Nigeria is in a state of war. A few months ago, the war was in the northeast. But today, it is ubiquitous. The entire country is now the theatre of violent engagement. […]
Nigeria at War: State of Emergency Needed
2023: Atiku’s Eligibility to Contest as President Takes Centre Stage
The eligibility of Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s former Vice-President and to run as president has propped up again. This time, the Attorney-General of the federation is the one handling the issue. It is […]
Dwindling National Income and the Pressing Need to Reduce Cost of Governance
The agitation for a drastic reduction in the cost of governance is gaining traction in the country’s political circles. With Nigeria currently facing the challenges of dwindling revenue, the need to cut […]
COVID-19: Will Nigerians Give Locally Made Vaccines the Chance to Succeed?
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who doubles as Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha disclosed on 22, March 2021 that Nigerian scientists had produced at […]
Unemployment Now 33%: Troubling Skill Gaps
The rate of unemployment in Nigeria has continued to generate debates among Nigerians locally and internationally. Most people in the country’s labour force are either unemployed or underemployed. The latest statistics on […]
Women’s Day and World: So Near and So Far
Nigeria and many other countries of the world celebrated international women’s day on the 8th of March 2021. The history of this day can be traced back about a century ago when […]
Mixed Blessings from Rising Crude Oil Prices in Global Market
To most oil-producing countries like Nigeria, the report that oil prices have crossed $70 per barrel for the first time in over a year would be great news. However, the reason for […]
Nigerians Who Support and Incite Violence: Bala Mohammed and Gani Adams (Part 2)
As Nigeria trudges on the road, seeking peace relentlessly, some citizens have remained resolute in their wanton proclivity to see that the country does not succeed in this search. The actions of […]
Nigerian Drums of War and the Lessons from Sudan
In Nigeria today, even as ethnic tensions mount, there are calls in open and closed quarters for the country to split. Some believe that Nigeria’s unity cannot work and breaking up the […]
2021 Headies: Regaining Lost Credibility
It seems The Headies Award held last Sunday has virtually regained all its lost glories of the last few years. The Headies award has always been the center of attraction for both […]
Escalating Attacks by Bandits in Nigeria: A Nation in Mortal Danger
By Williams Faruq Whenever it seems that the nation is getting some respite, another disturbing news emerges. The last one happened in Niger state, Nigeria. A gang of heavily armed gunmen dressed […]
Nigeria’s Economic Revival: IMF Recommendations on Policy Adjustments
By Godwin Anyebe The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is one international economic agency that many analysts agree has a lot of influence on Nigeria’s policies. Few weeks ago, the agency released her […]
50 Years of Nigeria-China Relations: Who Are the Real Gainers?
Although Nigeria-China relations date back to more than five decades, recent developments call for a careful and detailed analysis of this relationship with respect to investment, trade and aid. This month, Nigeria […]
Okonjo-Iweala as WTO DG: Fluctuating Hopes for Nigeria and Africa
Apart from being the first woman to ever achieve this milestone, the name, Okonjo-Iweala will go down in history as the first African to assume the position of the Director General of […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Apathy and The Influence of Conspiracy Theories
Since the breakthrough of COVID_19 vaccines, worries and concerns have accompanied their procurement in Africa. It has been over three months since the roll out of vaccines in Europe and America, yet […]
Jakande’s Exit : Reminiscences of The Action Years
It was a special birthday ceremony. Eminent Nigerians trooped in significant numbers to celebrate with the nonagenarian. The presence of officials from the presidency, governors and former governors, ministers and ex-ministers, speakers […]
Tukur Buratai: Nifty Balancing Powers For Nigeria’s Diplomacy
For those who know the antecedents of Nigeria’s immediate past Chief of Army Staff, his ambassadorial nomination might have been aimed at maximising his experiences to the benefit of Nigeria and Nigerians […]
Air Peace: Airline Expansion Creates More Trouble for Travellers
When it comes to fleet expansion, Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines, is a tough bird. The airline has always had its eye on massive expansion since 2018, when they started […]
2023: Politicians Scheme for Higher Stakes
Cross carpeting or defection in Nigerian politics has now become rampant. Politicians both at State and Federal levels decamp to the winning party as the quest for power swells. This affirms the […]
Somewhere Between Beauty and Magic: Joeboy Debut Album Review
Afropop sensation, Joeboy, released his much anticipated debut studio album, Somewhere Between Beauty and Magic (SBBM) on February 3, 2020. The album comes as a 14-track pack designed to reaffirm and solidify […]
