Obafemi Hamzat and ‘government money’
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, spoke about the power sector the other day, and I wondered how many Nigerians heard him. In particular, I wondered if the…
Mixed Metaphors: Tinubu’s eight years of misery, famine and blood?
When I first heard Minister of Works David Umahi say that the Lagos-Calabar Highway would be completed by January 2026, I spilt my coffee. “I assure you that by January…
Wanted: a multi-dimensional insecurity offensive
As you may already have heard, the World Bank this week in Washington, DC, warned that poverty in Nigeria will increase by a whopping 3.6 percentage points by 2027. That…
The Abuja-Kano Road ‘kalokalo’
On April 14, 2025, President Bola Tinubu “flagged off” the reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano federal highway. Tinubu, for the record, was away on vacation in France in an endeavour mischievously…
State of The Nation: Banditry and Self-Deception of Northern Leaders By: Ifeanyi Izeze
Self-deception as defined by the English Dictionary is “the act of fooling oneself, of wilfully not accepting the obvious.” It also means self-deceit and self-delusion. How else could anybody have…
Tinubu-Buhari Partnership & Opposition’s Desperate Search For Validation
The special relationship between President Bola Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari has witnessed many remarkable moments. It has experienced dramatic and exciting times, just as there have been challenging…
Mixed metaphors: The loyalty line By Sonala Olumhense
You probably call it something else, but I call it the Loyalty Line: that routine line-up of top government—mostly security-related—officials in front of the presidential jet when a Nigerian leader…
Between I saw your missed call and I missed your call By Akeem Lasisi
A seasoned writer and literary art promoter, BM Dzukogi, revisited an old argument three days ago when he wondered aloud what was wrong in saying ‘I saw your missed call.’…
Plateau, Tsiga and Trump By Reuben Abati
“My brother, you do not look cheerful at all.” “I am just overwhelmed by everything” “Any personal issues? I hope there is no trouble in paradise and that Madam is…
Trump tariffs: Where is Africa in this matter?
International trade is advantageous for many socio-economic and political reasons, including revenue generation and friendliness. The more emphasis a country places on income generation, the less attachment it has to…
Uromi: Matching injustice for injustice By Abimbola Adelakun
Years ago, I had an unforgettable experience of nearly witnessing a lynching at Iwo Road in Ibadan. It was a typical day, and while standing at a bus stop, a…
Tribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd Birthday
A nation’s destiny is oftentimes shaped by the hands of a few, those anointed by providence to bear the burdens of hope, to forge paths where none existed, and to…
The Uromi 16 And The Problem With Nigeria By Reuben Abati
The killing last Friday of 16 Northern travellers along the Uromi-Ubiaja road in Edo state is an event that will live in infamy. Twenty-five travellers from Port Harcourt going home…
Insecurity: Who did not believe President Tinubu By Tunji Ajibade
President Bola Tinubu hosted a section of religious leaders at the State House of late. The guests made their case about how violent attacks happened in parts of the nation.…
Declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers Without Suspending FCT Minister Will Escalate Crisis — PeacePro*
The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has warned that the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State without suspending the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will…
The vindication of Akpabio’s honour – By Moffat Ekoriko
Martin Luther King Jr was a great American civil rights advocate. However, what made him stand out was not so much his activism as his oratorical skills. One of the…
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: The joke is on Akpabio, Senate – by Ikechukwu Amaechi
Exactly 30 years ago, women all over the world made a bold declaration in what came to be known as the Beijing Conference. The 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for…
Toxic Patriarchy And Senator Natasha’s Bravery – By Sa’adatu Aliyu
Nigeria’s legislative chamber is a disgrace. These are people deciding our fate, looking everything but serious. Watching them feels like being strapped to a chair and forced to watch and…
Shameful letter on Tinubu’s slavish Assembly By Tunde Odesola
Dear Uncle Ahmed, Kowtowing is when a kowtower bows before wealth, power and influence. But, Your Excellency, when I refer to you as ‘Uncle Ahmed’, I’m not on a bootlicking…
Statement By President Bola Tinubu On The Commencement Of The 2025 Lenten Season
As the Lenten Season commences, I extend heartfelt wishes to all Christians in Nigeria and worldwide who partake in this sacred time. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, the 40-day period is…