By HENRY OGHENEVWETA GRADEONE Nigeria’s Borrowing Debate: Between Political Rhetoric and Fiscal Reality A fresh wave of debate over Nigeria’s mounting public debt has been triggered by remarks from former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, who questioned the scale and impact of government borrowing across successive administrations. In a widely circulated statement, Melaye drew a sharp […]
Africa’s Oil Paradox: Resource Wealth, Energy Poverty AFRICA’S energy landscape presents a striking contradiction: a continent rich in crude oil resources yet grappling with limited domestic energy access and heavy dependence on imported refined products. With a population of about 1.55 billion people, Africa produces roughly 7 million barrels of crude oil per day—about half […]
Inside Iran’s Emerging ‘Toll Economy’ in the Strait of Hormuz A quiet but consequential shift appears to be unfolding in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors—the Strait of Hormuz—where Iran is reportedly imposing informal transit charges on oil tankers, redefining both maritime security and global oil trade norms. According to multiple sources cited […]
A Signature That Changed an Industry IN 2007, the sale of the Aluminium Smelting Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) became one of the most controversial transactions in the country’s privatisation history. Built with over $3 billion in public investment, the plant was sold for $250 million, raising concerns about valuation, transparency, and due process. This case […]
By MUHAMMAD ABDUL AZEEZ Between Data and Politics: Africa’s Economic Confidence Debate Okonjo-Iweala’s Numbers and Their Political Echoes A recent assertion by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has stirred more than economic reflection—it has triggered political undertones. By stating that Africa sends only 6% of its exports to the United States and sources just 4% of its imports from […]
Background: What Triggered the Rejoinder THE rejoinder appears to stem from a growing political exchange within Delta State’s Warri axis ahead of the 2027 elections. At the centre of the dispute are two camps: Supporters of Dr. Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema, a technocrat and political actor with roots in public sector institutions and grassroots mobilisation. Allies […]
By IJEOMA NJOKU Politics of Contradiction IN Nigeria’s ever-evolving political landscape, few developments illustrate the fluidity of alliances better than the apparent transition of Reno Omokri from vocal critic to government appointee under Bola Ahmed Tinubu. During the last election cycle, Omokri’s criticisms were not merely routine political opposition—they were forceful, international, and deeply personal. His […]
From Backchannel Talks to Battlefield Escalation THE fragile prospect of peace between the United States and Iran is under renewed strain, as diplomatic overtures collide with deep mistrust and competing strategic interests. Recent efforts to revive negotiations come weeks after indirect engagements gave way to military confrontation, with US and Israeli strikes marking a turning […]
By ONOVUGHE IGWE Tracing the Ethnic and Political Patterns in IGP Appointments SINCE Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999, the appointment of Inspectors-General of Police (IGPs) has reflected a complex interplay of politics, regional considerations, and security priorities. Under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, three consecutive IGPs—Musiliu Smith, Mustafa Adebayo Balogun, and Sunday Ehindero—were all from the […]
By SIMBO OLORUNFEMI Trump 2.0 and the Revival of Disruptive Power Politics THE return of Donald Trump to the White House has reignited a familiar debate in global politics: whether the United States is retreating from multilateral leadership into a more force-driven, unilateral posture. Within days of his inauguration, the administration signalled a decisive shift. From […]