President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “the historic milestone of becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister.” “This remarkable achievement reflects the enduring confidence and trust the people of India have reposed in his leadership over…

“He who knows not where the rain first began to beat him will never recognise the fire that dries his skin.” This ancestral truth rings with haunting precision as we stand in the indigo twilight of 2026, still shivering from…

Who else noticed the President’s new pair of glasses? If you have been watching closely (and watching closely is, after all, my job), you will have counted at least three pairs of glasses the President has used in the past…

The Ali Must Go protest of 1978. …the ‘Ali-Must-Go’ uprising laid the concrete foundation for confronting military rule in Nigeria. The formation of NANS and the various struggles it waged from 1981 to 1993 contributed significantly to demystifying the military,…

The more historically grounded interpretation is that financial capital is responding first to improving macroeconomic conditions, while productive capital is still moving through the longer and more complex process that necessarily precedes major investment commitments. Introduction The unsigned commentary under…

She fled North on a ship to Portsmouth. An angry President Washington began a relentless search and attempts to get her back. Two days after her escape, his steward, Frederick Kitt, placed an advertisement in the Philadelphia Gazette, which stated:…

Stories like that of David and Goliath teach moral lessons especially about victory not necessarily going to the mighty and powerful. The freedom battles between a sitting United States President and, a slave girl he owned, are no less intriguing.…

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani Encouragingly, there are signs that the conversation around innovation in Nigeria is evolving. Increasing emphasis is being placed not only on academic achievement but also on entrepreneurship, problem-solving, digital skills,…

When Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo assumed office as governor of Anambra State in 2022, he arrived in Awka bearing an intimidating resume and a trailer-load of goodwill. Many Nigerians, especially those of us from the South-East, fervently rooted for his…

A healthy man is an asset to his marriage, a blessing to his family and a pillar of support in his community. The month of June is set aside for men and the positive role they play within their families…

In recent years, social media has become filled with videos promoting “natural healing” remedies. Garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemon, cloves and herbal mixtures are often presented as miracle solutions capable of curing everything from inflammation to chronic diseases. Short videos promise…

The strongest tell-tale sign that a man has begun to “chop and clean mouth” is not suspicious phone calls or unexplained absences, but his neglect of the emotional and physical needs of the woman he has at home. Nobody is…

While there is indeed important work ahead, no one can countenance the fact that the CBN under Cardoso has notched up impressive achievements since he took over a central bank that was mired in a quagmire of gargantuan proportions. The…

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, who is unique in His Majesty, having no partner or helper. He sent down His Book with the truth and preserved it from…

The greater challenge is creating a framework that protects users without stifling innovation, combats illicit activity without discouraging legitimate use, and strengthens confidence without undermining the technological progress that has made Nigeria one of Africa’s leading digital economies… Nigeria is…