By SOLOMON SUNDAY AZI The Politics of Autonomy in Northern Nigeria DEBATES over autonomy, federalism, and national unity have once again moved to the centre of Nigeria’s political discourse. Recent commentaries and public arguments have spotlighted what some analysts describe as a contradiction in the posture of the “core North” — a loosely defined political bloc […]
A Viral Claim Rekindles an Old Debate A recent commentary by Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin has reignited debate over the historical roots of prosperity Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa. In a widely circulated social media thread, Hundeyin argues that the rise of the Prosperity Gospel across Black Africa was not merely a theological evolution but part […]
By FRANCIS RAPHEAL BIOBARAKUMA A Debate Beyond Social Media RENEWED arguments over the meaning and scope of the “Niger Delta” have resurfaced in public discourse, exposing longstanding misconceptions about geography, governance structures and separatist history in southern Nigeria. At the centre of the debate are three often conflated concepts: the Niger Delta as a geographical formation, […]
By FRANCIS RAPHEAL BIOBARAKUMA A Foreign Comment, A Local Firestorm RECENT remarks by U.S. Congressman Riley Moore about raising concerns before former President Donald Trump over alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria—and floating the possibility of territorial division as a protective measure—have triggered renewed conversations about self-determination within Nigeria. Although no formal U.S. policy shift has been […]
Ritual, Authority and the Politics of War IN the pre-colonial Benin Empire, war was not merely a tool of expansion; it was embedded in kingship, ritual authority and imperial governance. Historical accounts, particularly Jacob U. Egharevba’s Short History of Benin (1953), describe a political culture in which most Obas launched military campaigns within three years […]
By NANCY BLAQ The 1767 Voyage of the Lord Ligonier ON 29 September 1767, the British slave ship Lord Ligonier docked at Annapolis, Maryland, after a brutal transatlantic voyage. Historical shipping records confirm that 98 captive Africans disembarked; 42 others had died during the Middle Passage. The human toll reflected the violence and disease that defined […]
Measuring Performance in Nigeria’s States GOVERNANCE at the subnational level in Nigeria presents a complex matrix of fiscal constraints, political pressures, security challenges, and public expectations. Despite these structural limitations, certain governors have drawn national attention for what analysts describe as measurable public impact across infrastructure, economic reform, and institutional governance. While performance assessment remains […]
By OCHUKO EDAFE Wealth Without Work DELTA State stands at a paradoxical crossroads. Blessed with abundant natural resources and steady federal inflows, it possesses the financial capacity to become an industrial powerhouse in southern Nigeria. Yet, large-scale factories remain limited, international investors are cautious, and thousands of young people search for jobs in an economy that […]
A Lunchroom Incident With National Implications WHAT began as a complaint about the smell of reheated Indian food at the University of Colorado Boulder evolved into a federal civil rights lawsuit that ended in a $200,000 settlement and raised broader questions about cultural bias, institutional response and the boundaries of inclusion on American campuses. In […]
A State Once Shielded FOR decades, Kwara occupied a rare space in Nigeria’s security map — a quiet bridge between the volatility of parts of the North Central and the commercial vibrancy of the Southwest. It was agrarian yet cosmopolitan, religiously diverse yet largely peaceful. Violence, many believed, happened elsewhere. That perception has changed. From […]