Rethinking security in a federal Nigeria
THE current national discourse on establishing a dual policing system in Nigeria marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s efforts to…
Decolonising the map, decolonising the mind
THE first thing that ever showed me the world was a map. I must have been quite young when Mr.…
Building security through coordination, intelligence and public trust
THE security-sector results recorded in the third quarter of 2026 provide a useful window into the changing character of Nigeria’s…
Marwa: A general who ages backwards at 73
LET me start with a confession that has become something of a running joke among those of us who work…
Makinde: The Aare of liveability
Last Saturday in Ibarapaland, the air carried the kind of solemn electricity reserved for moments that bend history. As the…
Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity: Why literacy matters to Nigeria
By Nkechi Christopher LITERACY should grow with the individual. A child’s literacy journey does not begin when the child enters…
Yari’s politics of continuity
One of the easiest mistakes in political communication is to begin a politician’s story from the day he receives an…
Dolly Parton: At the juncture where wisdom and spirituality meet existence
Dolly Parton was just simply a singer, a country musician; she was a force of nature that held her own…
The growing menace of agberos in Lagos
When a Zombie Apocalypse breaks out, those who created it are often not able to control it until it spurns…
Senator Buba, banditry and social media mercenaries
I approach national security and intelligence operations with deliberate caution. Revealing successes too early can compromise ongoing missions; failures narrated…
Kashim Shettima has a story young Nigerians can learn from @60
Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s Vice President, former two-term Governor of Borno, banker, politician, and businessman, has a story young people can…
2027: Tunji-Ojo’s massive mobilisation for President Tinubu
RECENTLY, when the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, put a lie to the border-reopening falsehood of former Vice President…
DSS under Ajayi: Institutional restraint that should earn applause
THE decision by the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, to approach the Federal High…
Govt agencies must build trust beyond announcements
ONE of the most recurring problems confronting Nigeria since independence is not simply the failure of government policies, but the…
Rethinking security in a federal Nigeria
By Frederick I. Braimah THE current national discourse on establishing a dual policing system in Nigeria marks a pivotal moment…
Witchcraft in Africa: When belief becomes an accusation
The Toyin Falola Interview’s discussion on witchcraft in Africa has now taken place, and it has left us with a…
What tobacco harm reduction means for Nigeria
EVERY few years, one country captures global attention in public health, not necessarily because it has solved a problem, but…
Osun polls, Adeleke’s victory and the power of volunteers
THE governorship election in Osun State which was held on August 15, 2026 was an election of many colours. There…
Fasoranti at 100: The search for Yoruba political direction
THE centenary celebration of Pa Reuben Fasoranti in Lagos on Friday was more than an occasion to honour a 100…
LP’s misdirection and the need for Supreme Court intervention
SINCE the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, released the Official Campaign Timetable for the 2027 General Elections, all attention has…
