Opinion Corner

By Eben Enasco The recent designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), by the US government sparked intense debate, with many Nigerians expressing concern over President Donald Trump’s statement. Amidst the backlash, some Nigerians believe that a more fitting designation would be “Politicians of Particular Concern” (PPC), given the country’s complex issues and perceived role of politicians …

By Festus Akanbi When the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria marched into its latest strike with the swagger of an old champion, it never imagined that the same Nigerians who once hailed its battles would now see it as the villain of the story. When  the  Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) ordered a nationwide …

For many Nigerian workers, the struggle to stretch their salaries until the end of the month has become a familiar cycle. It is not uncommon to hear complaints about wages running out long before the next payday, often blamed on inflation, inadequate pay, or the soaring cost of living. A report by Jobberman affirms further that over 60 percent of …

By MOBOLAJI SANUSI At this season of Nigeria’s 65th independence celebrations, yours sincerely considered it sad to note that the refining of the country’s most precious endowment is creating a recurring but disruptive albatross to the growth and general economic wellbeing of the nation. Days past, the purportedly resolved tango between Dangote Refinery and Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural …

By Samson Itodo Consequently, the 2027 elections could be managed by a relatively new leadership, unless the President reappoints some of the existing commissioners. Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will undergo a major leadership transition in less than 60 days, just 15 months to the 2027 general election. The current Chairman of the commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu will end …

By Kelvin Uwaibi For nearly two years, Nigeria has operated most of its foreign missions without substantive ambassadors. Following the 2023 recall of all envoys, chargé d’affaires have kept missions running, but the absence of fully accredited ambassadors has created a vacuum at the highest levels of Nigeria’s diplomacy. In diplomacy, rank matters. Ambassadors are accredited directly to heads of …

By Eben Enasco Every other electoral year in Nigeria, the Police Force, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Political interest groups, and Civil Society Collaborators are assembled to sign a peace accord. The aims of the electoral peace agreement signed by political parties and candidates is touted as a commitment to peaceful elections. However, the reality on the ground tells a …

By DouglasOgbankwaEsq.    The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) is not just an ordinary television network; it is the first television network in Africa, emerging from the Western Nigerian Television (WNTV) established in Ibadan in 1959. NTA became a behemoth that shaped the minds and nuances of Nigerians. It featured numerous programs, dramas, and sitcoms that kept viewers glued to their black-and-white …

Interrogating the cumbersome bail process in the Federal High Court of Nigeria By Douglas Ogbankwa Esq The Bail Process is a Process of Court. This is even made worse as some Prosecuting Agencies frustrate the Process if a Defence Lawyer has been too assertive on the rights of the Defendant at their Station. They now assume a godlike posture, which …

“He who controls resources controls destiny. The story of Africa is the tale of stolen destinies.” Centuries ago, they came not merely with maps and missionary tracts, but with calculating minds and hungry hands. The so-called “explorers” of Europe were not aimless wanderers—they were surveyors of opportunity. Africa, vast and vibrant, was their prize. What history has falsely romanticized as “exploration” was in …