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 […]
Questioning motives behind reps’ summon on Benue, Zamfara Govs, Assemblies
Many Nigerians were taken aback when news broke some few days ago that the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned Governor Hyacinth Alia…
NDDC’s rapid drift from its core mandate: A cause for serious concern
By Julius Timiebi The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was established as an intervention agency to address the developmental challenges in the oil-rich Niger Delta. However, with the exception of only two individuals, most Managing Directors and Chairmen have unfortunately used the Commission’s resources as a springboard for their overreaching gubernatorial ambitions. From Timi Alaibe to […]
The quiet flame shines brightest: An Ode to Igho Sanomi at 50
Yes, Igho Sanomi at 50 exceeds a headline; it is a hymn. A ballad of enterprise without arrogance. Of power without pride. Of faith without fanaticism
Three million bpd oil production by 2030: A dream Nigeria must wake from
By Andrew Agenmonmen By Andrew Agenmonmen I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it is very unlikely this lofty and unrealistic target can be met. Even 2.5 million per day is unlikely. I will try to dissect the reasons why. It is critical Nigeria adopts a sober realization of the challenges facing […]
Sokoto 2027: A look at frontrunners for governorship
By Bonaventure Melah As Nigerian politician align and realign across party lines and other considerations preparatory to the 2027 general election, stakeholders in Sokoto State are also strategizing on who occupies the No. 1 seat at the Government House. Although Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, the incumbent governor of the state came to office in 2023 […]
That you had a good mother doesn’t mean your father had a good wife
•Behind Her Halo, A Father’s Unspoken Truth By Stephanie Shakaa They say every story has two sides. But in many homes,especially African homes, perhaps even globally only one is ever truly heard. The nurturing, sacrificial, ever-loving mother becomes the bedrock of childhood nostalgia. She is immortalized in memory, sanctified in speech. Songs are sung in her honor. Tears fall at […]
Ooni, Alaafin: Let’s unite for progress of Yorubaland
By Temidayo Akinsuyi This article was necessitated by the events that took place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, when the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo refused to stand up to greet the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, who had approached to exchange pleasantries with him and other monarchs at a programme organised by Nigeria’s […]
Building a Culture of Open Science in Nigeria: The Leadership Journey of Dr. Fatimah Jibril Abduldayan
By Benedict Aguele In a world increasingly driven by data, access to knowledge is no longer a privilege—it is a right. At the heart of this transformative movement in Nigeria is Dr. Fatimah Jibril Abduldayan, a visionary librarian, academic leader, and advocate for open science. Through her commitment to equitable access to information, Dr. Abduldayan […]
What one moment of public humiliation taught me about grace, growth, and mental health
Copied, pasted, and published by someone else without credit. I called it out publicly. I asked, respectfully, to be credited. What happened next wasn’t an apology, it was an attack
Co-location as a bold evolution in new age hospitality
By KOFO JOSEPH The world of hospitality is undergoing a bold transformation, ushered in by evolving consumer expectations, rapid technological advancements, and changing social dynamics. At the forefront of this transformation is the concept of “new age hospitality,” a movement that prioritises not just comfort and convenience but holistic experiences that blend work, leisure, and lifestyle […]
