In Nigeria, the fiercest political battles are not always fought on campaign podiums. Sometimes, the most consequential struggles for power are waged quietly from the pulpit, wrapped in sermons, prophetic declarations and carefully coded spiritual language that slips into the…

In 2024, on the diplomatic sidelines of the 9th Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China pledged $50bn in investment and support to the three junta-led states of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, according to the Voice of America.…

Every serious society eventually confronts a defining question: what future is it preparing its children to inherit? For Katsina State, that question has become urgent in an age where knowledge is no longer confined to textbooks, chalkboards or examination halls.…

he evil men who have for years been on the prowl in different parts of the country took their devilish mission to the soul of the South-West—Oyo State, to be precise—on Friday, where they desecrated schools, violated innocence, and unleashed…

No one can fault taxation hawk, Taiwo Oyedele, who became the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy after the unexplained exit of his predecessor, Wale Edun, for what seems to be his major preoccupation of getting Nigerians…

Nigeria is on the march again to have its eighth general elections in this Fourth Republic. Party primaries are underway in the 22 registered political parties, with the All-Progressives Congress, the ruling party, leading the pack. The party held its…

South Africa does not need louder leaders. It needs more present ones. Leadership is not failing. It is being called to evolve. And that evolution begins with a shift that is both simple and demanding, to lead not only with…

Recently, we woke up to Nigerian men on X (Twitter) spreading lies that immigrant wives in the UK will be deported if they report domestic violence or leave abusive marriages. For context, this fearmongering sits against the backdrop of women…

…fortunately for Nigeria’s multi-party democracy, the NDC has come to the rescue and it seems to be succeeding where the PDP and ADC have failed. Founded by Senator Seriake Dickson, former governor of Bayelsa State, the NDC, like a child…

Ileya Festival is the Yoruba word for the Eid al-Adha or Eid al Kabir festival which falls on May 26 – May 27 this year, 2026, in Nigeria, and since it is celebrated for three days by the Muslim faithful,…

“Different strokes for different people” is an aphorism I grew up with without knowing the origin. Yet it aptly describes the dominant story in the media landscapes of three different countries. The media, beyond its conventional role in public life,…

Financial technology is evolving at a remarkable pace, and trust services are no exception. The way fiduciary relationships are created, managed, and enforced is changing quickly. In Nigeria, this shift is further supported by the Investment and Securities Act 2025…

The ancient proverb, stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant (Proverbs 9:17), offers a profound insight into human nature’s inclination towards instant gratification. In the context of education, this phrase metaphorically represents the allure of shortcuts…

A clarion call for justice for Justice Crack is not merely a campaign for an individual; it is a call for justice for all, a test of whether Nigeria still upholds the constitutional guarantees of free speech and liberty. Democracies…

One of the functions of foundations is to keep alive the memories of the people whose personalities and professional achievements the foundation was established in honour of. They are, therefore, immortality projects that allow for post-mortem influence in ensuring that…