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By FEMI FALANA Nigeria stands at a defining electoral moment. The ongoing amendment to the Electoral Act presents not merely a technical legislative adjustment but a historic opportunity to consolidate democratic transparency and institutional credibility. At the heart of this debate lies the issue of the real-time electronic transmission of polling unit results, a matter that […]

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By YUSHAU SHUAIB I write this with deep concern—not anger, but concern—over what increasingly appears to be a troubling pattern in the posture of the United States under President Donald Trump towards Nigeria, particularly its Muslim communities and Northern leadership. Since Trump’s return to office, a narrative has steadily gathered momentum in Washington: that Nigeria […]

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By VICTOR-BANDELE DADA  Politics has evolved into one of the largest businesses of the modern age, commanding enormous financial flows, institutional attention and popular emotion. Yet, despite its scale and spectacle, political power repeatedly fails to deliver durable prosperity, social harmony, or ecological balance. My argument is that the persistent wastage of political power arises from […]

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By PATRICK EBOJELE Edo State is witnessing a quiet but powerful transformation — one driven not by slogans, but by steel, concrete and visible progress on the ground. At the heart of this transformation is the Ikpoba Hill flyover at Ramat Park, a project Governor Monday Okpebholo recently inspected and described with clear satisfaction, not as […]

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By SAMUEL OJIAKOR The death of Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, one of the twin sons of the renowned author, Chimamanda Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege on January 7, 2026 is an undeniable and unforgettable tragedy that will continue to mount intense scrutiny on Nigeria’s healthcare services. This harrowing incident no doubt would have a long-term […]

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By Suleiman O. Abdulahi Talent is Africa’s biggest export but only if it’s structured. Everywhere you look, young Africans are working remotely, freelancing, or migrating. This tells you talent isn’t the problem but coordination. Our challenge isn’t a skills shortage; it’s a system shortage. We train without placement, we certify without connection and we empower […]

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By Kelvin Ajagbawa  As the 2027 general elections draw nearer, politicians across the length and breadth of the country are gearing up and strategising. In Delta State, Chief Ovedje Great Ogboru is not left out of the scheme of things. Once again, he is battle ready to challenge the incumbent governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori. This […]

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By Femi Akinlolu Kemi Omotosho, recently announced as MultiChoice Nigeria’s CEO, takes over the country’s most visible media business, one that is watched closely by consumers, regulators and competitors alike, writes… When MultiChoice Nigeria announced Kemi Omotosho as its new Chief Executive Officer last Tuesday, it marked the close of one era and the beginning of […]

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