Opinion Corner

Among the loudest voices in this grim chorus is former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, whose recent assertion that Governor Seyi Makinde “orchestrated” these abductions to blackmail President Bola Tinubu is not just a grotesque political slur; it is a profound insult to the intelligence of Nigerians and a dangerous distraction from the structural rot that is actually fueling our …

Although inflation has risen slightly in recent months, it remains manageable and is considered temporary. The 12-month average inflation has declined for six consecutive months, and month-on-month figures indicate easing pressure. This progress, despite global commodity and energy price volatility, demonstrates the effectiveness of Nigeria’s monetary authorities. Perhaps one of the most consequential moves has been the strengthening of Nigeria’s …

The administration’s recent insistence that security in Nigeria has improved by “65 to 70 percent” is a metric that exists solely within the sterilized corridors of Aso Rock and the National Assembly. To the family in a village in the North-West, the farmer in the Middle Belt, or the traveler on a highway in the South-East, such percentages are not …

The skewed rejection of Ize-Iyamu and manipulation of the primaries, soon manifested in the open, when Jarret Tenebe, evoked his usual hateful public remarks, that his state APC will not give its flagbearer ticket to ‘a serial loser’ in the primary election, an innuendo directed at Ize-Iyamu, who had lost three governorship elections. This, however, went against the position of …

Political victories are temporary, but political relationships and regional trust are long-term assets that must be protected. Any perception that a region is being politically diminished or strategically sidelined could produce unintended consequences capable of reshaping future electoral calculations in Edo State. It is also important to note that leadership within the Benin political structure cannot simply be imposed externally …

U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon filed a motion Friday seeking the recusal of Atlanta U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross from a key election-integrity case after Ross admittedly – and illegally – attended a partisan Democrat fundraiser for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Obviously, Ross’ attendance makes clear she isn’t impartial. But this is just the …

To understand why State Police is the only viable antidote, one must first look at the human cost of our current inaction. For far too long, the primary burden of community protection has fallen on the shoulders of the brave, yet tragically under-equipped, local security initiatives. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Southwest, where the Amotekun Corps members …

The rumored imposition of Ogbeide-Ihama by Minister Wike was alleged to have been supported by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representative of Edo North Senatorial District in the Red Chamber. The choice of Ogbeide-Ihama was alleged to be connected to a former agreement reached by Governor Okpebholo, Wike and Ogbeide Ihama. Also, the rumor mill in Edo is rife that Wike, Chief …

The global technocrats in Washington did not anticipate the sophisticated fury of the Nigerian youth. For too long, the World Bank and the IMF have operated on the assumption that African populations are passive victims, content to let domestic political elites sign away their destinies. By bypassing local legislative gatekeepers—who have proven to be nothing more than rubber stamps for …

EFCC is a “Nigerian law enforcement and anti-graft agency that investigates financial crimes, such as advance fee fraud (419 Fraud) and money laundering. It was also set up to fight against corruption and to protect the country from economic saboteurs.” The Commission, whilst responding to pressures from the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF), that named Nigeria as …