In one fell swoop, the National Judicial Council (NJC) has queried 256 judges for judicial misconduct. This headlined its decisions taken at the 111th Council meeting in Abuja recently, where it also suspended two judges for one year without pay.…

Dangote Refinery [PHOTO CREDIT: arise.tv]For decades, Nigeria has been known as one of the world’s largest crude oil producers, yet it captured only a fraction of the wealth its natural resources created. The country exported crude, imported refined products, and…

“The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” — Lao Tzu “You are under arrest for urinating in public,” barked the police officer.“What do you mean? Am I not urinating in the drain?“Sir, respect yourself! The…

President Bola Tinubu (PHOTO CREDIT: @officialABAT) The truth is, whether a president smokes Silk Cut or drinks herbal tea, is secondary. What tugs at the skin of Nigerians is whether Tinubu’s administration is delivering the “corn in the pot” —…

In the previous article, I introduced the concept of the Realm of the Long Term. I argued that every institution eventually arrives at a stage where the central question is no longer whether it can perform today, but whether it…

Jesus is the Bread of Life. The boy had five loaves and two fish. Five plus two equals seven. Seven is the number of perfection. In God’s hand, small becomes big. God promises that: Isaiah 60:22 “A little one shall…

Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi …the institutions we build today will determine whether future generations inherit a nation in which public trust is earned through competence, accountability and integrity — or one in which every scandal becomes another chapter in an endless…

Ogori maidens As Ogori prepares to celebrate its New Year on Thursday, 6 August, the second Ebina, this article examines the indigenous four-day calendar through which generations of our people have reckoned with time, organised economic life and coordinated communal…

Musk’s comparison does not settle a contest of fertility. Europe is wealthier, more productive and better equipped to turn individual ability into economic value. Nigeria and Africa have time, youth and scale. Whether these become power will depend on decisions…

Africa has emerged as one of the most strategic frontiers for global investment, trade, innovation, and economic transformation. With a population projected to exceed 2.5 billion by 2050, abundant natural resources, a rapidly expanding middle class, and the world’s youngest…

President Tinubu and Nigerian Governors. Tinubu should not treat this as a one-off outburst of frustration. He should institutionalise it. He should do more in town halls with language a trader in Bodija and Agege market can understand. It should not…

On 13 July 2026, the Honourable Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, KSS, OFR, FCIArb (UK), Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, issued the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions (Amendment), 2026, effective from Tuesday, 14 July 2026. The instrument amends…

…today, humanity is moving back to the pre-World War era when there were no agreed universal rules, might was right, and it was every one to himself and God for us all. Today, humanity lies prostrate. Strongmen and nations roam…

There is something undeniably charming about General Yakubu Gowon. He comes across as unassuming and possessed of a quiet dignity. At 92, a milestone he will reach in October, he is undoubtedly a fortunate man, but time has inevitably taken…

As the country seeks to expand digital public infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity and position local technology companies for international competitiveness, software quality cannot remain an afterthought. Reliable digital services build public confidence. Secure systems protect national assets. High-quality software enhances economic…