Over six decades after gaining independence, Nigeria’s education system still largely mirrors the structure and content designed during the colonial era—a framework never fundamentally tailored for innovation…

By SUNNY IKHIOYA The future survival of this country as a nation will depend on the decisiveness that is brought to bear on the issue of insecurity in the land, it is as clear as daylight. So the President will publicly ask our security chiefs for the arrest of perpetrators before they will do their […]

By Enewaridideke Ekanpou A new political philosophy built around Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has been born.It is a political philosophy long propounded by the great philosopher Timiebi. It is called ‘Agogoism’. For Timiebi, wherever her husband goes positively, she goes too without demur. Agogoism is an ideology of transformational movement guided by geography and geometry; it […]

By Moses Okezie-Okafor As Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), charts a course toward the 2027 general elections, it stands at a crucial crossroad. The resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as National Chairman has not only left behind large leadership shoes that many will struggle to fill properly but they also come […]

By Linus Obogo In a scene akin to a triumphant homecoming, the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar became the epicentre of electrifying unity on Wednesday, as the Cross River Southern Consultative Forum marshalled what many now call the “Mother of All Endorsements” — a grand rally teeming with thousands of fervent supporters from the nooks […]

By YUSHAU SHUAIB For decades, the spectre of a Third World War loomed large in my mind, inspired by youthful readings of Nostradamus’ prophecy of dooms and shaped by early global events. One defining moment was Saddam Hussein’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait. As a student writer at the time, I penned a passionate defense of the […]

By Kola Johnson “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” This epic quote by Eleanor Roosevelt, could well be apt in vivifying the trajectory of Mr.Tunji Bello,an accomplished visioner,dreamer and doer, who today,clocks an eventful sixty-fourth years on earth. A veteran journalist, prolific writer, political scientist, lawyer,consumate manager,and intellectual; […]

By Barnabas Akindele “Before I formed thee in the belly, I knew thee.” These divine words from Jeremiah 1:5 echo profoundly in the life of Adejugbe Anthony Ademuyiwa, whose journey from the cradle in Ikun Akoko to a life of far-reaching influence bears the unmistakable mark of God’s orchestration. Born on July 2, 1965, into […]

By Dr. Michael Tidi On July 8, 2025, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa—fondly known as Ekwueme—turns 66. In an age that often confuses loudness for leadership and theatrics for strength, Dr. Okowa’s journey reminds us of the enduring power of steady, thoughtful, and benevolent service. To the casual observer, he may be remembered […]

By EBERE UZOUKWA The recent commendation by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, of Governor Alex Otti’s efforts in reconstructing federal roads in Abia State has delivered a major blow to cynics and critics who have relentlessly peddled misinformation. The minister’s visit to Abia and his glowing praise of the governor’s dedication to infrastructure development reaffirm […]

By DAVID ADONRI  Eight wasted years of President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure which preceded current democratic administration demonstrates how an uninspiring, unenterprising and incapable leadership can ruin the prospects of a developing economy. All socioeconomic indicators deteriorated under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari’s disastrous administration. Citizens were greatly relieved by his departure and looked forward with optimism […]

By CHUKWUDI EZEANI On May 1, Nigeria implemented its new Visa Policy 2025, a sweeping reform that replaced the familiar Visa-on-Arrival, VOA, process with an entirely digital system. From that date forward, all short-term visas must be processed solely through an electronic visa, e-Visa, platform. While the intent behind this move may be modernisation and security, the […]

To describe them as incorrect will be to deny Nigerians their gain of adopting English. Why adopt it if it won’t help convey our world view?

By Afolabi Adetutu In the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Renewed Hope Agenda is fast evolving from a mere campaign slogan to a policy thrust that’s redefining the very architecture of governance, and largely reflected in Nigeria’s budgetary planning and execution. At the heart of this transformation is Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu—the Honourable […]

By Toby Prince It is not every day that a nation finds itself blessed with a technocrat whose commitment to due process, institutional reform, transparency, and administrative sanity resonates perfectly with the revered ethos of nation-building. Engineer Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), is leading a seismic regulatory renaissance […]