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 […]
The whispers of renewal: Delta’s creeks breathe again
By Ebenezer Adurokiya The tranquility and placidity of the once turbulent creeks along Warri rivers-stretching to Escravos, Ugborodo, and across Gbaramatu Kingdom, as well as the Ilaje enclaves all in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State-is unsettling. How, on earth, can this ‘wickedness’ persist at a time when hardship pervades the land? This writer […]
The weaponization of justice and the injustice faced by Dan Etete
By Jeremiah Perekeme Owoupele In the intricate corridors of global jurisprudence, the scales of justice often tip under the weight of political machinations and economic interests. The case of Dan Etete, Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum, epitomizes how legal systems can be manipulated, leading to profound personal and national injustices. Dan Etete, appointed as Nigeria’s […]
PAP: The Merchants of Niger Delta and the campaign against Otuaro
By Abai Francis For more than six decades, the Niger Delta region of Nigeria through its vast crude oil resources has generated wealth for the country. Unfortunately, while its resources have helped transformed other economies of the world and its wealth has made elites of other citizens, the region and its inhabitants have continued to […]
Ribadu: What Gambaryan did not know
A few days ago, Tigran Gambaryan, an embattled executive of Binance, the American cryptocurrency exchange firm, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his account of his incarceration in Nigeria
Honoring a father-like leader: Chief Edwin Clark
By Jennifer Oma Adasen In life’s journey, few individuals leave an unforgettable imprint on our hearts, shaping our paths with wisdom, strength, and unwavering support. You were more than a leader; you were a father to many—a beacon of hope in times of uncertainty and a pillar of strength in moments of weakness. I still […]
Leo Stan Ekeh at 69: Epiphany of a digital democrat
As he turns 69, Saturday, February 22, Leo Stan Ekeh, Africa’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur, has truly come of age
Things to note before public hearing on tax reform bills
By Arabinrin Aderonke The Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives are poised to commence a 5-days public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills, scheduled for Monday, February 24, and Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Senate and from February 26 to Friday, February 28, 2025, at the House of Representatives. This Executive Bill, introduced by […]
2027: Beyond the intrigues and horse-trading in Nigeria’s party politics
By AMINU JAHUN Political feelers indicate that the next presidential election could be one of the most crucial in the Fourth Republic, with the prospects to either deepen democracy, or ominously to throw it overboard. The unusual bid by the ruling party to cling to power beyond 2027, and if possible to political eternity, and the […]
Anambra: The Crossroads Before the APC and a Test of Strategy and Vision
By Nnenna Agbai As the political drums beat louder ahead of this year’s Anambra State governorship election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) finds itself at a critical juncture. The party, which has steadily grown into a formidable opposition force in the state, now stands on the precipice of a defining moment. The choices it makes […]
Generational difference: Shifting experiences and the seeds of conflict
By HALIMA ABDULAZEEZ The recent violent confrontation between a young Nigerian female student Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious and her lecturer Dr Chukwudi Okoye should give us pause. The phrase “No gree for anyone,” popularised in 2024, seems to have taken deep root in the hearts of Gen Zs, manifesting in alarming ways. The incident happened at […]
Rebranding Armed Forces Remembrance Day as Armistice Day
By ADAMU RABIU The Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day, an annual event observed every January 15 to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the Nigerian Armed Forces who lost their lives and limbs in active service to the nation, is a day to honour Nigeria’s fallen heroes, veterans, and their families. The day has come and gone, […]
Lack of Productivity existential challenge for the Nigerian economy
By Mr Ufuoma Ubiebor Optimism, pessimism, which is right to choose in the present Nigeria economy? If we must choose optimism with the current state of our economy, meaning we must recalibrate all sectors of our economy to be more productive so as to enable us shoot our balloon astronomically and position properly in the […]
Seyi Tinubu: A success more than just the Name
By BOLATITO ADEBOLA It was General Colin Powell, first African-American Secretary of States who said ‘Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence.’ This quote can best describe the trajectory of Oluseyi Afolabi Tinubu. There is no gainsaying that the influence of parents on their children’s success is profound […]
Gift Johnbull: Championing South-South engagement in President Tinubu’s administration
By Godsknow Pereye In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian politics and governance, few individuals embody the spirit of grassroots mobilization, strategic influence, and civic responsibility as profoundly as Gift Johnbull. Currently serving as the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Community Engagement (South-South), Johnbull has carved a niche for herself as a […]
Everything is going up—except our hopes
By EZINWANNE ONWUKA When the Federal Government removed fuel subsidy two years ago, many Nigerians braced for tough times as this singular action triggered a ripple effect on virtually every aspect of life. Fuel prices skyrocketed and left many of us struggling to fill our tanks. Prices of goods and services shot up overnight. The cost […]
