The Nigerian National Assembly, Abuja. The House of Representatives still has an opportunity to correct course. By reaffirming the enforceability of duly issued regulations, clarifying the limits of committee authority, and recommitting to fair, neutral oversight, it can restore confidence…

Lagos politics thrives on spectacle, but the drama that unfolded on January 13, 2025, was more than a headline — it was a stress test for democratic norms. On that day, while the Speaker of the Lagos State Assembly, Rt.…

Tinubu in Enugu (PHOTO CREDIT: @petermbah on X) Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, it appears the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may not be slowing down on the expansion of its sphere of influence into hitherto  hostile parts of…

The death of one of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s twin sons is a tragedy that should invite collective restraint, empathy, and silence. According to an official statement released by her family, the 21-month-old child, Nkanu Nnamdi, died on Wednesday, January 7,…

The work that I do has connected me to thousands of young people all over the world as I speak to them in diverse fora. These children are passionate and relentless in pursuit of success. Those among them who know…

Does anyone know why the chicken has no teeth? Honestly, I don’t. But I know its humble beginnings, dating back in time. That was when the chicken tilled the earth with its beak and four-toe pronged legs, fending for its…

Recently, some boys in khaki wanted to seize power in the Republic of Benin, but they failed spectacularly. I liked the fact that Nigeria’s intervention ensured they failed. Tell me there’s something good regarding boys in khaki who seize political…

“Nigeria awoke on Saturday (15 January) morning in total confusion,” de St. Jorre wrote. “In three major cities (Lagos, Ibadan and Kaduna), there had been the most violent and bloody coup d’etat Africa had ever seen; but only in the…

This is the simplified summary of the 70-year joint romance of Nigeria and Big Oil with communities in the Niger Delta: While the world wails over climate change, there is an ongoing ecocalypse in the oil region of Nigeria. As…

Frederick Forsyth’s account of the Nigerian Civil War, mainly from the Biafran lens, is perhaps one of the most riveting you would find. Yet, it is remarkably deficient in its one-sidedness, for which the author made no pretences or apologies.…

The Nigerian oil and gas industry has frequently been in the news for various reasons. Decades before the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) was enacted in August 2021, the country’s oil and gas exploration sector faced significant challenges due to unclear…

What happened on the night of 15th January 1966 was indefensible, unjustifiable, unacceptable, unnecessary, unprovoked and utterly barbaric… It set off a cycle of events which had cataclysmic consequences for our country and which we are still reeling from today……

One of the more understated questions in Nigeria’s healthcare landscape is who truly owns the intelligence that shapes health decisions. Despite widespread activity across hospitals, laboratories, and community programmes, international health partners often possess a clearer, more coherent picture of…

Early detection is one of the most effective tools for improving cancer survival. When cancer is identified at an early stage, treatment is often more effective, less invasive, and significantly more likely to save lives. Yet, in many communities, silence…

January 15 is celebrated annually as Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day. This day honours the supreme sacrifice made by fallen heroes of the Nigerian military. It recognises the sacrifices of serving soldiers and veterans who have fought under…