Picture credit: Emmanuel Ikwuegbu This is the year we saw the nation tremble, yet stand. The economy strained families to the edge, policies tested the patience of the masses, and insecurity carved scars into communities that were already fragile. We…

There are many Christmas presents we desire, but salvation is not one of them.  Have you noticed that under certain circumstances it is acceptable and even necessary to be a Christian?  Many people may not go to church throughout the…

The Igbo teach that when a child washes his hands clean, he may dine with kings. That afternoon with Baba was a living expression of that wisdom, proof that nations are sustained not merely by power, but by men whose…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar …Nigeria must urgently rebuild its diplomatic machinery but not as a political patronage and bureaucratic exercise, but as a strategic imperative. Ambassadors must have competence in international affairs. They must be empowered, visible and…

The verdict, however, is still unfolding. Energy security is a process, not a destination. Whether current gains endure will depend on institutional depth, policy consistency and the willingness to confront entrenched inefficiencies. For now, Ojulari’s tenure represents a cautious but…

Nigeria’s political landscape is littered with names, nicknames, and renaming. And I’m not talking about the countless monuments around the country bearing the name of the President for one reason or another. I’m referring to assigned or mispronounced names. Many…

At this point, I can boldly say that if nature were a man, I would have fallen head over heels in love with him because I keep getting surprised by its healing capabilities. I have a story I would like…

And so, Christmas Day 2025, under the watch of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the United States military hit “ISIS targets” in Northwestern Nigeria, changing various Nigerian narratives permanently.  Casualty figures were not immediately available. Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman…

President Donald Trump is not the problem of Nigeria. Whatever may be his motivation and the framing, we should appreciate his stated desire to degrade terrorists. Nigerian rulers, since military rule, have been putting sovereignty at bay as all sorts…

Madness. This will be a fitting description of 2025 as it casts its last shadows on humanity. My conclusion is not just based on the mindless slaughter in Gaza where even the Devil will willingly take lessons. What can be…

As a troubled Nigeria moves into 2026, several factors suggest it will be a year marked by a tug-of-war between reforms and vulnerabilities. Amid these uncertainties in the coming year, critical questions loom: Will the United States’ “powerful strikes against…

After each blood exchange, there is a shift in my body, not dramatic, not instant, not loud. It is subtle. Quiet. Gentle. Almost like my body is exhaling, breathing out what it has carried and breathing in what it has…

Towering in influence, Mr Nwaoboshi’s imprint on Delta politics and governance will endure for generations. Through party organisation, grassroots mobilisation, and strategic engagements, he earned the revered sobriquet of the “Oracle of Politics” — a testament to his foresight, insight,…

I lost Mama in 2022, but never really found the courage to visit home (after her funeral) until December 2024. Need I tell you that I spent every waking or late hour of my stay in the village crying? In…

In recent weeks, Somali Americans have been subjected to baseless insinuations in the United States. What renders this episode particularly disquieting is not merely the malevolence of the attacks, but the ambivalence of the response. Some Blacks have hesitated to…