By OGAGA IFOWODO The proclamation by President Bola Tinubu of a state of emergency in Rivers State in a last-ditch effort to end the protracted political crisis that had finally begun to threaten the peace and purse of the entire nation has, predictably, drawn widespread condemnation. And truth be told, President Tinubu laid both of his […]

By Randy Igali The word patriot is derived from the Greek word “patriots,” which simply mean “of one’s father.” According to the Merriam-Webster, the word entered the English lexicon through the French word “patrite,” which means “fellow countryman.” In 1912, J. R. Miller, aptly described the situation when patriots are made. According to Miller, times […]

By Stephen Adewale This rejoinder is a response to a column that graced the pages of the Nigerian Tribune on March 16, 2025, titled “Nasir El-Rufai and the Philosophy of Nothing.” The piece was penned by Festus Adedayo, one of my cherished wordsmiths, a maestro of prose whose pen drips with both wit and wisdom. […]

By OBIOTIKA TOOCHUKWU Sensitivity is the vibe and inspiration that lies within each and every created being. Most times we choose to mull or numb the promptings to address a particular challenge or re-invent an object, idea due to a pressing necessity. Thomas Edison who invented the electric light bulb, motion picture camera, amongst other things, […]

By IKE WILLIE-NWOBU  As challenges in Nigeria have mounted, everything the country holds dear has come under vicious attack. Family life, societal values, communal living, education, national ethics, and indeed everything the country cherishes has been mercilessly scrutinised. Perhaps, as Nigeria has struggled to adjust to the rising dysfunction, nothing has come under more pressure than […]

By Taminu Yakubu Throughout history, leadership has never been measured by mere occupancy of office but by the ability to act decisively in the face of disorder. From the ancient philosopher-kings of Plato’s Republic, tasked with safeguarding justice, to Sun Tzu’s Art of War, which emphasizes preemptive action against internal threats, it has been clear that […]

By ABDOULAYE KAY In Yoruba culture, being called an “Omo Ale” is one of the worst insults imaginable. It doesn’t just mean “bastard” in a biological sense — it’s a moral judgment. An Omo Ale is someone who has betrayed the values of honesty, integrity, and communal responsibility. On the other hand, an “Omoluabi” represents […]

All political systems experience conflicts and contestations for their control. By the rational choice theory and as dissected in Gareth Morgan’s seminal work…

By Vincent G. Uba I have had serious thoughts as to why a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, who just graduated from the university and about to enter job market, was so hasty in making a video condemning the Federal Government and insulting the president of her country, branding him “terrible.” Instead of her […]

By Emmanuel Okoroafor Entrepreneurship is often portrayed as a journey of innovation, financial independence, and self-actualisation. But in Nigeria, it is more of a battle — a relentless struggle against an unforgiving system. From unreliable infrastructure to suffocating bureaucracy, Nigerian entrepreneurs are forced to navigate a harsh environment where survival often depends not just on […]