By Ademola Lawrence In the Book of John 4:16–19, Jesus said to the woman at the well:“Go, call your husband and come back.”“I have no husband,” she replied.Jesus said, “You are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not […]

By KALU OKORONKWO The recently announced political coalition aimed at ousting the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration should not just be another assemblage of power-hungry politicians seeking relevance. It must reflect a potent symbol of national frustration and a reaction to the perceived failures of an administration many now see as distant, disconnected, and devastatingly underwhelming. […]

By TUNDE RAHMAN President Donald Trump never ceases to amaze with his haughty and self-aggrandising governance style, endless huffing and puffing, brinkmanship, and tendency to weaponise America’s often-stated exceptionalism and unilateralism. Last weekend, as member states of the fledgling association of the Global South and a growing economic bloc, otherwise called BRICS, were holding their 17th […]

Atiku himself, alongside other PDP governors, decamped to join the APC merger, paving the way for President Buhari’s victory

By TEMITOPE AJAYI  What was widely touted as a potential seismic shift in Nigeria’s political terrain turned out to be a mere political puff of smoke. For weeks, a band of aggrieved and wandering politicians had been climbing every available rooftop, megaphone in hand, vowing to dethrone President Bola Tinubu come 2027. Not because the man […]

By Collins Adaka The re-entry of Chief Ovedje Great Ogboru into the political family of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State recently was greeted with a lot of jubilation and anticipation. It was indeed, a step in the right direction, or so it seemed. Before this time, His Excellency, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori […]

By Henry Ikoh On Sunday, July 13, the beat finally stopped for one of the nation’s finest leaders, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR when he breathed his last, departing this Earthly plane a few months shy of his 83rd birthday in far away, London, the United Kingdom. While alive, the Daura born retired army General turned […]

Your Excellency, Governor Biodun Oyebanji (BAO), I urge you to take a bow regarding the upcoming governorship election in Ekiti State in 2026.

By Jabir Ishaq In the charged atmosphere of politics, public officials often find themselves caught between the weight of expectation and the fire of opposition. For the Governor of Kaduna State, Sen. Uba Sani, the scrutiny has been relentless; critics from opposing parties have spared no chance to question his policies, decisions, and leadership style. […]

By Temidayo Akinsuyi I received feedback in my mail on my last article titled ‘Oh, for a James Ibori or Ghali Na’Abba!’. While many agreed that two leaders stood firm against the excesses of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, unlike today’s current set of weaklings masquerading as governors and lawmakers, others disagreed with my view on […]

By Dr. Josef ummunakwe Onoh In the heart of Enugu State, the Wawa people had long cherished a humble delicacy: Okpa, a steamed pudding made from ground bambara nut flour, spiced with pepper and palm oil. It was a staple, a comfort food that filled bellies and warmed souls. Yet, for years, many Wawa people […]

By Dipo Aliu The first place to start is Chinese land acquisitions in Nigeria, which is a silent but strategic expansion. In recent years, Chinese entities, both state-owned and private, have been acquiring or leasing land across Africa. In Nigeria, this trend includes investment in agricultural land for food exports and raw materials; industrial zones near […]

By Adewale Michael Adedeji Land is the original source of all material wealth and the economic prosperity of a country. Viewed from the perspective of being the foundation of the society, of the economy and all human endeavors, land can be rightly taken as the most vital component of the planet earth, source of essential resources, […]

By Perewei Kazeem The recent controversy hovering around the TANTITA security contract in the Niger Delta has been a subject of bickering among some ethnic groups and key stakeholders. Specifically, some have raised concerns and objections to the contract, citing various reasons from their stand points. However, a closer distillation and assessment of the facts and […]

By Ayo Royce Nigeria’s real estate sector has witnessed significant growth in recent years, emerging as a vital contributor to the country’s GDP—at times even surpassing oil. This expansion is largely driven by increased demand for residential properties and growing investor interest. However, the sector is currently grappling with serious challenges, particularly in Lagos, where rising […]