Opinion

By Sebastine Okafor, Ph.D When the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) was established earlier in 2026 after a long, protracted legal battle that resulted in a favourable judgment, which was not appealed by Nigeria’s electoral umpire, INEC, many did not see it as a viable opposition party due to the proximity between its establishment and the … [Read more…]

-By Abdul Mahmud Fourteen days have passed since armed men tore through the safety of a school in Oyo State and carried away teachers and pupils whose only offence was to be present in a place dedicated to education and learning. Fourteen days have passed since families were thrust into a state of anguish that … [Read more…]

By Ikenna Igwe  ​Nigeria’s economic crisis is no longer only about inflation, the Naira, and well-being. It is about fear—and fear, in today’s Nigeria, has become one of the most expensive items in the national budget, even when it never appears on a budget line. ​A farmer abandons his land because the road is no … [Read more…]

By Dr. John Egbo, Deputy Sheriff (rtd.)  A new era of visionary governance and people-oriented leadership has truly emerged in Enugu State, championed by His Excellency Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the Governor of Enugu State. It is a leadership driven by innovation, courage, accountability, and sustainable development. The next phase is not merely about continuing the … [Read more…]

Finally, our country has arrived at that stage of national maturity where everybody accepts suffering as a public policy and inconvenience as a personal drill. Our country once promised prosperity, dignity, security, and modern development to its citizens. Experience has since changed these aspirations. Citizens now wake up each morning with the practical understanding that … [Read more…]

Mr Peter Obi recently repeated his firm promise that he will serve for only one term if elected Nigeria’s president in 2027. And there have been divided opinions, especially in some parts of Northern Nigeria. Politics in Nigeria unfortunately has earned a reputation for deception. Campaign promises are often treated as ladders to power, abandoned … [Read more…]

By Abdul Mahmud These are not the best of times for Nigerians, and no honest observer of our national condition can pretend otherwise. Across the length and breadth of the country, fear has settled into daily life, shaping decisions, shrinking freedoms, and altering the meaning of home. To live in Nigeria today is to negotiate … [Read more…]

By Sammie Echi-Agbo His Excellency, Dr Jim Nwobodo, means different things to different people for different reasons. For some, he is remembered for rural development projects encompassing healthcare, water supply, electricity and empowerment. For others, his legacy lies in industrialisation, sports development and philanthropy. However, a common perception of Jim is that of a charismatic … [Read more…]

By Abdul Mahmud The killing of two Nigerians in South Africa is not an isolated outrage that can be explained away with the tired language of criminality or spontaneous mob action; it is part of a disturbing pattern of violence that has taken root in a country whose freedom was once nourished by the sacrifices … [Read more…]

-By Abdul Mahmud What does one say to citizens who already live each day under the heavy weight of Nigeria’s iniquitous politics, who do not need lectures but only clarity, and who have learned from experience that power rarely yields to persuasion but often bends institutions until they begin to resemble instruments of private will … [Read more…]

The political season is upon us again, and with it comes the familiar fever of democracy. Across our wards and local governments, across party offices and private homes, consultations have begun. Aspirants are making calls, elders are receiving visits, supporters are counting delegates, and the marketplace of ambition is alive once more. This is proof … [Read more…]