin Republic, and the Nigerian Senate’s recent approval of troops deployment to assist the Beninese government, many Nigerians are asking: Was this really the right call — especially given the worsening security disaster back home? “On December 7, 2025, the government of […]
2025 Eyo Festival: The Otedola Connection
By Alade Aromashodu THE Eyo festival, otherwise known as Ada mu Orisa play, a vibrant Yoruba masquerade unique to Lagos Island (Eko) hinter awwland of Lagos, Nigeria, featuring white-clad Eyo figures representing ancestral spirits that parade with staffs (opambata) to honor deceased Obas (kings) or chiefs, mark new leadership, or for special state occasions, evolving […]
Yusuf Tuggar: Redefining Nigeria’s voice on the world stage
By Daniel Adeoye His professional pedigree, coupled with his reputation for strategic thinking, set him head and shoulders above other candidates when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu needed a capable hand to steer Nigeria’s foreign policy. Since assuming office, he has been preoccupied with strategies to consistently project a positive image of the country in the […]
Open letter to Gov Sanwoolu: Help us stop the destruction of Oworonshoki
By Toni Kan MR Governor, in a few days, my siblings will be homeless without a roof over their heads.My daughter will lose the inheritance I have willed to her and I will no longer be a landlord in Oworonshoki. Except you come to our aid in Oworonshoki where forces beyond our control are on […]
