Opinion

By Sonny Iroche Nigeria’s Federal Character principle, rooted firmly in the 1999 Constitution (as amended), was crafted as a kind of safety valve for a nation wrestling with deep divisions. The thinking behind it. Create room at the table for everyone, calm down fears about regional dominance, and make sure...

By Aaron Mike Odeh As Nigeria advances toward the next historic political transition, the nation finds itself at a crossroads—caught between the burdens of its past and the promise of a brighter future. With the projected conclusion of the Southern Presidential tenure by 2031, Nigerians across regions, religions, and generations...

By Aaron Mike Odeh In every generation, history presents defining moments—seasons when destiny aligns with preparation, equity calls for redress, and leadership demands vision beyond sentiment. The year 2027 stands as such a moment for Benue State. It is not merely another election cycle; it is an opportunity to rewrite...

By Mohammed Bello Doka History has a way of repeating itself—especially when courage rises where silence has become fashionable. In today’s Nigerian politics, Hannatu Musa Musawa has emerged as that rare figure: a woman who spoke truth while powerful men looked away. In doing so, she has assumed a role...

By Casmir Nweze The recent news that Governor Hope Uzodinma is sponsoring the Imo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) and twenty-seven local government electoral officers on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem is a brazen insult to the intelligence of every Nigerian. I could not believe my eyes when I saw it....

APPRAISING MILITARY RESOLVE AND THE PATH TO SUSTAINABLE OIL SECURITY By Aaron Mike Odeh On a recent media assessment visit by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael E Onoja on the 20 January 2026, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander Land...

By Grace Ameh As a woman who has spent years admiring the quiet strength of sisters carving paths in Nigeria’s demanding energy sector, my heart swelled with genuine joy the moment Chief Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan’s appointment as Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission was announced. Here...

By Gambo Jagindi Today, as Nigeria joins the world in commemorating Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day 2026, the nation shines a spotlight on the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and its Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR. Prof. Audi’s transformative leadership has propelled the NSCDC...

By Mohammed A. Mohammed In Niger East, a quiet revolution began in 2019 when Senator Mohammed Sani Musa—known across the district as 313—stepped into the Senate with a resolve forged from a deep understanding of his people’s struggles. He had walked those dusty roads himself, seen the dim eyes of...

By Philip Agbese In every constitutional democracy, the legitimacy of law does not rest on sentiment or speed, but on process. Laws derive their authority not merely from political will or popular approval, but from scrupulous adherence to the procedures laid down by the Constitution and statute. It is against...