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Eric Teniola If we assume that kidnapping, insurgency and other security problems are politically motivated, then the solution is political not military and we must tackle these challenges through dialogue.

Obinna Chima Nigeria’s anti-corruption war is once again at a defining crossroads as about nine months after he resigned as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology over allegations of certificate

By Okey Ikechukwu Three years ago, my niece wanted to travel to Germany for a skilled-based university course that is not available in Nigeria. To do so, she needed to

Hadiza Bala Usman Policy writing is not merely a technical exercise. It is a public responsibility. It is one of the instruments through which societies define their problems, debate their

Beneath the Surface By Dakuku Peterside There is a powerful lesson in the political fate of Keir Starmer, but it is not merely a British lesson. It is not about

Right of reply By AbdulAzeez AbdulAzeez Olumide Opinion writing serves democracy best when it challenges assumptions without becoming captive to them. Steve Osuji’s recent commentary, “E KOH E RE: What

Ambassador  Yu Dunhai July 1, 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Under the Party’s strong leadership, China has achieved the twin

Olusegun Adeniyi There is a detail buried in a press briefing in Kaduna last Thursday that I found rather troubling. It was offered by the former National Youth Service Corps

Kingsley Moghalu Nigeria stands today at a moment of both promise and peril. The current administration’s macroeconomic reforms—unification of exchange rates, removal of fuel subsidies, and efforts to stabilize the

REUBEN ABATI The World Cup 2026 kicked off June 11, and as of today, 13 match-days after,  in the middle of the second round of the group matches, we have