The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government’s decision to restructure how oil revenues are collected and remitted into the federation account has been presented as a landmark fiscal reform. Under the new framework, proceeds from crude oil sales, gas revenues, royalties, and other petroleum income are to be paid directly into the central revenue pool before […]
The appointment of Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sparked a familiar Nigerian ritual: controversy before performance, suspicion before evidence, and identity before institutional integrity. At the center of the current backlash is a legal brief Amupitan was once associated with, which documented patterns of violence affecting predominantly Christian […]
I was in a conversation a few days ago where the topic of restructuring Nigeria was front and center. During this exchange, Valentine Ozigbo spoke extensively on nation building and his insights profoundly influenced this reflection on what makes nations endure and how Nigeria might chart a different course. The background to my politics and […]
Nigeria stands at a crossroads. A nation once celebrated for its rich traditions, intellectual prowess, and dignified cultural values now grapples with a troubling identity crisis. Somewhere between independence and the present day, we lost our way. The question that haunts us is simple yet profound: at what point did Nigerians lose their values? The […]
The African Union Commission has congratulated President Yoweri Museveni on his re-election in Uganda’s January 15, 2026 elections, praising the electoral process despite overwhelming evidence of systematic repression, violence, and democratic backsliding. This troubling response exposes a fundamental hypocrisy at the heart of the African Union: while the organization speaks eloquently about democracy and good […]
As we find ourselves in January 2026, the sweeping tax reforms that Chairman Taiwo Oyedele and President Bola Tinubu have assured us will transform our economy are now upon us. The Nigeria Tax Act and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act are now law, joining the earlier Nigerian Revenue Service Act and Joint Revenue Board Act […]
The surge in female-led Nollywood success stories reveals far more than box office dominance. This year, Bimbo Ademoye’s “Where Love Lives” amassed over 6 million views within 72 hours, while Omoni Oboli’s “Love In Every Word” accumulated 4.3 million views in its first 72 hours and reached 20 million views three weeks after release. Funke […]
In December 2025, armed members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association were arrested by soldiers in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, carrying AK-47 rifles while patrolling in a security vehicle. The Kwara State Government subsequently confirmed that these men were part of a federal security operation coordinated through the Office of National […]
SB Morgen Intelligence’s map on “The 2025 Northern Education Crisis” paints a grim picture of the future of education in the North, and this hits really close to home; it hits right into my family, to be exact. My six-year-old nephew is a math genius. He can solve problems that leave adults stunned, his mind […]
Nigeria has done something that resembles common sense. General Christopher G. Musa’s (Rtd) appointment as Minister of Defense is, by all indicators, a decision informed by competence, track record, and the urgent need for someone who understands the beast from the inside. This is rare in a country where appointments are often exercises in rewarding […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted 32 names to the Senate for ambassadorial confirmation. Among them are former governors, media aides, a former minister, spouses of former governors and Mahmoud Yakubu, the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. While many of these nominations are questionable, Yakubu’s nomination in particular demands our attention and […]
My mentee, Obed, reached out to me over the week, panicking that his brother, who left Kaduna at 8 am to resume at the NYSC camp in Taraba, had yet to arrive at his destination at midnight. He wasn’t picking up his calls nor responding to his messages either. Those were harrowing hours for Obed […]
In December 2024, ISWAP released a propaganda video titled “Empowerment Generation 2” showing children as young as ten undergoing combat training and executing captives. In February 2021, Boko Haram released footage tagged “Next Generation Fighters” where child soldiers were being trained with AK-47 rifles. These are not isolated incidents. They are the logical endpoint of […]
The unfolding marital crisis between Nigerian actress Regina Daniels and Senator Ned Nwoko has captivated public attention, but beneath the sensational headlines lies a deeply troubling case study in power imbalances, early marriage, and the abuse of institutional authority. From a human rights perspective, this situation raises urgent questions about the protection of young women, […]
In October, Nigeria once again found itself staring into the abyss of military intervention in politics. Reports of a thwarted coup attempt shook the nation, reminding citizens of the fragile nature of our democracy and the ghosts that continue to linger from our past. Sixteen military officers were named as being linked to the alleged […]
I stood in the scorching Abuja sun in 2018, holding a placard that read “#JusticeForOchanya.” Around me, hundreds of voices rose in unison, demanding accountability for a child whose suffering should have shaken our nation to its core. Seven years later, Ochanya Ogbanje’s killers still walk free, and her story has become a mirror reflecting […]
When the Federal Ministry of Health released The Red Letter on October 22, 2025, it seemed like a fresh breeze in a stifled room; I even posted it on my Twitter and Facebook accounts. The letter, signed by Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, called on Nigerians to “protect the health of […]
The story of Nigeria’s university lecturers is one of quiet endurance and deepening despair. It is not simply about strikes or salary negotiations; it is about human beings who have devoted their lives to shaping the next generation, only to be made to feel small in the very country they helped build. I know this […]
On October 9, 2025, the Nigeria Police Force posted a message on their social media pages that read, “Yes, you – our esteemed customer, we celebrate you.” It was part of a promotional graphic for Customer Service Week. The post might have been intended as lighthearted public relations, but to many Nigerians, it exposed the […]