Opinion

By Anthony Ada Abraham Nigeria’s tragedy is not a mystery, it is a wound that keeps bleeding because those entrusted to heal it are the very ones reopening it every day. Everyone is desperate to “arrive” and feast. No one is willing to stay back and fix what is broken....

By Gambo Jagindi Imagine a Nigeria without the Dangote Refinery. Imagine a Nigeria without local refining capacity at a time of global energy shortage triggered by a USA, Israel and Iran war. In that scenario, the country would be fully exposed to volatile international markets, scrambling for scarce fuel imports...

By Louis Achi The Igbo idiom “Nwoke nusia ogu, nwanyi enwelu akuko” talks about man’s penchant for taking credit for the struggles or sacrifices of others. For the benefit of those who do not understand Igbo, I’ll attempt a translation: when a man finishes a war, the woman takes over...

Mr Kayode Egbetokun, the 22nd Inspector-General of Police (I-G) who served from June 19, 2023, to Feb. 24, 2026, undoubtedly left a significant legacy during his tenure. Going by analysts’ accounts, leadership within Nigeria’s policing system has rarely been easy–every attempt at reform inevitably collides with entrenched interests that benefit...

By Aaron Mike Odeh In the vibrant political landscape of Enugu State, few figures have commanded both legal respect and deep grassroots admiration like Barrister George Tabugbo Ogara. As the Renewed Hope Ambassador of Enugu State, he stands out not merely as a spokesperson for civic upliftment but as a...

Leadership within Nigeria’s policing system has rarely been easy. Every attempt at reform inevitably collides with entrenched interests that benefit from the status quo. The tenure of Kayode Egbetokun as head of the Nigeria Police Force illustrates this reality clearly. His push for institutional reforms—ranging from pension restructuring to disciplinary...

By Ekpo Edache As the political landscape gradually takes shape ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Abia State, discussions around credible leadership alternatives are gaining momentum among stakeholders, political observers, and the electorate. While the incumbent governor, Alex Otti, continues to consolidate his administration, attention is increasingly shifting toward...

By Gambo Jagindi Nigeria’s security landscape has been indelibly marked by the tenure of Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi as Commander General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). As he completes his five-year term, stakeholders are lauding his unwavering commitment to excellence and visionary leadership that has transformed...

By Philip Agbese Nigeria’s democracy has gotten to a point where the resilience of our noble institutions is constantly tested by the intensity of agreement and disagreement in parliamentary Chambers. It is precisely in such moments we see ideas collide, voices of opposition rise, and passions sometimes threaten to overwhelm...

By Oche Odeh Democracy thrives where history is remembered, justice is respected, and equity is consciously pursued. In the political evolution of Benue South Senatorial District—popularly known as Zone C—the question of representation has never been merely about personalities. It has consistently revolved around balance, fairness, and the moral obligation...