Category: Opinion

By Abraham Ogbodo The Best President Nigeria Never Had. That title exists and it belongs to one man. He is Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. The opposite, that is, the Worst President Nigeria Never Had, has been elusive. That title does not exist. The country has a way of giving the worst a chance to spread […]

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi For decades, the struggle for reliable electricity supply has shaped the daily experience of residents across Ondo State. In recent weeks, however, that struggle has taken a darker turn, one marked by secrecy, exploitation, and a growing sense of betrayal. The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), responsible for supplying power across the […]

By Tunde Odesola The life of Nagudu paints, in vivid colours of fire, the state of Nigerian journalism. Who is Nagudu, by the way? Nagudu is the black-bellied, fire-eating iron cauldron that cleans up after others. Nagudu sits in the fire, taking the heat so others may have food to eat. He swallows flame, exhales […]

By Abimbola Adelakun The Defence Headquarters officially disproved the story of a planned coup in Nigeria, but that has not made it any less believable. The cancellation of Independence Day activities to opt for a “low-key” celebration, which excuses the President from appearing in public, suggests that the media reports might be on to something. […]

By Reuben Abati Yesterday was October 20, the fifth anniversary of the Lekki Toll Gate Massacre, aftermath of the #EndSARS youth protest in Lagos. Scores of young persons were reportedly killed, maimed, made to inhale tear gas, or jump into the Lagoon and till date there has been no full closure on that event, despite […]

File: Nigeria Military troops Facing severe economic challenges and rising social discontent, the last thing Nigeria needs is the resurgence of military rule. On October 4, the military high command issued a terse statement announcing the detention of 16 officers over a vague “security breach”. The authorities were quick to dismiss any insinuations of a […]

By; Steve Otaloro In the annals of Nigeria’s political journey, there comes a time when destiny calls for a man not necessarily perfect, but perfectly suited for the demands of a critical hour. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is such a man. A leader who stepped into the storm not to bask in power, but to […]

When “due process” sounds like damage control Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), may have intended to calm public unease. His recent clarification that no inmate has yet been released under President Tinubu’s exercise of the prerogative of mercy was supposed to assure Nigerians that the process is under control. Instead, it […]

With the Senate’s confirmation of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigeria once again stands at the threshold of another test of faith in her democracy. Every change of guard at INEC brings renewed hope and renewed anxiety because elections in Nigeria remain less a celebration of democracy […]