By AKINWUMI GBOLAHAN OMOGBOLAHAN The Politics of Discontent FEW issues generate stronger opinions in Nigeria today than the performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Since assuming office, the president has faced intense criticism over economic reforms that have dramatically increased living costs across the country. But amid the widespread frustration, a different argument has begun to […]
A Strategic Turn Toward Defence Self-Reliance In recent years, India has embarked on an ambitious effort to transform its defence architecture by prioritising indigenous manufacturing, advanced technologies and stronger integration among its armed forces. The shift reflects a broader national policy under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, which aims to reduce dependence on foreign arms suppliers […]
By NKEM OBU Revisiting a Crucial Episode in Nigeria’s Political History NIGERIA’S First Republic remains one of the most turbulent periods in the country’s political evolution, marked by intense regional rivalries, ideological divisions, and fierce competition for power. Yet within that era of conflict emerged moments of unusual cross-regional solidarity that continue to shape debates about […]
Alarming Rise in Teenage Pregnancy TEENAGE pregnancy continues to pose a major public health and social challenge in Nigeria, with the highest prevalence recorded in parts of the country’s northern region, according to a new national health report. The 2025 State of Health of the Nation Report, released in Abuja, revealed that states such as […]
THE HERITAGE VOYAGE OF RETURN: SOYNIKA, FESTAC, AND THE RECLAIMING OF PAN-AFRICAN IDENTITY Retracing the Atlantic Routes of Enslavement THE history of the transatlantic slave trade is one of the darkest chapters in global history. Millions of Africans were forcibly removed from their homelands over centuries, transported across the Atlantic to the Americas, the Caribbean, […]
Ambition in Nigeria’s Turbulent 1970s IN the early 1970s, Helen Gomwalk was one of the most visible and influential women in Nigeria’s elite social and political circles. Wealthy, well-connected and ambitious, she reportedly set herself a bold personal goal: to become Nigeria’s first female millionaire by 1977. But history took a different turn. By 1976—just […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI Last-Minute WAFCON 2026 Delay: Teams Caught Off Guard CAF’s announcement on 5 March to postpone WAFCON 2026 from March to July-August has left the African women’s football ecosystem scrambling. Morocco, the host nation, cited “unforeseen circumstances,” but teams, fans, and sponsors are now dealing with sudden disruptions. Nigeria’s Super Falcons were mid-preparation, […]
International Women’s Day 2026: Spotlight on Leadership and Opportunity AS the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, conversations about gender equity, leadership, and economic inclusion continue to gain prominence. Across Nigeria’s corporate and financial sectors, women are increasingly occupying influential positions, shaping policy discussions and driving enterprise growth. Among the voices highlighted this year in […]
Nigeria’s Economy: Recovery or Rebranding? WHEN President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently declared that Nigeria was “out of the woods,” the remark immediately sparked debate across policy circles, markets, and households. The statement, delivered at the Presidential Villa, suggested that a mix of economic reforms, improving security conditions, and governance initiatives had begun steering the country […]
A Childhood Stolen TWELVE days before his life ended tragically, Muhammad Usman, a 17-year-old herder in Maraban Dare, Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, carried the weight of grief and fear on his slim shoulders. Born in 2008, Usman’s early life was scarred by recurring deadly attacks, compounded by the gruesome murder of his father […]