Opinion

SBM analyst says safety, healthcare, infrastructure, and affordability shape how Nigerians perceive life across different states. Financial analyst David Olujinmi of SBM Intelligence has said Nigerians increasingly judge quality of life not only by income levels but also by safety, infrastructure, healthcare access, affordability, and government performance within their states....

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has arrived at its defining political moment. The nationwide direct presidential primaries conducted across 8,809 wards on May 25, 2026, were not merely an internal democratic exercise; they were the first real stress test of whether the ADC can transform itself from an opposition platform...

By Augustine Aminu On Friday, May 16, 2026, the world was jolted by news of the killing of top commander of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abour Mainok and several other fighters. Also known as Abu Bilal al-Minuki, and considered the second-in-command of ISIL (ISIS) globally, the top...

In Nigeria’s modern political and media environment, public figures often find themselves subjected to intense scrutiny. Criticism, accountability, and public debate are essential pillars of democracy. However, there are moments when criticism crosses the line into calculated campaigns of disinformation, propaganda, and deliberate character assassination. The controversy surrounding former Inspector-General...

By Audu Moses For several years, schools in the North Eastern part of Nigeria, and indeed it’s entire educational system were in ruins and rots. They were visibly and intentionally targeted. Schools were burned, teachers and learners were killed, while thousands more were displaced or abducted, with entire communities left...

By Tanimu Yakubu IntroductionPeter Obi’s intervention once again reflects a persistent tendency to reduce extremely complex questions of economic recovery, sovereign diplomacy, and international capital engagement into simplistic populist soundbites.The Real Economic InheritanceNo serious analyst disputes that foreign engagements should ultimately produce measurable economic outcomes. The real issue, however, is...

By Anthony Ada Abraham Ambassador (Dr.) Kingsley Amafibe represents a modern generation of African leaders who understand that true development goes beyond politics and economics alone. His journey from media and entertainment into peace advocacy, humanitarian service, youth empowerment, and leadership development reflects a vision centered on people, progress, and...

By Anthony Kolawole In a decisive step to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic security architecture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently appointed Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa (Retd) as the pioneer Special Adviser on Homeland Security. This new federal office represents a pragmatic and forward-looking response to the country’s evolving threats. Homeland Security,...