When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Malam Nuhu Ribadu as National Security Adviser (NSA) in June 2023, the reaction was swift and mixed. Some critics
Category: Opinion
2025 WAEC Results: A Wake-Up Call for Urgent Reforms in Education, By Mike Udam, PhD
The release of the 2025 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) results has reignited long-standing debates about the quality of secondary education in Nigeria and across
Recommendations to Minimize Casualties in Forest Guard Operations, By Isaac Abrak
In light of the alarming casualty statistics resulting from vigilantes combating violent groups in the forest, for example this report from today’s Daily Trust Newspaper—
ADC and Coalition 2027: The Fractured Ties Between Atiku, Kwankwaso, Obi, and El-Rufai, By: Dr. James Bwala
All four politicians still have their ropes hanging in the former or soon-to-be former political party. El-Rufai has left the APC but could not have
President Tinubu and Governor Okpebholo: A Bold Partnership Redefining Edo’s Future, By Owaen Fred Itua
By any measure, Nigeria’s federal character is often marred by unhealthy political rivalries and missed development opportunities. Yet, in the heart of this cacophony, a
New Edo Line: Governor Okpebholo Restores Edo’s Dominance in Regional Mobility, By Owaen Fred Itua
A line of buses, newly minted in gleaming white, rolled out from the heart of Edo State like emissaries of a vision long overdue. They
Nigeria Needs Foresight, Not Firefighting: Rethinking Crisis Leadership for a Fragile Future, By Maureen Okpe
As Nigeria battles overlapping crises—from spiralling insecurity and economic instability to climate shocks and growing social unrest—the question is no longer whether we need change,
Governor Okpebholo: Much Ado About Nothing, By Fred Itua
At every point in the journey of leadership, those in authority must provide not only stewardship but also clarity. The weight of governance often demands
“Guguwar Buhari “Is Gone: The End of Handout Votes in Arewa Politics, By Isaac Abrak
In the wake of Nigeria’s 2015 general elections, a powerful Hausa phrase emerged: “Guguwar Buhari” —literally Buhari’s whirlwind.It aptly captured the tidal wave of support
Weep Not, Asue Ighodalo, By Owaen Fred Itua
In the tragic pages of Weep Not, Child, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o tells the story of youthful dreams caught in the web of colonial betrayal, societal
