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…

Ultimately, Nigeria must redefine its digital future around responsibility, not recklessness. The goal is to build a social media culture that inspires rather than corrupts, that amplifies intellect rather than indecency. The internet should be a marketplace of ideas —…

A few weeks ago, I read on social media how some young Nigerian graduates described their situation in life. They believed that they were simply not lucky or that destiny had not favored them. They thought that the same destiny…

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for explaining how innovation drives sustained economic growth. Their research reveals a profound truth: for the first time in human history, the last…

Watching the news of the recent elections in Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire broke my heart. Once again, Paul Biya — at 91 years old — has been declared winner of Cameroon’s presidential election, extending his more than four decades in…

“They say President Paul Biya has been declared winner of the Presidential election in Cameroon. The man has been in power since 1982. At 92, he is the oldest President in the world. Now that the Constitutional Court has given…

Former EFCC Acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu The narrative we must embrace is simple, clear, and unyielding: the final victory, cemented by the UK Supreme Court’s ruling, belongs squarely to the EFCC, led by the determined Magu, and ably supported by…

Nigeria Flag Without doubt, an absence of an integrity based political leadership of Africa’s largest Democracy that is high of morals and ethical values have ensured its stunted National Development within the context of a united, socially cohesive, secure and…

President Trump and African leaders The administration will probably make some overtures to Africa; as it did in the first term. It will probably keep the Presidential Council on Doing Business in Africa largely as a gesture to the American business community. But most of the administration’s overtures are likely to be largely…

Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) In an era of fiscal scrutiny, cultural investments like MOWAA deserve celebration, not suspicion. They yield intangible yet invaluable returns — pride, identity, and prosperity — that no balance sheet can fully capture. Governor…

Nigeria’s removal from the FATF Grey List is more than a technical achievement; it is a national statement. It reflects the country’s ability to align with international best practices, rebuild global confidence, and demonstrate institutional maturity. Nigeria’s recent removal from…

In this role, I often feel a mix of emotions: deep pride in our national journey, regret over the opportunities we failed to seize, and confidence in our direction of travel today. Despite some historical shortfalls and present-day challenges, I…

In my almost thirty years of work as a foot soldier in Nigeria Incorporated I learnt lessons galore. A few of the instructions have been handy. Contrast the plainness of the fact that work ought to be directed to where…

The US Congress is being pressured by some human rights watchers and Christian faith leaders to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) by the Trump administration due to an alleged genocide being committed against Christians in the…

The US Congress is being pressured by some human rights watchers and Christian faith leaders to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) by the Trump administration due to an alleged genocide being committed against Christians in the…