Governance not guns will secure West Africa
By Lawal Farouq A recent West Africa Security Retreat has warned that lasting peace will come not from firepower but from accountable institutions, resilient governance, and the trust of citizens. West Africa has been fighting insecurity for decades, yet the region remains trapped in a cycle of violence. Extremist groups regroup after defeats, criminal networks adapt […]
Niger flood tragedy regrettable, but preventable
“Green infrastructure refers to natural systems that provide environmental services, wetlands, vegetated swales, urban forests, rain gardens, and permeable surfaces”
Adebisi calls for smarter tobacco policy as Nigeria risks South Africa’s mistakes
By Yusuff Adebisi Adebayo A new comparative policy analysis is sparking debate over Nigeria’s approach to tobacco control, as health experts point to lessons from New Zealand’s progressive harm reduction strategy and South Africa’s more restrictive, but less effective, model. The report, titled A Tale of Two Nations, draws a sharp contrast between New Zealand’s […]
Tinubu’s two years: Still hoping
By SUNNY IKHIOYA In the weeks leading up to the May 29 anniversary date President Bola Tinubu was sworn into office, we have been serenaded by the vuvuzela-type noise from the government propaganda machinery. Chest-beating, stupendous growth, superficial economic figures, waves of decampees, projects upon projects launching, and many more. They are grinning from ear […]
Polly’s True Confessions
By Ejiro Gray They called it “Shoreline Gyrations”, cool name for a wild party, right? But to me, it was Club Plastic all the way. Swirls of forgotten fishing lines and fragments of old fishing nets, bottle caps, glitter, and me, particle of what used to be packaging foam, turned free spirit. But it’s not just me in that category, we are quite a number. In a sense, “Monozygotic” is a word that […]
Two years of Gov Otu’s flourishing journey of progress, purpose: A postmortem
By Linus Obogo Exactly a week ago, on the 29th of May, the Calabar International Convention Centre shimmered with more than just lights—it pulsed with the heartbeat of a grateful people. From the steep mountains of Obanliku to the glistening banks of Bakassi, Cross Riverians from every walk of life gathered beneath the sweeping roof […]
An Idea Whose Time Has Come: Why Dr. Ibrahim Bangura embodies Sierra Leone’s path to redemption
By Emameh Gabriel “The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality” – Dante Alighieri’s timeless warning echoes through Sierra Leone’s current crossroads. As America’s recent visa restrictions place this West African nation in the company of states like Venezuela and Turkmenistan, the country finds […]
How Oyetola is transforming Nigeria’s marine and blue economy
By BOLAJI AKINOLA As Nigeria commemorates the second anniversary of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, one of the most transformative stories emerging from the corridors of governance is the extraordinary rise of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, a ministry birthed in August 2023 under the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Conceived to unlock […]
A Bold Step for Stability and Progress: Tinubu and Ganduje’s vision for legislative continuity
Tackling turnover through party continuity is a new way of solving this pernicious challenge in Nigeria’s democracy
Continuity as Strategy: APC’s path to stability and continued dominance led by President Tinubu, Ganduje and Gov Uzodinma
The APC’s 2023 victory was no accident. It was the product of unity, strategic planning, and a clear governance agenda
We’ll not let Trump whitewash the history of apartheid in South Africa
By HAMILTON ODUNZE In a blatant attempt to whitewash the history of apartheid in South Africa, Donald Trump accused South Africa of genocide against white South Africans. Therefore, he sent a private plane to bring 59 White South Africans for resettlement in the United States. Trump’s claim that this was to correct the ‘egregious’ actions of the […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ legal situation
In considering the complexities of Mr. Combs’ legal situation, a single, overarching concern emerges as paramount.
An open letter to Lagos State indigenes from De-Renaissance Patriots Foundation
By Miftah Bolaji Are For centuries, Lagos State stood as a proud inheritance passed down through generations of indigenous families and communities with deep-rooted ties to the land, its culture, and its customs. But today, many sons and daughters of this land watch in silence as political power, economic opportunity, and cultural identity slip further […]
Unlocking Ondo’s potential to industrialisation through skills development
By NETUFO JASPER As we chart a path toward the sustainable development of Ondo State, it is essential to recognise the transformative power of industrialisation in shaping economies, generating employment, and elevating the quality of life for our people. With a rich heritage in agriculture, fisheries, and abundant mineral resources, Ondo State stands at a […]
26 Years Of Civil Rule: Time to reclaim the true meaning of democracy
By Ezenwa Nwagwu As Nigeria marks 26 years of uninterrupted civil rule, there have been many conversations on the trajectory of our democracy, whether it has genuinely evolved or simply stumbled forward, weighed down by old habits and unfulfilled promises. Of course, there are also those who, with honorable intentions, beat their chests and highlight […]
When ‘Solidarity’ is Sold By the Hour: A Comedy at the Federal Secretariat
By Emameh Gabriel They say when the lizard wages war against the rain, it is not because the rain has sinned, but because the lizard has forgotten it cannot fly. Such was the comic-like spectacle I stumbled upon today at the entrance of the Federal Secretariat, where a handful of protesters, armed with rented actors […]
