He is the elected governor of Benue State, one of the northern Nigerian states ravaged by terrorism and pillaged by banditry. Innocent human blood flows copiously in the terrain he governs because of unbridled Islamic terrorism. Before he became the…

Nigeria’s classrooms are supposed to be sanctuaries. But today, the ringing of the school bell no longer signals the start of lessons. It sounds like a death knell for hope. For weeks, the only authority many citizens knew was that…

Nigeria’s classrooms are supposed to be sanctuaries. But today, the ringing of the school bell no longer signals the start of lessons. It sounds like a death knell for hope. For weeks, the only authority many citizens knew was that…

Africa cannot afford to miss this opportunity. Tropical forests provide the continent with unmatched climate, ecological, and economic value. The TFFF offers the financial tools to reward African nations for the global service which our forests provide, while empowering local…

There’s no need to obsess over what US President Donald Trump said about Nigeria being disgraced or his threat to attack fast, viciously, and sweetly with blazing guns. He has perfected the art of blowing hot and cold, perhaps more…

Above all, we must continue to honour the courage of our military men and women. Brigadier General Musa Uba exemplified exceptional bravery, leadership, and commitment to Nigeria’s stability. His death is a heartbreaking loss, but his sacrifice must refocus our…

On November 20, the Chairman of the United States House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee, Rep. Chris Smith, chaired a congressional hearing on the alleged religious persecution of Christians by radical Islamist groups in Nigeria. This hearing follows President…

The global agricultural economy is hurtling toward an age of unprecedented uncertainty. Climate shocks from droughts to floods, erratic rainfall to extreme temperatures are no longer the exception. They are the norm. These recurring disruptions make planting and harvesting schedules…

A foreign head of state used to tell Chinese President Xi Jinping, “China has a major advantage, which is always formulating various plans and ensuring they are fully implemented.” One of the most representative examples he noted is the Five-Year…

The unfolding debate around the American president’s recent pronouncements on ending the “Christian genocide” in northern Nigeria has forced the world to revisit two uncomfortable questions: how far should a superpower go in confronting faith-based violence outside of its borders,…

The clash of perspectives underscores the deeper challenge: while some attacks may appear religiously targeted, the broader landscape of Nigerian violence is shaped by overlapping crises — weak governance, poverty, unregulated migration, proliferation of weapons, climate pressures, and the failures…

As I observed the unfolding tragedy of what the Peoples Democratic Party has now become, a quiet sadness mingled with a deep sense of prophetic vindication came upon me. Looking at what PDP has become today did not amuse me,…

Every day, lives are shattered. Dreams are cut short. Families are left in silence. On our roads, tragedy unfolds, not in distant lands, but in our own streets and communities. Children, young people, parents, neighbours—gone forever. This is no ordinary…

I was deeply disturbed upon reading a report in the dailies that the Katsina and Plateau state governments have ordered the closure of schools due to rising insecurity. Alarmingly, the Federal Government followed suit by shutting down 41 unity schools…

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, cuts the image of a man who came prepared to make a deliberate and targeted impact in the oil-rich Niger Delta. Although he had a lot of options open to…