INEC and the road to 2027
By Ayo Ododo There are probably few jobs in Nigeria more thankless than conducting an election. The winner thinks he won because the people loved him. The loser is often convinced he lost because somebody somewhere tampered with the process. Between the two stands the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), praised by one side, condemned […]
Nigeria National Honours Awards: Making a case for Matthew Okpebholo
By Andrew Eigbedion The Nigerian Presidency 3 weeks ago released the official list of 101 awardees for the 2025 Democracy Day National Honours, recognizing Nigerians, both living and dead, who have made significant contributions to the nation’s democratic journey and overall progress of the country. The Nigerian National Honours are a set of orders and […]
In the dark: Why electricity is the missing link in Nigeria’s revival
By JUDE DIKE In the endless cycles of policy drafts, committee reports, and national rebirth promises that define Nigerian governance, one truth remains glaring and painfully unresolved: Nigeria cannot and will not fix itself without fixing its power sector. Accessible, reliable electricity is not just a convenience, it is the protagonist in the grand narrative of national […]
Family insurance: Your invisible superhero
Imagine your family has a special superhero who shows up whenever money is needed. That superhero is called insurance.
Revolutionary return of sanitary culture in Abia
By EBERE UZOUKWA True leadership is often revealed not in the grand gestures, but in the quiet, decisive actions that touch everyday lives. In Abia State, Governor Alex Chioma Otti has once again demonstrated such leadership by restoring the long-abandoned house-to-house sanitary inspection service. This bold move signals a return to the essential values of public health, […]
Combating deepfake videos: A fight for Nigeria’s soul
By MUKHTAR MADOBI Lately, a disturbing video clip made the rounds across Nigerian social media. It showed men in Nigerian Army uniforms purportedly escorting cattle in Yelewata, Benue State. The voice-over, laced with sarcasm, bemoaned how soldiers were protecting cows instead of citizens. In a country already grappling with farmer-herder tensions, displaced communities, and a fragile security […]
