By ENEWARIDIDEKE EKANPOU The phenomenon of Africans migrating to different Western countries is a plague African countries are afflicted with. Border tensions and misgovernance in post-independent African countries constantly provoke thoughts of transnational migration in Africa. Transnational migration, terminologically recognised as ‘Japa’, is a single-minded survivalist move towards self-actualisation and social belonging.  Similarly, vindictively twisted thoughts […]

By Jack Okude  Bashir Bayo Ojulari, a mechanical engineer versed in the ecosystem of oil and gas, has spent roughly four months on the beat as Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). And if morning shows the day, as ideally it should, then the nation’s oil and gas behemoth […]

Since his inauguration in 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on bold economic reforms aimed at sanitising the hitherto erratic monetary policy Somersaults in Nigeria.

By Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika The nine local government areas of Delta North district that make up the proposed Anioma State The renewed advocacy for the creation of Anioma State has ignited robust discussions concerning linguistic affinity, geopolitical alignment, and broader socio-economic and political considerations. In this context, Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, an Ukwuani dialect speaker, linguist, development expert, […]

By O’TEGA OGRA Economic reform is never painless.  Every nation that has had to correct profound distortions has faced the same choice: take the hard medicine early, or delay and pay much more later. In times of public frustration, it is tempting to reach for the “gentle” option (the idea of gradual change) being pushed […]

By Adamu Musa Abdulkadir The air is thick with expectations. The smoke is everywhere and the fire appears not far off. The buzz is deafening, and now rising to a crescendo: Jonathan is Coming! Jonathan is Coming! Expectedly the jury is already out in full force with many pundits, commentators and self styled political strategists […]

By ADETORO BANWO The 80th anniversary of China and the international community’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression highlight the fundamental principles that shape China’s foreign policy. China consistently upholds peaceful coexistence, respect for national sovereignty, and non-interference in other nations’ affairs as core elements, which the international community should actively safeguard and uphold.  The 14-year […]

By Kennedy Mbele Africa’s growing role in global commerce is being shaped by a new generation of business leaders determined to challenge old narratives. Among them is Wilson Erhomo Micheal, a Nigerian executive whose career reflects the ambition and resilience of the continent’s emerging entrepreneurs. Born and raised in Nigeria, Micheal’s early years exposed him […]

By SUNNY IKHIOYA For once, in a very long time, the nation was in unison, expressing pure joy and fulfilment. You can feel, breathe, and catch it. It was so overwhelming that the Aso Rock seat of power was caught up with it, and the President and First Lady leading the way. People in a nation […]

By Mathew Ndeti After Sudanese authorities, through their official media, claimed to have downed a United Arab Emirates plane allegedly carrying Colombian “mercenaries” during its landing at Nyala Airport in Darfur, the narrative quickly collapsed under the scrutiny of the Western media, especially after it was inflated with allegations that “dozens” of mercenaries were killed. […]