Atiku’s Border Promise: Between political expediency and Nigeria’s national interest
By Okey IBEKE Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027 may appeal to traders and border communities who depend on cross-border commerce. But the promise raises a more important question: what exactly does he intend to reopen? The Federal Government has challenged the premise of the […]
BTO’s Leadership Triumphs over needless attacks by agents of government in Tinubu’s 2027 re-election surge
By Dele Alejolowo The campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 is surging with unstoppable momentum in Ondo State, propelled by the tireless efforts of numerous support groups, nearly all bearing the indelible imprint of the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, popularly known as BTO. Despite unwarranted attacks from agents of the […]
Dangote Refinery: One year, one refinery, a nation transformed
By ABIODUN ALADE In just 12 months, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has shifted Nigeria from fuel importer to regional energy supplier, stabilised its currency, slashed fuel costs, and sparked an industrial revival. As Africa’s largest refinery marks its first year of operation, it stands as a bold symbol of private ambition driving national transformation. One year […]
The Case for Establishing State Police in Nigeria: Balancing security, federalism, and civil oversight
By Prof. Mannixs E. Paul Nigeria is facing one of the most difficult periods in its security history. From terrorism and insurgency in the Northeast to kidnapping and banditry in the Northwest, and from farmer-herder conflicts in the Middle Belt to rising urban crime in major cities, the country has become increasingly unsafe. These threats […]
Beyond Blame – Ruth Otabor’s Death and the lessons for a Nation in transition
By Eyengho Besidone The tragic death of Ms. Ruth Otabor, a young woman whose life was cruelly cut short by an accident involving a Dangote truck, has once again turned the Nigerian social space into a theatre of outrage, accusations, and demands. But as the dust of controversy rises, one cannot help but wonder: are we truly […]
From Brasilia with love: When Nigeria, Brazil renew partnership
By ABDULAZIZ ABDULAZIZ “At a time when protectionism and unilateralism have been making a comeback, Nigeria and Brazil reaffirm their bet on free trade and productive integration.” – President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva The image of President Bola Tinubu and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva clasping their hands together, their faces beaming with […]
