By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI SENEGAL claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations title with a tense 1–0 victory over hosts Morocco in a final overshadowed by controversy and high drama at AFCON 2025. The decisive breakthrough arrived early in extra time through Pape Gueye, whose moment of individual brilliance separated the sides. The midfielder surged forward […]
Northern Hegemony Falls Apart: How Power, Neglect and Insecurity Undermined a Once-Dominant Region FOR decades, Northern Nigeria stood at the centre of the country’s political gravity. It produced presidents, military leaders and power brokers who shaped Nigeria’s post-independence trajectory. Today, that dominance has thinned into uncertainty. Across the region, insecurity, economic stagnation and elite fragmentation […]
Why Nigerians Are Pushing Back Against New Tax Laws NIGERIA’S new tax laws were officially slated to take effect on January 1, but rather than signalling a smooth reform process, their rollout has ignited intense resistance, scepticism and debate across economic, legal and civic spaces. From labour activists and civil society groups to economists and […]
The Long Road to 2027 How Nigeria’s Political Future Is Being Negotiated Quietly ELECTIONS in Nigeria do not begin with campaign posters or rallies. They begin much earlier, in silence. The absence of noise should not be mistaken for inactivity. On the contrary, the most consequential political manoeuvres often occur […]
THE RETURN OF ARTS WRITING AND THE REINVENTION OF FILM REGULATION Husseini, Arts Writers and the Case for a Smarter Creative Economy The rebirth of the Arts and Culture Writers Association could not have come at a more critical moment for Nigeria’s creative economy. For Dr. Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director of the National Film and […]
Economic Hardship Turns Private Cars into Survival Tools in Abuja AS Nigeria’s economic pressures deepen, a quiet but telling transformation is unfolding on the roads of Abuja. Private cars—once reserved for personal convenience—are increasingly doubling as informal taxis, locally known as “kabu kabu”, as residents seek new ways to survive rising living costs. Across major […]
Small Businesses Cry Out as Costs Rise Nationwide SMALL business owners across Nigeria have renewed calls for urgent intervention by the Federal Government and key stakeholders, warning that rising operating costs, inflation and policy inconsistencies are pushing many enterprises to the brink of collapse. In separate interviews on Sunday in Abuja, operators across […]
From Doubt to Defiance: How the Super Eagles Reclaimed Their Pride Arrival Under Clouds of Doubt WHEN the Super Eagles touched down in Fes for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the atmosphere mirrored the mood back home—cold, wet, and uncertain. Nigeria arrived not as favourites, but as a wounded […]
Clean Cooking Takes Centre Stage in Climate Mitigation Efforts AS Nigeria grapples with the effects of climate change and environmental degradation, stakeholders are turning attention to an often-overlooked contributor—household cooking practices. At a market fair in Abuja, clean energy advocates showcased efficient cooking technologies designed to reduce emissions, protect public health and curb deforestation. The […]
Festive Boom Reveals Nigeria’s Tourism Promise—and Its Limits NIGERIA’S tourism industry recorded a significant upswing during the 2025 festive season, driven largely by the “Detty December” phenomenon and a strong influx of diaspora visitors. Tour operators across Lagos and other key destinations reported heightened activity as Nigerians abroad returned home to […]