A High-Stakes Warning Amid Global Uncertainty IN a period marked by rising geopolitical friction and energy market volatility, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has delivered a pointed warning about what she perceives as critical gaps in American strategic thinking on Iran. Her criticism, directed at President Donald Trump’s handling of Iran-related threats, centers […]
More Than a Festival: A Strategic Economic Asset WHAT is often celebrated as a spectacle of colour and rhythm—Carnival Calabar—has steadily evolved into one of Nigeria’s most important cultural-economic platforms. Each year, the carnival transforms Cross River State into a tourism hub, attracting visitors from across Nigeria and beyond. But beyond the excitement lies a […]
From Allegation to Structural Conflict THE denial by Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo II of alleged land sales to foreign investors has drawn attention—but the real story runs deeper. What is unfolding in Ogwashi-Uku is not merely a dispute over claims; it is a structural conflict over land governance, institutional authority, and competing visions of development. Land […]
By EMEM BENSON Reassessing Legacy Amid a Centenary Milestone A 101-Year Institution Under Reflection AS the Oron Union marks its 101st Founders’ Day, attention has shifted from ceremonial celebration to a deeper interrogation of leadership legacies that have shaped its evolution—particularly within its influential Lagos Branch. Among the figures drawing renewed scrutiny is Nkpubre Okon Nkpubre, […]
By EMEM BENSON A Strategic Vision Under Scrutiny FOR over two decades, the proposed Ibaka (Ibom) Deep Seaport has stood as one of Nigeria’s most ambitious maritime infrastructure projects. Conceived as a natural deep seaport along the Atlantic coastline in Akwa Ibom State, the project promised to transform Nigeria’s logistics ecosystem, boost exports, and position the […]
When AI Replaces Workers: China’s Courts Step In A series of Chinese court rulings is reshaping the global conversation on artificial intelligence and employment, with judges declaring that companies cannot legally dismiss workers simply because machines can now perform their roles. The decisions, emerging from courts in Hangzhou and Beijing, are being interpreted as a […]
The Creative Paradox: Writing Across Generations FOR many writers, storytelling is a fluid craft—one that adapts across genres, themes, and audiences. Yet, for those who straddle the worlds of children’s and adult fiction, the divide is far more complex than it appears. Beneath the surface lies a creative paradox: while both forms demand skill and […]
Growing Fault Lines Ahead of 2027 AS Nigeria’s political landscape gradually shifts toward the 2027 general elections, internal tensions within the ruling All Progressives Congress are increasingly exposing deep concerns over candidate imposition, factional rivalries, disputed congresses, and allegations of weakened internal democracy across several states. What began as isolated protests by aggrieved aspirants in […]
The Emotional Economy of Online Giving IN Nigeria’s increasingly digital society, compassion has found a new outlet—social media. From Twitter threads to WhatsApp broadcasts and Instagram posts, urgent appeals for financial help to treat life-threatening illnesses have become common. Photographs of frail patients, emotional narratives, and ticking deadlines often compel swift donations. But beneath this […]
AT its core, this moment is not just a killing—it is the collapse of an entire philosophy of power. In the movie series Games of Thrones, for years, Tywin Lannister ruled Westeros not as a king, but as something far more dangerous: an unquestioned authority. But power built on fear carries a fatal flaw—it depends […]