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…
Nigerian democracy: Redesign the system; claim the future, by Joe William-Obi
Nigeria does not suffer from a shortage of elections; it suffers from a shortage of electoral finality. In theory, democracy in Nigeria is in the hands of the voters. In…
Wike, Fubara and the political endgame in Rivers State, by Abraham Ogbodo
The assumption is that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is enjoying the fellowship of Nyesom Wike. Without waiting for Bayo Onanuga to issue a confirmation or denial, I can go ahead…
Nigeria’s traitor-powered terrorism and the looming danger, by Michael Owhoko
Worried and moved by the unending terrorism in Nigeria, I was recently compelled to investigate the menace, using my crystal ball. From the revelation, some high-ranking individuals are fueling the…
A defining moment for Nigeria: Why staying the course matters, by Mohammed Idris
As we enter a new year, the questions that fill our markets, our homes, and our places of work are clear and urgent. They are questions about the price of…
Final bow of Dan Agbese, by Tony Iyare
I’ve long struggled with this confession and may even be willing to offer penance and an act of contrition. Of all our revered bosses at Newswatch magazine, where I had…
Celebrating Governor Ahmed Aliyu, the accountant of progress @56, by Emmanuel Ado
As Governor Ahmed Aliyu marks his 56th birthday, it is fitting to reflect on the remarkable journey of a man who embodies humility, resilience, and a dedicated commitment to public…
Bridging the gaps in budget implementation, by Tunde Rahman
To state that there are gaps in the implementation of the 2024 and 2025 budgets is actually stating the obvious. One does not need to be an economist or an…
Minding the Manger’s messages, by Monday Philips Ekpe
Key components and didactics of Christmas are too significant to be disregarded, writes MONDAY PHILIPS EKPE Jesus of Nazareth, that man of history and incomparable, unimpeachable worth whose entry…
Fintiri, my Man of the Year, by Ken Ugbechie
Ahmadu Fintiri is the governor of Adamawa State. At the twilight of 2025, he stole the hearts of many. He gave full pardon to Citizen Sunday Jackson, an Adamawa farmer,…