Opinion

Rekpene Bassey In every war, truth is the first casualty. But in the current Gulf conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, truth is not merely dying; it is …

Sufyan Lawal Kabo When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, he inherited a nation burdened by deep rooted challenges that had intensified over the years under Muhammadu …

Olu Allen There is a pattern we must stop pretending not to see. Every time the President travels, Nigeria performs a ritual, not of statecraft, but of subservience. They line …

Munir Ibrahim Publisher Public office carries with it a weight of responsibility that transcends partisan loyalties and political calculations. Those entrusted with leadership positions are expected to place the collective …

Olu Allen Sometimes, the most important political statements are never spoken.They are installed.Quietly.Without press conferences. That is why Nigerians should look twice at the decision to solar-power the Aso Rock …

Rekpene Bassey Numbers tell a story in the arithmetic of every violent conflict. In the case of Nigeria, that arithmetic was at once chilling last February in the country’s security …

Prince Chris Azor Across Nigeria, Civil Society Organisations, Community Based groups and Cooperative Societies are often the first institutions people turn to when government services fall short. They mobilize Communities, …

Comrade Najeeb Nasir Ibrahim In the dynamics of democratic politics, one undeniable truth stands out: women remain the most powerful force in grassroots mobilization. Across communities, households, and social networks, …

Olu Allen Most people watching the war in the Middle East think they understand it. Missiles are flying.Ships are burning.News anchors are shouting. But they are watching the wrong scoreboard. …

Comrade Najeeb Nasir Ibrahim Kano’s government is stuck and the blame lies at the top. Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo skipped the 38th State Executive Council meeting on 12 March. …