FOR years, insecurity has cast a long shadow over governance in Nigeria, particularly across the northern states. Banditry, insurgency and…
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EVERY year on July 30, the world marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The day reminds governments, civil…
ENDGAME. A seven-letter word that sounds like the last beat of a drum in a musical piece. Endgame! A word…
SOMETIMES, a country confronts scandals that appear disconnected: corruption in one institution, brutality in another, and questions of legality or…
LAGOS State, with a landmass of 3,345 square kilometers, is the smallest state in Nigeria, but arguably the most populated…
AS we continue to celebrate mediocrity in Africa after the 2026 World Cup, here is another policy brief on what…
AS a student of History, I have always believed that the past deserves to be documented—not because we cannot move…
LAST week, the 10th National Assembly held its Open Week in Abuja, three days of events, presentations and self-congratulation themed…
IT was painful to watch him outside No.10 on Monday. Despite his immaculate suit and well-groomed hair, British Prime Minister…
THE phrase “soft life” has become one of the most popular expressions on social media. Every day, young Nigerians scroll…
This piece was first published in May 2022. It remains as pertinent today as it was then, given the worsening…
NIGERIANS were greeted with the judgment by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in a case filed…
LET’ deconstruct an architecture of longevity, ruthlessness, and genius in two different arenas of two GOATs and two pitches. On…
THERE is a peculiar talent that Nigerian leaders across different administrations appear to possess. Whenever citizens complain about hunger and…
ON Friday, July 10, something happened that made millions of Nigerians exhale. After 56 grueling days in the forests of…
VICE President Kashim Shettima cannot be blamed for having doubts about whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would renominate him as…
EDUCATION policies have far-reaching consequences, shaping not only what students learn but also the industries and professionals that support learning.…
EVERY generation has its teachers. The difference is that today’s teachers are no longer found only at home. They now…
This piece was first published in May 2022. It remains as pertinent today as it was then, given the worsening…
BY the time Nigerians file into polling units in 2027, the most consequential battle for the nation’s democracy may already…