By EJIRO OFOYE  In recent times, Nigeria’s political space  has increasingly taken on the character of a staged performance—one where outcomes appear predetermined long before the curtain rises. Across party lines, endorsements—often loud, orchestrated, and strategically choreographed—have begun to replace what should be the very soul of democracy: competitive, transparent, and credible primaries. What is […]

By Philip Obazee The Presidency Is Not a Crown Peter Obi’s road to becoming president of Nigeria presents one of the most revealing paradoxes in contemporary Nigerian politics. He remains one of the most recognizable opposition figures in the country. He has a disciplined public image, a reputation for personal restraint, a powerful reformist vocabulary, […]

Petrol prices in Nigeria may come under renewed pressure following a sharp rise in global crude oil prices, which has driven up the cost of refined petroleum products across international markets.

By MOSHOOD OSHUNFUREWA The unfolding drama surrounding the recent political movements of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, particularly their reported departure from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to newly formed party, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), offers yet another sobering reflection on the fragile architecture of opposition politics in Nigeria. At a time when the masses […]

By Okey Ibeke Since assuming office as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service in June 2023, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, in line with President Ahmed Tinubu’s Economic and Renewed Hope Agenda, has been intentional in pursuit of policies that repositioned the Service from a traditional revenue-collecting agency to a reform-driven institution. The policies, anchored on three […]

By Ochereome Nnanna, CHAIRMAN, EDITORIAL BOARD I am currently on a media tour of Katsina State, I think there are things you must bear in ,y about this historic state situated squarely in the middle of Upper Northern Nigeria. This state, which governed by Malam Dikko Umar Radda, is undergoing rapid development in multiple sectors, […]

In the high-stakes theatre of Edo South politics, there is a fine line between a political alliance and a political liability. The people of Edo are historically hospitable, but they are also sensitive to any perception of external influence in their local affairs.

By Alim Abubakre Across Africa’s boardrooms, artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from a distant concept to a central strategic concern. Directors approve digital transformation budgets. Executives commission data initiatives. Organisations experiment with automation and predictive tools. Yet many institutions across Nigeria, Kenya and Egypt quietly face the same uncomfortable truth. Artificial intelligence promises extraordinary capability, but […]

By Sola Fanawopo Nigeria is currently walking a fiscal tightrope. With oil income volatile, debt servicing obligations mounting, and inflationary pressures squeezing the economy, the Federal Government’s drive for revenue optimisation is both logical and urgent. In principle, the introduction of the Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Project (RevOP) is a step in the right direction. […]

The nascent AI revolution is not just driving electricity consumption and massive demand for additional capacity—it is reshaping how power is built, maintained, and delivered.

Right of Reply –  By FELIX AYANRUOH  The Former Deputy President of the Senate and Former Delta State APC gubernatorial candidate, Ovie Omo-Agege’s recent statement of healing and reconciliation is a smoke screen to distract the Urhobos, Deltans and Nigerians of his deceptive, self-aggrandizing, and wicked plans to once again cause division in our polity and the Urhobo […]

By EJIRO OFOYE The tragic killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, allegedly by ASP Nuhu Usman, is not just another entry in Nigeria’s growing list of extrajudicial killings—it is a stark reminder that the promise of police reform remains painfully unfulfilled. What happened in Effurun is not an isolated incident. It is a […]

By Moshood Oshunfurewa The office of the Attorney General of  the Federation (AGF) occupies one of the most consequential positions in Nigeria’s constitutional democracy. As the Chief Law Officer of the Federation, the AGF is not merely a political appointee; he is the custodian of legality, the interpreter of state power, and, ideally, the guardian […]

By Dr Emmanuel Ulayi  When delegates from across West Africa converged on the Abuja Continental Hotel on April 22–23, 2026, the agenda was clear but ambitious: to rewire how social security services will reach the people who need them most. For two days, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) 2026 West Africa Technical Seminar placed one […]

By Peter Dama Today, I want to draw attention to an issue that quietly affects millions of Nigerians every day — not hunger alone, but what experts call HIDDEN HUNGER, which more broadly refers to micronutrient deficiency. Across our country, many families are able to eat, yet they are still not receiving the essential vitamins […]