Idris: As Nigeria’s Chief Image Maker Turns 60
Unlike in the past, when the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation was not manned by consummate professionals worthy of their positions, the inauguration...
Category : Opinion
Fortified rice: Nourishing Nigeria, one meal at a time
By Peter Dama Today, I want to draw attention to an issue that quietly affects millions of Nigerians every day — not hunger alone, but...
Celebrating Dr. Adenuga humble business magnate at 73
By Ebubechukwu Chidozie One can easily count successful business men in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, known to be humble, humane or caring. Often, they are...
TWO RACES, ONE CALCULATION: WHY DR. CHIMA MATTHEW AMADI’S DECISION IS THE ONLY RATIONAL ONE
By: Ammarachi Anyanwu Political decisions in Imo State are rarely evaluated on their logic. They are evaluated on their optics. Who announced first. Which party...
Silent Precision, Potent Results: The DSS’ Strategic War Against Insecurity in Nigeria
By Louis Achi Somewhere in Nigeria today, a market is open because an arms shipment was intercepted last week. A village is quieter because a...
From State Security to Societal Security: Securitisation and the changing role of citizens in Nigeria
By Chibuike Njoku & Ndu Nwokolo Security has traditionally been conceived as the core responsibility of the state, rooted in sovereign authority, hierarchical control, and...
Learning from India’s State Electricity Market Reforms
By Nkemjika Nnenne Ani Nigeria’s electricity sector is at a defining moment. With the Electricity Act 2023, the country has begun decentralising power—allowing states to...
Russia, Traoré and the death knell for democracy in Africa
By Ipole Amajama The poster child of Russia’s authoritarianism in Africa, Capt Ibrahim Traoré, on April 2, 2026, stated “Democracy “kills” and the people of...
2027: Gov. Bago deserves another term to complete his reform agenda
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago is a seasoned politician, banker-turned-legislator, and administrator who currently serves as the Executive Governor of Niger State. Born in Minna on...
2027: Enugu State: Between modest progress and the urgency of better choices
By James Ezema As the countdown to the 2027 governorship election gradually begins, the political atmosphere in Enugu State is, expectedly, gathering momentum. Beneath the...