Nigeria’s greatest obstacle may be its opinion of itself
Why the Way We Think About Nigeria Matters as Much as the Problems We Face By Folabi Ogunleye “A nation's future is shaped not only by the quality of its…
The burden of reform and the reward of perseverance
By Dare Ojepe There are moments in the life of a nation when history demands a choice between comfort and courage. Comfort whispers that difficult decisions can be postponed. Courage…
Why the centre-states’ partnership and alignment matter
By Tunde Rahman Twenty-seven years into unbroken democracy, Nigeria’s federal structure remains our best tool for managing diversity and delivering development. But federalism is neither a contest between Abuja and…
Who benefits when Nigeria’s flagship energy company is publicly vilified?
By Olufemi Soneye Senator Adams Oshiomhole is one of Nigeria’s most recognizable political figures. As a former labour leader, governor, national party chairman and now senator, his words carry enormous…
Six-year single tenure for the president and governors: A solution or a distraction?
By Monday Ubani The recent renewed call for a single six-year tenure for Nigeria's President and Governors has reignited once again an important constitutional debate. The central argument of proponents…
Not a fodder for politics: Orire abduction & security challenges
By Tunde Rahman The recent abduction of schoolchildren in Ahoro-Esiele Community, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, remains deeply distressing. On May 15, 2026, heartless kidnappers abducted 38 schoolchildren,…
The TinuBOOM is coming:The early returns are beginning to show
By Ademola Oshodi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised reform at the start of his administration. Those reforms were necessary, but they have placed real pressure on many Nigerians. Families have…
Bola Tinubu: The man who took the bullet for Nigeria to survive
By Bayo Onanuga With politicking intensifying ahead of the January 2027 election, opposition politicians have escalated their campaign of misinformation and calumny to diminish the impact and achievements of this…
Are we at a judicial crossroads with the decisions of Justices Umar and Omotosho on INEC’s electoral guidelines?
By Monday Ubani The two decisions of the Federal High Court delivered respectively by Justice Mohammed G. Umar and Justice James Kolawole Omotosho are already generating intense constitutional and electoral…
Curbing insecurity in Nigeria: A framework for coordinated response
By Jerry Uchenna Nwohu ABSTRACT Nigeria's security landscape has become increasingly complex, with armed groups operating across multiple regions including Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, and Borno states. Despite significant military expenditures…