By Gbenga Abiola The recent influx of opposition party members into the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a testament to the effectiveness of President Bola Tinubu’s development strategy. The implementation of economic stimulus packages has enabled governors to drive development initiatives across state and local government tiers, fostering a new era of economic growth and […]

By TUNDE RAHMAN “When the debate is lost, slander becomes the loser’s tool.” It looks like the Greek philosopher Socrates had Nigeria in mind when he made the statement above. How does one rationalise a situation where notable opposition figures choose the rather pathetic path of self-immolation instead of putting their political camps in order, […]

By SHUAIB AGAKA Over half of Nigeria’s government-funded IT projects—an alarming 56 percent—have failed to meet their intended objectives. According to Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, these failures go far beyond statistical data. They represent broken digital services, billions of naira in wasted taxpayer funds, and missed opportunities to transform […]

By OSAGIE IZE-IYAMU In the halls of modern political history, few leaders were as underestimated at the start and as celebrated at the end as Konrad Adenauer, the first Chancellor of post-war West Germany. Elected in 1949 by a razor-thin margin of just one vote, rumours swirled that he may have even cast the decisive […]

By Dayo Oyinlola Across the globe, millions of children face complex challenges that hinder their ability to thrive. From poor nutrition and lack of access to healthcare, to exposure to unsafe environments and limited opportunities for recreation and development, many children live in a constant state of vulnerability. According to a joint report by the […]

The move has ignited a storm of controversy, with insiders suggesting a more troubling reality. The official narrative from NNPC frames the shutdown as important

By ADEMOLA LAWRENCE Since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999, the political landscape has resembled a never-ending Nollywood drama complete with multiple parts, numerous plot twists, and no real conclusion. The saga continues, often devoid of ideological substance, driven by personal interests rather than national progress. As a student of political science and a journalist with […]

By Enewaridideke Ekanpou Everything has a season on earth. There is a season to appoint people into political offices. There is a season to recall such people when there is an earthquake-like infraction. There is also a season to call people to order for corresponding step-retracing and reconnection just as there is equally a season […]

By Ezenwa Nwagwu Is Nigeria truly moving towards a one-party state? This narrative has been gaining traction. Indeed, a small library of commentaries has been growing around the issue in recent weeks and, quite frankly, has also got me thinking. What is driving this perception? Is it simply a reflection of the growing weakness and […]

By Henry Ikoh The political exploit of the All Progressives Congress APC in the South East region up until now can least be described as a success . It had remained a strong base for erstwhile ruling Peoples Democratic Party , PDP and the All Progressive Grand Alliance , APGA . In recent time from […]