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Opinion
By Tayo Mabeweje In the intricate weave of Nigerian politics where discord often disguises itself as diversity, few leaders have chosen subtlety over spectacle. Governor Dapo Abiodun, Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, is one of them. While others shout to be heard, he engineers alignment with quiet deliberation, threading consensus through a region once ...
North-Direct
By Kingsley Femi Fanwo When Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo assumed office, he was described in some circles as “stingy.” It was a tag coined by those who expected government resources to continue flowing into the pockets of political power brokers and godfathers. But months into his tenure, that very “stinginess” is turning into a golden ...
Opinion
By Tayo Mabeweje In a moment rich with symbolism and presidential affirmation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, publicly acknowledged the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, with a title that captured both affection and recognition: “Okanlomo Ẹlẹyí of Ogun State.” The scene unfolded at the 8th Day Fidau Prayer held in honour of the ...
Opinion
By Dakuku Peterside Walk into almost any public school in Nigeria, and you feel the weight of history pressing down on the desks. Much of the system still operates to the rhythm of colonial-era regulations and syllabuses, which were conceived for a world that no longer exists. The design, the assumptions, the teaching style, all ...
Opinion
By Mogaji Kola Olabisi The bane of the problematic Governor Ademola Adeleke-led government in Osun State has been that it is pathologically incurable in the use of lies, falsehoods and subterfuge to run its administration which has been the reason for the verifiable deterioration of its image both nationally and internationally. A close study of ...
Opinion
By Femi Adesina Why should one be so sad about the death of an 82-year-old man? Not just sad. Dolorous. Mournful. Devastated. At 82, you are not exactly a young man, and anything can happen. But not when you are Muhammadu Buhari, soldier of soldiers, an officer and gentleman. Not when you had survived a ...
Opinion
By Bola Bolawole “Gradually but assuredly, the foundations of education are being destroyed in this country. Adequate attention - and commensurate resources - are not being committed to education at all levels. A huge percentage of our children have lost interest in education... Garbage in, garbage out, as they say! The quality of students that ...
Opinion
By Cornelius Boulus The false claims that Governor Ademola Adeleke has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and that President Bola Tinubu begged him to join the party have been debunked. It has been established that President Tinubu did not promise Adeleke an automatic ticket, nor is he aware of the fake claims of ...
Education
By Emmanuel Otori Artificial intelligence (AI) is a driving force of the fourth educational revolution and a major carrier of the technological progress that is changing societies and economies globally. Integrating AI into Nigeria`s school curriculum presents a transformative opportunity to improve learning outcomes, enhance teacher effectiveness, and enhance quality education. The integration of AI ...
Opinion
By Tunde Rahman On Sunday, 6 July, while addressing the BRICS summit, President Tinubu restated his position on global trade, international financing, climate change, and healthcare, as well as his belief in and support for BRICS. The president advocated for a re-evaluation of the current global financial system and healthcare distribution, calling for more consideration, ...
Opinion
By Professor Wasiu Adeyemo Babalola On July 13, 2025, Nigeria mourned the passing of one of its most consequential post-independence leaders, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR). After a brief illness, his death marked the end of an era defined by both resilience and reform. As the nation reflects on his legacy, the hospitality and tourism industry ...
Opinion
...Vandalism, corruption, neglect deepen power poverty across the nation...Kaduna records 80 vandalised transformers monthly as citizens fund repairs By Austine Agbo Emmanuel, Kaduna A decade after the widely promoted privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector, millions of households and businesses still endure unreliable electricity supply, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of the reform. While the ...
Opinion
By Dakuku Peterside For years, Nigerians have walked through the world with a quiet pride, knowing that their talent, resilience, and creativity were respected far beyond the country's borders. Our people have built lives in faraway places, contributing as doctors, engineers, professors, artists, and entrepreneurs. From Silicon Valley to the lecture halls of Oxford, UK, ...
Opinion
By Tayo Mabeweje Governor Dapo Abiodun’s participation in the recent bilateral meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva represents more than ceremonial diplomacy, it signals a shift toward strategic subnational engagement in global economic affairs. As President Tinubu seeks to eliminate barriers hindering Nigeria’s agricultural and livestock potential, ...
Opinion
By Temitope Ajayi What was widely touted as a potential seismic shift in Nigeria’s political terrain turned out to be a mere political puff off smoke. For weeks, a band of aggrieved and wandering politicians had been climbing every available rooftop, megaphone in hand, vowing to dethrone President Bola Tinubu come 2027. Not because the ...
