I attended Government Secondary School, Fadan Kaje (GSSFK) from 1975 to 1978. Formerly owned by Catholic missionaries, and called St. Joseph, the school had Reverend Father John Haverty as the Principal. Catholic priests largely managed the school. One of our…

On 2 July, Nigeria’s defence, intelligence, law enforcement, anti-corruption, emergency response, and public safety agencies took an extraordinary step by jointly addressing the nation on the state of national security. The initiative emerged from consultations among the leadership of these…

A close friend recently returned to Nigeria for the first time after fifteen years in the United Kingdom. Like many Nigerians in the diaspora, he had spent those years toiling, saving, and painstakingly constructing his dream home back in the…

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Who has honoured us with Islam, dignified us with Iman (faith), and made us the best nation brought forth for mankind. I bear…

Former NBA President, Abubakar Mahmoud. Photo: Legal Naija. A week ago, the ancient city of Kano witnessed a colourful spectacle as one of Nigeria’s most respected legal minds, Abubakar Balarabe Mahmoud (SAN), was turbaned with the traditional title of Garkuwan…

There exists a distinction between receiving compensation for your time and being acknowledged for your value. Time generates wages; value opens doors. The professional who habitually exceeds expectations is frequently laying the groundwork for a future that others may not…

A better Nigeria begins with better values. Rotary has shown that when service, integrity and ethical leadership become a way of life, communities prosper. There is every reason to believe that the same principles can help lift up Nigeria. The…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the knockout stages, yet it has been remarkable not only for being the biggest in football history so far, but also for its unusual moments. It has delivered remarkable fan antics, underdog stories,…

…Rodney must be placed at the centre of a people-centred historiography of Sierra Leone, even if he has not been institutionally recognised as such. His interest was not in rulers alone, nor in ethnic origins as static inheritances, nor in…

Rwanda, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Botswana and Ghana have strengthened regulatory quality and public financial management. Digital governance reforms, such as e-procurement, digital IDs and automated tax systems, are reducing leakages. Tax-to-GDP ratios are rising. Domestic revenue mobilisation is rising in…

Nigeria’s security challenge is not caused by tinted glass. It is caused by weak intelligence gathering, poor policing capacity, inadequate investigation, corruption within the security architecture, limited deterrence and inconsistent law enforcement. I read reports attributed to the Inspector General…

Nigeria’s public institutions exist to deliver education, healthcare, infrastructure, and essential services to millions of people. When talented young people consistently choose to build their careers elsewhere, those institutions lose something they cannot easily replace: fresh thinking, high expectations, and…

Perhaps Bello’s greatest asset remains his relationship with people. His warmth draws people to him as naturally as bees are drawn to honey. Across professional, political and social circles, one constantly encounters individuals eager to testify to his kindness, generosity…

For Nigeria, this is a moment of choice for both domestic leaders and international partners. Retreating from governance now may seem fiscally prudent, but it will be politically costly. The consequences are both everyday and structural – weaker institutions, deeper…

For 105 years, the CPC has remained true to its founding mission. For 55 years, China and Nigeria have stood together through thick and thin as good friends and trusted partners. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1971, our…