Destiny Fulfilled: Rashidi Ladoja and the endurance of the Olubadan throne
By Dare Adeleke What is destined cannot be overturned; the heavens themselves will guide the seekers of truth. The announcement…
Central Lagos Business District needs cleansing…
By Tajudeen Olanrewaju The recent unfortunate incident around the Mandilas area in Lagos Island, which led to the death of…
Before the curtain is drawn on Oyo’s N300bn loan debacle
By: Babajide Alex Adetunji The recent decision of the Oyo State Government to approach the House of Assembly for approval…
Olawepo-Hashim: Why Nigeria needs this bridge builder in 2027
By: Ali Attahiru IN every generation, a few names rise above the noise of politics to embody the deeper aspirations…
Who controls Osun’s political streets?
By: Comrade Ajanlekoko Fidipote A frequent question in the minds of analysts locally and nationally is who control Osun political…
Ekiti APC primary and Oyebanji as Numero Uno
By: Richard Olufemi Bamisile Under an ideal democracy, expression of interest for any electoral position, is an inalienable right of…
Mob justice and the death of Khadijah: A mirror of Nigeria’s collapsing justice system
By: Nusrat Lasisi “The failure to prevent mob violence of law enforcement agencies, especially the Nigeria Police Force, to investigate…
Restoring dignity, securing the future: The case for globally competitive academic salaries in Nigeria
By: Prof. Adebola A. ADERIBIGBE In June 2025, a story circulated about a university professor who grows and sells vegetables…
Aliyu Wamakko: Unassuming General of northern politics
By Emmanuel Ado SENATOR Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, the former governor of Sokoto State and the senator representing the Sokoto North…
The Ogun State we deserve
WHEN Ogun State was created on February 3, 1976, from the old Western State, it was not merely another boundary…
Between El-Rufai, Tinubu, NSA and Gov Uba Sani
By Yunana Shibkau THE unfolding political scenario in Nigeria with respect to Kaduna State and the need to promptly respond…
Police harassment of Nigerian youth: A struggle for justice and dignity
By Arewa Abimbola The Nigeria Police Force, established to serve and protect, has in many cases become an institution associated…
Why Ekiti NASS assessment must be called into question
By Sunday Olajide HOLDING elected representatives accountable is a cornerstone of democracy. In principle, the initiative by the Justice Development…
Why Lagos. Yes Lagos. (And Abuja too). The North mobilised, not marginalised
DAILY Trust’ recent headline screamed: “In Two Years, Lagos Gets ₦3.9 Trillion Projects.” Sensational, yes. Accurate? Hardly. Numbers without context…
South-South diplomacy: What Tinubu’s Brazil visit means for Nigeria’s immediate economic needs
For a country fighting inflation and an unstable economy, this is a big win, specifically for Nigeria. President Tinubu, with…
The politics and Tinubu’s wishes to Shettima
In a nation gripped by tension and political intrigue, even the simple act of celebrating birthdays and anniversaries of public…
The Invisible Commodity: Why Charcoal Is Not on Nigeria’s Economic Map
When the federal government at the 2025 Forest Economy Summit announced plans to unlock $2 billion from Nigeria’s forest economy,…
Hidden dangers of buying land without a surveyor
Land remains one of the most sought-after investments in Nigeria, but for many buyers, the excitement of securing property often…
From devaluation to domination: How Tinubu’s exchange rate reforms turned naira into Nigeria’s export engine
By Tanimu Yakubu WHEN President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration dismantled Nigeria’s rigid foreign exchange regime in 2024, critics were quick…
Future of global payments in emerging markets: Are traditional banks faltering?
By Muyiwa Adegboye AS someone who has advocated against the operational structure of traditional banks in my region, I know…
