A Forecast Is Not a Verdict: Why The Economist Misreads 2027
By KOLA ALAPINNI The Economist’s “Nigerians Dislike Their President, But May Re-elect Him Anyway” is a confident piece, and a narrow one. It grants the dislike, then treats it as electorally irrelevant. Incumbency, a split opposition, a Muslim Muslim ticket, and a public that expects little will, on this reading, carry President Bola Tinubu to […]
Interrogating an Obi–Kwankwaso ticket for 2027
By KALU OKORONKWO When nations grow weary and old formulas collapse, history is often rewritten by credible alliances. When recycled promises become unconvincing, societies search for leadership capable of resetting the political imagination. Nigeria has reached such a breaking point, economically and politically and the emerging Peter Obi–Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso joint ticket speaks directly to this […]
When Young Crowns Carry Old Wisdom: What Nigeria’s monarchies gain from new generation
When an ancient throne is occupied by a leader who combines cultural depth with modern competence, the institution can evolve
Like Venezuela, like Nigeria
By SUNNY IKHIOYA A lot has been said and written about President Donald Trump sending US troops to Venezuela, kidnapping the president of the country, and bringing him to America. The motives have also been debated in several quarters. My intention in this piece is to understand how a sovereign nation can be so weakened to […]
AFCON 2025 Observatory: Jersey You Can’t Buy – Why African football is leaving billions on the table
Everywhere I turned, airports, fan zones, street markets, there was only one shirt on offer: Morocco
Balancing Passion, Purpose, and Progress: Lessons from building skincare brand
Ebun Derma was born from recognizing the gaps in skincare for melanated skin and the desire to create solutions that truly deliver results
