When the Yoruba, in their enduring ingenuity, coined the saying that, “Ọmọ ọsan ni ń ko ponpo bà ìyá ẹ,” (It is the orange fruit that invites stones upon the orange tree), they were cautioning us about (mis)conduct, inheritance, envy,…

For over a decade, I kept stating on this page that the mischaracterisation of insecurity by some Nigerians would have consequences. During that time, many Nigerians kept quiet as some misrepresented the breakdown in relations between farming communities and herders.…

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf (CREDIT: X @Kyusufabba) Surprisingly, Kano is quiet – for now. The fanatical Kwankwasiyya Movement – a red-capped brigade for whom Kwankwaso is a cult figure, and his red cap an emblem of loyalty, seems to…

Nigeria cannot build stability on a justice system that works only for the few. Economic development cannot flourish where everyday disputes are unresolved. Security cannot be sustained where grievances fester unanswered… A justice system that starts with the people’s lived…

National Assembly complex, Abuja. Elections are governed not by good intentions but by clearly prescribed rules. The bill’s landmark provisions address ambiguities in current electoral law. Its passage will prevent conflicting interpretations and inconsistent application of rules for result transmission,…

Elections should not be moments of emotional mobilisation followed by collective amnesia. They should serve as checkpoints in a longer process of national design, review, and course correction… Citizens, civil society, the private sector, labour, professionals, and the diaspora are…

The security landscape of Taraba State witnessed a defining shift over the past two years, a period now ending with the redeployment of Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army. His tenure marked a decisive phase in…

Femi Ogbonnikan is a Senior Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Media. Ogun State is poised to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its creation—a landmark historical milestone. This celebration, however, is more than just the passage of time;…

Andrew Uaboi is the Vice President and Cluster Head, Visa West Africa Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem attracted over $2bn in investments in 2024, according to the Economic Report by the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs.…

Nearly every country in Africa has a law prohibiting violence against women and girls. Feminist movements have driven this incredible achievement, using their voices to spur governments to action and accountability. In West Africa, for example, advocates have worked tirelessly…

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general election, one policy reality stands above all others: the urgent amendment of the Electoral Act 2022. This is no longer a discretionary reform agenda or a matter of political convenience; it is a…

When the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, speaks about affordable housing for police officers, he is not advancing a welfare argument. He is identifying a structural vulnerability in Nigeria’s internal security architecture. Across modern security systems, police welfare is not…

Last Thursday brought the curtain down on the multi-decade quest for justice for Alhaja Kudirat Abiola—wife of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, the late Chief MKO Abiola—who was assassinated during a dark era in our…

Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has sparked controversy by ordering the temporary closure of Onitsha Main Market from Monday, January 26 to February 1, 2026, insisting the directive was necessary to “restore normalcy” and enforce economic activity. The announcement sounds…

In 2001, then-Minister of Transport, late Chief Ojo Maduekwe, urged Nigerians to adopt cycling as a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to vehicles, to reduce traffic congestion. As part of his “Organic Transportation” initiative, he famously rode a bicycle to cabinet…