Barely midway into the current administration’s term, the political atmosphere is alreadg thick with 2027 calculations. Party caucuses are sketching out coalitions, former leaders are flirting with comebacks,, and political tacticians are working overtime amassing war chests. But outside these…
When nurses strike, any sensible nation should panic.When the people who tend to the ill choose protest over patients, then the system is not just cracked, it’s crumbling.This week, Nigerian nurses embarked on a seven-day warning strike, led by the…
The recent standoff between the Nigerian Senate and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan offers a revealing window into the contentious relationship between the legislature and judiciary — both pillars of democracy now stuck in implicit contempt. After a judgment by Justice Binta…
By Yomi Akinfesoye Alhaji Lateef kayode Jakande (LKJ) would have turned 95 years today July 23, 2025 but even in death, one can hardly forget this quintessential politician; a man of character and integrity. As we commemorate the 95th birthday…
Finally, with the departure of Muhammadu Buhari from this world, Nigeria has been left with the resonance of his leadership — a legacy written not only in policy and projects but in wounds, struggles, and silence that characterized his time…
Tomorrow, Lagosians by the millions will stand in line to vote in the Local Government Area elections. On paper, this should be one of the most consequential dates on the state’s democratic calendar. But unfortunately, in practice, it has often…
Nigeria is once more at the point of political reinvention, or should we say, repetition. As the 2027 general elections begin casting their long shadow, a new political alignment with fanfare and old faces has emerged. Maybe not so new…
The Minister of Education of Nigeria, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, issued a public plea this week that ought to worry every citizen who still believes in the promise of public education. He appealed to the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation…
With less than one month left until the Lagos local government elections, there is a typical silence surrounding not only the voters, but of those who ought to know better: the media. In print, on radio, television, and online, there…
The recent revelation that the Nigerian government invested ₦393.29 billion in 1,477 streetlight projects in the 2025 budget, at an average of ₦266 million per unit, has caused widespread public outcry and outrage. The jaw-dropping figure, which was brought to…
In a letter that has since stirred fresh debates across the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu submitted a new loan request to the National Assembly. The request, seeking appropriation for billions of dollars in loans to finance important infrastructure and…
At a recent APC event in Abuja, Senate President Godswill Akpabio reportedly proposed a motion for President Bola Tinubu to be the sole presidential candidate for the 2027 election. He claimed that all opposition structures, particularly that of the PDP,…
The recent display of emotion by the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, at a press conference was more than just a burst of personal vulnerability, it was a cry from the heart of an inefficient system. A system where over…
As we mark the 38th anniversary of the passing of Chief Obafemi Awolowo on May 9, 2025, we find ourselves reflecting on a monumental figure whose presence in Nigerian politics has yet to be matched. Awolowo was not just a…
In an era where financial literacy is more crucial than ever, the dark shadow of Ponzi schemes continues to loom large over unsuspecting investors. These fraudulent investments promise high returns with little risk, often luring in the most vulnerable members…