President Donald Trump Imagine a recalcitrant and unrepentant schoolyard and dockside bully like President Donald Trump threatening our country with violence, military action and invasion. What a nerve! Permit me to put the matter in context. A friend of mine…

Yusuf Tuggar’s approach to the management of Nigeria’s foreign policy, which intertwines democracy, development, demography, and diaspora engagement, is innovative and assertive. It not only affirms Nigeria’s position as a global actor but also adumbrates its commitment to sustainable progress,…

As the good book reminds us, a house divided against itself cannot stand. The time has come for Nigeria to stand. And to stand, we must rise together — North and South, East and West. The East holds wisdom. The…

I have read enough works on the phenomenon of sycophancy in politics to know that it is a democratic curse. Whenever I reflect on its curse on development, my mind hovers over a character called Abulu in Akure, Ondo State-born Chigozie Obioma’s The Fishermen…

Our love must be upgraded to the greater love of God. God does not want everybody to understand what He says: “The disciples came and said to Him, ‘Why do You speak to them in parables?’ He answered and said…

Labels of this nature can embolden extremist narratives, unsettle markets and undermine ongoing reforms aimed at building a safer and more prosperous nation. The United States remains a strategic partner, and sustained engagement based on mutual respect and shared democratic…

Professor Wole Soyinka, 91, winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature, is a well-sought after global citizen. But even as a famous dramatist, he must have been caught unawares when the United States (US) on 23 October staged a…

Late Nelson Mandela When the final chapter of this era is written, it may be said that Nelson Mandela, having borne the weight of history, chose to lay it down with grace, while others, having seized the mantle of freedom,…

If Nigeria’s digital revolution is to endure, it must be powered not by diesel fumes but by sunlight, wind, and innovation. Embracing green technology is no longer a policy slogan; it is the lifeline of an inclusive, resilient, and competitive…

Dr Vincent Olatunji In a world racing toward an information-driven future, Africa cannot afford to be a spectator. Olatunji’s leadership signals a shift — from enthusiasm to responsibility, from experimentation to accountability. He demonstrates that privacy and progress are not…

In The Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and…

From left: Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye; Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Aneke; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas; Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waidi Shaibu; Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant…

During his inauguration, President Tinubu announced with aplomb his cancellation of petroleum subsidy. He appeared to expect grateful thanks from Nigerians for depriving them of their only benefit from government – cheaper petrol and appeared surprised at the massive criticisms…

Apart from tariffs, another word that the Trump presidency is fond of is genocide. First, it was South Africa. During South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the White House last May, President Donald Trump played a video suggesting that…

In every institution, there are individuals who rise above the conventions of their profession — men and women whose discipline, intellect, and character redefine the essence of leadership. Inspector General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun stands among such figures. A…