Why President Tinubu’s trip to Türkiye matters, by Sunday Dare
On Monday this week President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departs for a two-day official visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The stated agenda—military cooperation and trade partnership—is precise. But the subtext…
Buba Marwa: Rebranding Nigeria through leadership, by Ken Ugbechie
Buba Marwa, a retired Brigadier General, and chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has done five years as his first term. Now on his second term of…
Alex Otti and the Abia politicians, by Abraham Ogbodo
The Southeast is not a zone for politics. It is a zone for business. The history could be much deeper, but there is a recent root. It is as…
Insecurity and diversity reporting, by Kayode Komolafe
The essay below is a tribute to the memories of two paragons of journalistic excellence and professional maturity – Dan Agbese and Yakubu Mohammed Terrorism is not a native…
Nafiu innovates Renewed Hope in NYSC, by Ken Ugbechie
Under Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, the federal government implemented a new monthly allowance of N77,000 for corps members. It became effective in March 2025 ending months of speculation…
No pity for Fubara, by Azuh Arinze
“Never seen such a lame duck, weakling governor as this Fubara of a guy. You are sitting there like a handcuffed person, waiting for Tinubu to come and save you….
Still on the ways of Wike: Open letter to Mr. President, by Abraham Ogbodo
Your Excellency sir, Let me start by warning that I am not going to be too nice. I am out to tell you the truth. And it is a bitter…
10 things they won’t tell you about Bala Mohammed, by Emma Agu
His Roots Defy the Stereotype Forget the lazy labels. Bala Mohammed is not Fulani by tribe—he belongs to the minority Jarawa ethnic group. Yes, his mother is Fulani, but…
Bala Mohammed, terrorism and the lessons of history, by Emma Agu
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” — George Santayana History, they say, is a stern teacher—unyielding, relentless, and unforgiving to those who ignore its…
Victor Osimhen: Win or lose, by Ken Ugbechie
Victor James Osimhen. Football star, Edo born, Lagos brought up, now plying his trade in Europe. He trended last week for his on-field bust-up with his Super Eagles teammate, Ademola…