Opinion
By Dakuku Peterside The moment of revelation came unexpectedly on a high-speed train leaving Beijing, where a screen showed that 36% of the train's traction power came from wind energy. Outside, rows of wind turbines turned gracefully under the sun. For someone familiar with Nigeria's unreliable grid, where diesel generators hum through the night and ...
Opinion
By Kayode Akinmade In case you read anything this week claiming that the Ogun State Government announced a multimillion dollar diary deal with Qatari firm, Baladna, just know that it was the fake news enterprise at work. Was Baladna in Ogun State to explore investment opportunities? Yes. But did the Ogun State Government announce that ...
Opinion
Benue: Nigeria’s Food Basket in Crisis I am from Benue State, and my early years, from childhood to University, were spent in the state. I understand the nature of this crisis not as an observer, but as an indigene. My roots are in this land. The dream that became ThriveAgric, a company now serving over one million ...
Opinion
By Saka Folarin Lawal Birthdays are deeply personal celebrations, symbolic markers of growth, reflection, and fresh beginnings. For many, it's a day to be appreciated, to gather with loved ones, and to recognise the passage of time with gratitude and hope. Beyond the cakes and candles, birthdays also offer moments for reflection, vision, and reconnection. ...
Opinion
By Dr Gbenga Daniel The harm that humanity has done to many great men on earth is that we chose to talk about them after their death, but it is a good idea to write or say to the world and to the ears of concerned persons their good deeds while they remained with us. ...
Opinion
Good day, fellow Nigerians at home and across the globe, The Executive and Members of APC West Africa Diaspora, alongside our esteemed colleagues and friends, hereby present this statement. Gentlemen of the Press, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is imperative that we convene this press conference to unequivocally state our position on the ongoing political and ...
Opinion
BY DEBO ADENIRAN. Come June 12, 2025, Nigerians will celebrate the 32nd anniversary of what has become the freest and fairest presidential election which took place on June 12, 1993. That day, the red carpets will be rolled out at Eagle Square, Abuja, and the 36 state capitals to celebrate what has become the nation’s ...
Digital Economy
By Oluwatosin Alabi | Entrepreneur & MBA Candidate, University of Arkansas In the 21st-century innovation economy, the power to solve complex problems no longer belongs exclusively to large corporations or wealthy nations it now resides in the hands of agile, creative entrepreneurs. Across Africa, where structural gaps have long stifled access to financial tools, education, ...
Opinion
By AMBASSADOR ‘SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE The Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR celebrated two years in office a few days ago on Thursday, 29th May 2025. It is important that one pauses to take an insider look at the journey so far, as well as chart the course for the remaining part of his first ...
Opinion
By Kenechukwu Aguolu As the 2027 general elections draw closer, Nigeria’s political landscape is beginning to shift. Political parties are actively exploring mergers and alliances, hoping to bolster their chances at the polls. While the current administration appears to be in a strong position, the opposition should not be discounted. Drawing from the Mendelow Stakeholder ...
Opinion
By Dakuku Peterside Two years can feel both fleeting and painfully long in Nigeria. Seven hundred and thirty dawns have rolled across the savannah, the creeks, and the sprawling megacities since the last electoral hoopla promised a national rebirth. We now stand midway between ballots, yet conversation in Abuja’s corridors is drifting toward 2027 slogans ...
Opinion
By Dakuku Peterside The world came together on a warm April morning in Rome. Under Bernini’s wide colonnade, a simple wooden coffin lay, almost shy against the grand marble of St. Peter’s. It held the body of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, better known as Pope Francis; it also carried a final message, passed without words. As ...
Opinion
By Kayode Akinmade In just a matter of days, all roads will lead to the Gateway State for the 26th edition of the iconic National Sports Festival (NSF). The festival, a celebration of Nigeria’s rich sports and cultural heritage, is billed to feature athletes competing in 33 sporting events, and is bound to be Nigeria’s ...
Opinion
By Alex Adekunle James On Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, as Christians around the world reflected on the moment Christ peacefully rode into Jerusalem, Plateau State was met not with peace, but with horror. That night, armed militants invaded communities, more than 50 people were killed in cold blood. Just two days later, on Tuesday, ...
Opinion
By Mallam Olawale Rasheed Governor Ademola Adeleke was in the United Kingdom for five working days to achieve specific goals which centers on rejuvenating the Osun state economy. A backgrounder is appropriate for an holistic assessment of the outcome of the visit. During the Governor’s visit to London in late 2023, he was confronted with ...