By CHIDI A. OKOROAFOR IF you are serving the public in Nigeria, especially if you are an employee, particularly if your services involve dealing with the Nigerian elites, please by all means, do everything you can to be fully in charge of your emotions. Try as much as you can not to allow them trigger […]
ANY Nigerian politician who claims they can “change Nigeria” in four years is selling a dream. It sounds good on the campaign trail, but the realities of governance, the structural problems of Nigeria, and historical precedence make such a promise practically impossible. Nigeria’s dysfunction is not caused by a single issue that can be “fixed” […]
By ROTNEN LEPGAK AS Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general election, it stands at a critical juncture. The nation’s electoral journey has consistently been marred by logistical challenges allegations of fraud, and a consequent decline in public trust. The 2023 presidential election saw a historic low voter turnout of 26.72%, which is a clear sign […]
LESS than one and a half years to the next general polls, there seems to be a growing consensus that the South should be allowed to complete its eight years. Because the presidency was controlled by the North from 2015 to 2023, it served all in the spirit of equity and justice not to violate […]
By OLUFUNKE BARUWA IN Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Yet in Nigeria’s socio-political context, names are neither neutral nor fragrant. They are battlegrounds of memory, politics, and identity, tools in the hands of those who […]
By MAY UBEKU I know many have been expecting my thoughts on former President Goodluck Jonathan (GEJ), and trust me, I’ve been eager to share them too. Let me start by saying: same ol’, same. Three days ago, I made it clear, GEJ isn’t running. And I won’t be over-flogging the issue, but for […]
I read with deep concern the unsigned and shameful document issued in the name of “Yoruba Elders Progressive Council (YEPC)” titled “Our Land, Our Identity: Lagos State Government Must Act Before We’re Made Strangers at Home.” It is unfortunate that in 2025, in a democratic Nigeria where the Constitution reigns supreme, some cowards cloaked in […]
By MUHYIDEEN JIMOH THE Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to economic stability and food security through strategic policies led by President Bola Tinubu. The government assured citizens that these initiatives are already producing results, with a clear focus on improving ordinary Nigerians’ welfare. Mr. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and […]
A wave of uncertainty and crisis of confidence is rocking the leading political parties over the governorship race in Anambra, Osun and Ekiti states. The situation has triggered permutations on likely alliances, as well as suspense over the body language of President Bola Tinubu in the buildup to the elections. While stakeholders in the All […]
THE North as a political bloc has a tough decision to make regarding who it will back in the 2027 presidential election, as no fewer than five politicians are on its radar for endorsement. The five leading politicians hoping to get the nod of mainstream North, including incumbent President Bola Tinubu, are former Vice President […]