Assessing the appointment of Gen Christopher Musa as defence minister
By Malik Samuel Less than a week after President Bola Tinubu declared a ‘nationwide security emergency’, the defence minister, Mohammed…
Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers
WITH the death of Dr. Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo (14 April 1935 – 6 April 2025) and that of the…
Why lawmakers must take a second look at Excise Bill
AT a time when Nigeria is working hard to stabilise its economy, strengthen investor confidence, and rebuild the manufacturing sector,…
PEBEC rating as another testament to Makinde’s superior ideas
IT’S been six years and six months since ‘Seyi Makinde became Governor of Oyo State despite being branded inexperienced and…
Championing peace, security in N/Delta
DR. Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, cuts the image of a man who came prepared to…
The Majeobaje story
By: Gbenga Nadi WHEN on Monday November 5, 2025, Majeobaje Community Development Initiative (Majeobaje) invited members of the press to…
The Majeobaje story
By Gbenga Nadi WHEN, on Monday, November 5, 2025, Majeobaje Community Development Initiative (Majeobaje) invited members of the press to…
Papaya’s ‘Night Market’ stands on a tripod of desperation, choices, and consequences
By: Hashim Yussuf Amao Desperation, choice, and consequence are seldom mistaken for separate strangers. They are not; they’re kin. Matter-of-factly,…
A new beginning for the South-South
By: Ebikila Kwokwo IN the broader context of Nigeria’s growth, the South-South region has consistently been a mix of promise…
Right decision, wrong reason: On scrapping of mother tongue education policy
By: Olufemi Taiwo I have been monitoring the many reactions to the announcement of a momentous change in public policy…
Coup: How ECOWAS disengagement could entrench narco-power in Guinea-Bissau
By Adejumo Kabir Adeniyi and Dr. Ola Bello Guinea-Bissau's military coup has triggered widespread regional condemnation, with the Economic Community…
Arewa Consultative Youth Movement: Hand of Esau and Voice of Jacob on Zacch Adedeji
Ordinarily, the campaign by Arewa Consultative Youth Movement on an ambiguous, spurious and veiled scraggy allegation for which they are…
Osun 2026: Ogunbiyi is light years ahead of other APC aspirants
With the groundswell of support from all the major stakeholders and leaders in Osun State’s All Progressives Congress, it is…
Five signs you are failing as a leader
Leadership goes beyond simply holding a position or giving instructions. It is about guiding people, inspiring progress, and creating an…
Six Ways to Build Lasting Motivation
In today's world, where people live with lots of hopes, you will wake up some days and be ready to…
5 core values every responsible individual should uphold
Responsibility is a reflection of who we are and how we live. Being responsible means making choices that honour both…
Regional policing anchored on regional development
PRESIDENT Tinubu’s declaration of a nationwide security emergency is one of the most consequential decisions of the Fourth Republic. A…
Nigeria’s endless struggle with pluralism
THE sun was just beginning to set over the small village of Kakadu, a quiet settlement perched at the point…
Tunji Ojo leads Nigeria into digital future with emergency passport
NIGERIA’s quest for a modern and people centered immigration system has taken a remarkable leap forward as the Federal Government…
Retribution campaign against Kainji Lake National Park
By: Frank Meke Niger State is, without dispute, Nigeria’s largest landmass—a territory blessed with abundant mineral deposits, vast rivers, rich…
