By HENRY OGHENEVWETA GRADEONE When National Wealth Fails to Deliver Prosperity NIGERIA occupies a unique position on the African continent. It is rich in natural resources, possesses vast agricultural potential, and boasts one of the largest and most dynamic populations in the world. However, the country continues to confront serious developmental challenges that many citizens believe […]
By IKING FERRY Financial Illiteracy and the Politics of Survival PUBLIC discourse in Nigeria often portrays political corruption as a simple consequence of greed. Yet a growing body of opinion among financial experts suggests the issue may be more complex, involving inadequate wealth planning, poor financial education, and the absence of sustainable income structures beyond public […]
The Growing Danger in Nigeria’s Property Market REAL estate transactions involving deceased persons’ estates have become one of the most overlooked sources of legal conflict in Nigeria. Across cities, towns and developing communities, prospective buyers are routinely presented with offers involving land or buildings owned by individuals who have passed away. Such properties are often […]
The Bigger Story Behind Dangote’s East African Refinery Plan THE announcement of a proposed refinery in East Africa is being viewed by many observers as far more than a routine investment decision. It represents another phase in an ambitious industrial strategy that is steadily positioning Africa as a producer of refined petroleum products rather than […]
A Roadside Stop With a Hidden Story FOR many travellers along the Keffi–Akwanga highway in Nasarawa State, Uke is a familiar stopover renowned for its fresh fish, palm wine and serene atmosphere. Nestled along one of the busiest transport corridors in North-Central Nigeria, the community has earned a reputation as a hospitality hub where motorists […]
The Secret That Changed a Continent ONE of the most consequential decisions in the history of Westeros was not a battle, an assassination, or a royal decree in the classical movie series Game of Thrones. It was a secret. For nearly two decades, Eddard Stark carried a truth capable of reshaping the political future of […]
How Political Collapse, Ethnic Violence and Failed Negotiations Led Nigeria into the Civil War A Nation Fractures at the Ballot Box THE Nigerian Civil War did not begin on the battlefield. Long before soldiers crossed borders and bombs fell on towns, the foundations of the Nigerian federation had already begun to crack under the weight […]
Nigeria’s 2027 Primaries Trigger Nationwide Party Crises and Elite Power Struggles Primaries as a Trigger Point for National Political Tension RECENT party primaries across Nigeria have escalated into a nationwide wave of internal political conflict, exposing deep fractures within major parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Across states, from the South-South to the North-West, […]
By SUFYAN LAWAL KABO Politics Through a Historical Lens RECENT commentary circulating in Nigeria’s political discourse has revived longstanding debates about elite rivalry, national integration, and perceived regional interests in power rotation. The discussion, anchored on the alleged political alignment between Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ahead of 2027, draws heavily on historical interpretations […]
By VICTOR PRINCE NWAKAKO INSIDE THE RECONFIGURATION OF POWER IN DELTA APC A Quiet but Rapid Takeover of Party Structures A detailed review of internal developments within the Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) suggests an unfolding power realignment that party insiders describe as both strategic and destabilising. At the centre of the […]