Tinubu Unlocks State Police After Decades of Political Foot-Dragging
Last week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did what many thought he would keep dodging: he stepped up. In a move soaked in urgency and political daring, he declared a nationwide…
How Education Became the New Peace Weapon in the Niger Delta
When Dr Dennis Otuaro stepped into the driver’s seat of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) in March 2024, he didn’t just pick up a job title. He grabbed an opportunity…
Ondo’s N492.8bn Budget Shockwave: Can Aiyedatiwa Really Pull Off a Fiscal Miracle in 2026?
Ondo State is standing on the edge of a financial turning point — and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has just thrown a N492.8 billion gauntlet on the floor. The question is…
Arming Nigerians? The Dangerous Fantasy Pushing Us Toward National Suicide
When Nigeria’s insecurity spikes — as it has again — one predictable chorus rises: “Give Nigerians guns!” It is the old national reflex, echoed by retired Generals, politicians, community leaders,…
Seven-Year Single Term: LASU Prof Says It’s the Only Way to Stop Nigeria’s Political Waste
At the 115th inaugural lecture of Lagos State University (LASU), held Tuesday at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, a senior scholar didn’t mince words: Nigeria’s two-term, four-year system is broken —…
Nigeria’s Hidden Arms Tsunami: How Illicit Guns Are Eroding Our State
Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria has crossed into a perilous new phase of insecurity — not just because of terror groups or bandits, but because there’s a glut of illegal guns…
NIGERIA’S SHAME AND GLORY: The Super Eagles’ Death Spiral vs. Umo Eno’s Masterclass
It is no longer news that The Super Eagles are down. Again. For the second consecutive World Cup, Nigeria will not hear its national anthem echo in a stadium on…
Nigeria Ignores Its Own Geniuses — Why Dr Yakubu Alli’s Big Win Should Be a Wake‑Up Call
A recent breakthrough has shaken the kind of smug national pride that usually only shows up in our football celebrations: a Nigerian-born chemist, Dr. Yakubu Alli, has landed a major…
Act Fast, Nigeria—This Bleeding Won’t Stop on Its Own
Nigeria’s security is fraying at the seams—and the latest shock comes in one of the most brutal ways: mass abduction. In the early hours of November 21, armed men stormed…
Nigeria Is Erasing Its Languages — Here’s Why Tech Must Fight Back
ABUJA — Nigeria is home to over 520 indigenous languages, making it one of the most linguistically rich countries on Earth. Yet, as the world rushes headlong into artificial intelligence,…