The Gbenga Hashim advantage: A new national economic mobilisation
By ODIAKA OLIKA Watching the recent exchange between the presidents of the NLC and TUC, one is struck by a disturbing irony. While organised labour debates the welfare and representation of Nigerian workers, millions of Nigerians continue to struggle with the cost of getting to work, school, markets and other essential destinations. The Federal Government’s […]
The President is not culprit
Our president has not committed a crime, nor is he a magician. He cannot singlehandedly fix what we have collectively broken
Now, South-East stands tall in Nigeria’s scheme of things
By Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo The sunshine states have taken over the South-East. Once seen as politically isolated, the South-East is now stepping boldly into the national arena, not as spectators, but as active architects of Nigeria’s future. This was the result of a deliberate, forward-thinking shift by key political leaders in the region, who, […]
Amupitan and Nigeria’s chance for electoral renewal
The recent announcement of Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presents a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s democracy.
Amupitan: When public scrutiny beautifies
By TAYE OBATERU Not unexpectedly, the announcement of the nomination of Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, has generated mixed reactions from various quarters. While many of those who know him either closely or from a distance have hailed his appointment as apt, some others have picked holes […]
The risk of a misinformed foreign policy
By NI’MAH ARIGBABU When the Nigerian government announced in 2025 that Japan had created a “special visa category” for young, highly skilled Nigerians, the story caught a lot of attention domestically and internationally. For a brief moment, it looked like a diplomatic triumph and proof that Nigeria could open new doors for its brightest talent abroad. But […]
