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Holding captivity captive, By Femi Aribisala

God promises to give us back double for our troubles. Do you believe, “Whoever assembles against you shall fall for your sake?” (Isaiah 54:15). Do you believe, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper?” (Isaiah 54:17). Do you believe, “The…

A Year of Major Progress

Lagos does not forgive complacency. Its floods do not negotiate, its aquifers do not replenish themselves, and its waste, left unattended, grows into black mountains that burn for weeks. For most of the past three decades, the Lagos State Ministry…

From Peaceful Agitation to Chaos

For nearly 30 years, the South-East’s quest for self-determination has unravelled as a tale of two movements, similar in aspiration yet profoundly different in character and consequence. What began under Ralph Uwazuruike’s MASSOB as a disciplined, non-violent campaign built on…

Nigeria’s Sugar Tax Misstep: A Legislative Redo Explained

Nigeria’s fiscal architecture is amid a deliberate, technically driven reset. The Federal Government’s Presidential Fiscal Policy & Tax Reform Committee is building an integrated, evidence-based framework to simplify taxes, broaden the base and restore investor confidence. Yet, in parallel, the…

The Case for Industrialising Agriculture in Nigeria

We stand today at a critical crossroads in our nation’s history. We are blessed with vast, fertile lands, a vibrant and growing workforce, and a climate that allows life to flourish. Yet, we face a paradox: a nation that can…

NAF C-130 Landing in Burkina Faso Was a Safety Measure

The Nigerian Air Force has given a clear and professionally grounded explanation for the diversion and precautionary landing of its C-130 Hercules aircraft in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, on December 8, 2025. The incident, the air force insists, was purely a…

Is Air Turbulence Dangerous? A Pilot Explains Flight Safety

As we mark International Civil Aviation Day, it is important to reinforce the fact that aviation remains the most reliable, effective, efficient, and safest mode of transportation in the world. Air turbulence may feel uncomfortable, but it is a normal…

The role of the public administrator in democratic governanc

The fundamental significance of the public administrator in the overall architecture of government is measured by her capacity to enhance the three functions of government: policy management, regulatory, and service delivery. The policy management function refers to the means by…

Why Nigeria Must Reconsider the Excise Amendment Bill

In a period when Nigeria is working hard to stabilise its economy, strengthen investor confidence, and rebuild the manufacturing sector, the rapid progress of the Customs, Excise and Tariff Amendment Bill deserves closer attention. The bill, which seeks to replace…

Why Wishing People Well Is the Only Thing to Do

I reconnected with a childhood friend recently, and we did some catching up over lunch. Those few hours we spent together were both heart-warming and sobering for me. It’s amazing how people’s reality is not at all what we think…

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