The emotional appeal for statehood is also tied to Nigeria’s identity politics. Many groups feel excluded or dominated by others, and they see state creation as...
For decades, Maiduguri’s Monday Market stood as a symbol of resilience — a place where farmers, traders, artisans, and travelers met under one roof to weave...
Nigeria considered her own independence incomplete until the entire African continent was free. Guided by this principle, Nigeria played a pivotal role in the struggle that...
There is also the matter of perception. Ethics is not just about what is right, it is about what ‘appears’ right. A journalist seen constantly mingling...
When Donald Trump, that volatile force of American politics, thundered that he would “bomb terrorists killing Christians in Nigeria,” the world recoiled. Yet beneath his typical...
As Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso suggested, the US could assist Nigeria with cutting-edge technology to tackle these problems. The fundamental question is: Should Nigeria prioritize its sovereignty...
Despite promises of a price drop, cooking gas now sells for ₦1,200–₦1,400 per kg across Lagos. Marketers blame supply backlogs and refinery issues but expect relief...
In his response, the Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, has pushed back on the designation. He described it as unreflective of "our national reality". I mean, which...
The 2022 killing of Deborah Samuel Yakubu, a 200-level Christian student at Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto, stands as one of the clearest symbols...
That choice now haunts the corridors of power in Abuja like a ghost. When Trump accuses Nigeria of "mass slaughter" of Christians and threatens to deploy...
He would take Abraham to the land being occupied by very powerful, unconquerable nations and tell him to look and...
While external military intervention is often considered vital during crises, achieving lasting peace requires a comprehensive approach that extends far...
I write this with no allegiance to any sect or Islamic school of thought. I am writing because Nigeria may...
Psychologically, this reform carries profound meaning. For decades, many civil servants have relied on office chapels and mosques as emotional...
So, is Nigeria economically broke? The uncomfortable truth is that Nigeria is not yet bankrupt but it is dangerously close....
Nigeria’s debt challenge is not merely a financial problem but a national test of leadership, accountability, and vision. The country...
In large parts of the country, especially the northern and middle belt regions, violence from armed groups, bandits, and insurgents...
Nigeria’s 2025 CGT reform is a commendable step toward a more equitable and efficient tax system. Aligning CGT with CIT,...
CAF has revealed the final shortlist for the 2025 Women’s Player of the Year award featuring Rasheedat Ajibade and two...
Anthony Joshua could earn £70m in a proposed professional bout with Jake Paul, as negotiations advance and Netflix eyes broadcasting...
Nigeria’s 4–1 win over Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoffs has drawn praise from Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Minister...
It’s goalless at half-time between Nigeria and Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off in Rabat. Osimhen and...