A dangerous precedent is emerging across Africa’s diplomatic and media landscape: the public targeting of individual journalists by foreign missions for simply asking difficult questions.
Category: Opinion
Tonlagha: Forged in the Creeks, Bridging Nigeria to the World •Quiet Power, Citizen Diplomacy and the Promise of Nigeria, By Jude Obioha
In a country where activism often clashes with national cohesion and where loud voices frequently overshadow steady hands, Matthew Tonlagha represents a rare Nigerian archetype.
*The Death of Shame and the Silence of Conscience*, By Mike Udam PhD
One of the most disturbing signs of our time is not poverty, war, or political failure. It is the open collapse of shame and conscience
The Many Faces of God’s Blessing By Mike Udam, PhD
Blessings from God are as varied as they are abundant. They are not confined to one method, one person, or one season. As the Sovereign
55 Years of Win-Win: Nigeria and China’s Growing Partnership, By Raphael Oni
February 10, 2026, marks a significant milestone in Nigeria-China relations, as the two countries celebrate 55 years of diplomatic ties. Over the years, their partnership
Tinubu’s Diplomatic Offensive, Foreign Trips, and Strategic Gains,•A harvest Nigeria cannot ignore By Jude Obioha
In Nigerian politics, perception often travels faster than facts. Few issues illustrate this better than the chorus of criticism surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s foreign
Economic reforms: How did President Tinubu uniquely reshape Nigeria’s economy? By: Dr Abolade Agbola
In a few months, the economic reforms of the government of President Tinubu will be three years old, while the government will be on the
Emerging World Order and Africa’s Lessons from the Trump Era, By Oumarou Sanou
The post–Cold War international order was never perfect, but it rested on an implicit bargain: economic integration, shared security frameworks, and a rules-based multilateral system
Harnessing Cultural Leadership to End Violence Against Women And Girls, By Maxime Houinato
As Africa stands at a crossroads in the fight against violence targeting women and girls, the continent’s traditional leaders hold a uniquely powerful key to
Mr. President, Wike has done enough, •Abandoned FCT…wrecking Rivers State-–he has to go, By Musa Pai
Two of Nigeria’s most consequential power centres today are the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State. One is the seat of national authority and the
