Senator Tony Nwoye: Celebrating a man of courage and selfless leadership
By Afam Victor Ogene As I reflect on the remarkable journey of my dear friend and leader, Ayaka Nsugbe, Senator Dr. Tony Nwoye, on his special day of birthday anniversary,…
Amusan: The gentleman industrialist bringing people and power together in Ogun
By Faith Adedayo In the ever-evolving political landscape of Ogun State, a familiar name resonates with both the grassroots and the elite: Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan. A two-time member of…
𝐓𝐡𝐞 5% s𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐧 f𝐮𝐞𝐥: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵?
By Taiwo Oyedele This note seeks to clarify matters arising regarding the 5% fuel surcharge in the new tax laws. The charge is not a new tax introduced by the…
The bond between President Tinubu and VP Shettima
By Tunde Rahman Long before President Bola Tinubu decided on Vice President Kashim Shettima, who turned 59 last week, as his running mate in the last presidential election, both of…
From fragility to foundations: Inside PBAT’s political economy
By Tanimu Yakubu In early 2024, Nigeria’s naira collapsed to ₦1,800 per dollar, rattling households and businesses alike. By August 2025, it had strengthened to ₦1,525. For President Bola Ahmed…
Amusan’s bold template to tackle insecurity in Ogun
By Habib Adedeji Insecurity has become one of the gravest challenges confronting Nigeria today. From the North West to the North East, and even in the South East, communities are…
Why Lagos. Yes Lagos. (And Abuja too). The North is mobilized. Not Marginalized
By Sunday Dare Daily Trust' recent headline screamed: “In Two Years, Lagos Gets ₦3.9 Trillion Projects.” Sensational, Yes. Accurate? Hardly. Numbers without context are not facts. They are distortions—weaponized to…
Northwest: The lion’s share of Tinubu’s projects
By Tanimu Yakubu The Lagos Illusion The viral chart bundles together national infrastructure—federal highways, coastal transport corridors, and legacy roads—and labels them “Lagos-only projects.” By that logic, the Kano–Maiduguri expressway…
From Devaluation to Domination: How Tinubu’s exchange rate reforms turned the 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 to call it a currency collapse. The naira plunged to…
Vivian Adaora Okoye: Unlocking the drama in womanhood
By James Irabor For many women, pain is carried in silence. When life hurts, the instinct is to withdraw, to hide behind a smile, and quietly bleed inside. But silence…