Ultimately, federalism succeeds not merely because power is decentralised, but because authority, incentives and capability are deliberately aligned to make productivity the basis of political success. When states compete to build institutions, attract investment, develop people and expand their productive…

Many young Nigerians see NYSC as a one‑year ritual — khaki, clearance, CDS, and monthly allowances. But my experience taught me something deeper. National service is not about the uniform. It is about the impact made while wearing it… It…

The enduring strength of MNI versus MNIPR in NIPSS lies not in its recounting of institutional disagreements but in its demonstration that resilience can transform disappointment into lasting contribution… The closing reflection captures this beautifully: “Institutions may grant opportunities, but…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Tinubu may have been “deeply embarrassed” by the EFCC’s timing. The greater embarrassment would be allowing Nigeria’s institutions to remain so politically vulnerable that every controversial decision is judged less by the law than by…

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino [PHOTO CREDIT: Skysports] In reality, the Infantino gang tried to commercialise the soul of football, a unifying force of humanity. He had dangled a $40 million award to every association that voted for his plans, promising…

My first encounter was aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Washington Dulles to Addis Ababa. I’m still not sure why I chose it. Perhaps I reached for something that looked vaguely familiar. Or perhaps I was momentarily distracted by the…

President Tinubu After the bishops’ recent closed‑door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Cardinal John Onaiyekan made a striking claim: that presidential aides are shielding the President from the true suffering in the country, presenting a false “rosy picture,” and…

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds and Lord of all creation — may the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon the…

The news circle has been dominated for some time by the visit of Catholic Bishops to President Tinubu to draw the attention of Government to their concerns over the policy direction of the Administration. Speaking to the visit in a…

Whatever our challenges and our concerns about one another may be we will sit down, work them out and stay together all for the sake of our respective nations and the benefit of Mother Africa… As High Commissioner of Nigeria…

Data is good, but it often doesn’t tell the whole story. Data cannot capture the extent of our efforts to get a prepaid meter at my workplace in Abuja, after we were disconnected from the grid in February. We’re still…

Who are these dangerous, violent and subversive elements that thrive on targeting and terrorising the weakest and most vulnerable Africans in their country and that make the old Ku Klux Klan of America, the old National Front of the UK,…

As someone whose work sits at the intersection of faith, leadership, governance, and development, I have become increasingly convinced that Africa’s greatest challenge is not merely a shortage of resources or opportunities. Rather, it is the absence of sound, progressive,…

Freed Oyo pupils and their teacher This is why the commission matters, and why it deserves better than cynicism. First, it is our instrument of truth. Like the 9/11 Commission, its assignment is to establish what truly happened: how the…

Some people pass through life leaving footprints. Others leave enduring legacies. As family, friends, associates, former colleagues of Nigerian Breweries Plc and distinguished members of Nigeria’s marketing community gather in Lagos on 8 August to celebrate Tony Agenmonmen on his…