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A Last Calm Alarm for Nigeria’s Democracy
By Otunba Segun Showunmi
Nigeria is approaching a dangerous threshold.
Today, there is no major political party without serious legal troubles leadership disputes, candidate legitimacy battles, and court cases that…
Why Senator Abdulaziz Yari Must Address Concerns Over Geregu Power Involvement
By Moses Ademola
In the timeless wisdom of Wangari Maathai, security transcends mere armament; it hinges on upholding dignity and justice for all. True societal advancement demands leadership steeped in transparency,…
On Leadership, Evidence, and the Burden of Proof in a Troubled Republic
By Rt. Hon. Linus Abaa Okorie, FCA
In every democracy worthy of the name, public debate about leadership choices is not only inevitable but healthy. It sharpens ideas, tests claims, and helps citizens make informed…
A Call for Unity and a New Nigeria
By Peter Obi
Today in Enugu, I was joined by distinguished leaders and associates, including former Governors Okwesili Nwodo of Enugu State, Achike Udenwa and Sam Egwu of Ebonyi State, as well as Emeka Ihedioha from Imo State.…
Umahi and the Message of Gratitude
By Jerry Uhuo, PhD
Public occasions often do more than mark ceremonies. They reveal values, priorities, and convictions that shape leadership. Such a moment occurred on Sunday, 21 December 2025, in Ikwo Local Government…
Kingsley Obiekezie Aneke: A Dying Man’s Wish for a Better Nigeria
A Nigerian man, Kingsley Obiekezie Aneke who died on November 5, 2025 penned a passionate appeal and prayer to Nigerians to work to revive the country to avoid suffering the same fate as he did.
Aneke who revealed that he had lived with…
Roads Are Not Justice: Why Personal Access Must Not Be Mistaken For Igbo Inclusion
By Rt. Hon. Linus Abaa Okorie, FCA
Recent remarks attributed to the Minister of Works, Senator Engineer David Nweze Umahi, CON, suggesting that the Igbo are no longer marginalised in Nigeria and that agitation for justice has become…
Nigeria New Tax Laws: What You Need to Know from Jan. 1, 2026
By Dr Tope Fasua
In recent weeks, a wave of commentary has suggested that Nigeria’s new tax regime may scare away investors, trigger capital flight, or damage business competitiveness. These concerns, although understandable in an…
Tinubu Nominates Gen Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence Designate
PRESIDENT TINUBU NOMINATES GENERAL CHRISTOPHER MUSA AS THE NEW MINISTER OF DEFENCE
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence.
In a letter to…
Toyin Akinsho and Pent-up Rage
By Lawal Itodo
I am genuinely amused, bordering on astonishment, at how low some individuals are willing to stoop, and even more entertained by the hastily assembled, yet astonishingly shoddy piece recently…