Why the caged bird still sings: Reflections on Nigeria at 65 By Prince Dr. Wumi Akintide Maya Angelou wrote of the caged bird that sings in captivity; I see a Nigeria trapped in the cages of crime and corruption. These vices have become a stubborn cancer, fuelled first by failed leadership and reinforced by a…
Why Nigeria still falters 65 years after independence. By Prince Dr Wumi Akintide Any nation whose economy can be held hostage by a single individual, a workers’ union, or a tribal group wielding political and military power for more than a century is a nation in deep crisis. This, in essence, is the Nigerian story,…
When Vice President Kashim Shettima Approaches the Podium at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York:A Moment of Courage and Pride for Nigeria By: Dr. James Bwala In the crowded halls of the United Nations General Assembly, global leaders converge to discuss pressing issues that impact humanity as a whole….
A Birthday Tribute to Oluremi Tinubu: A First Lady for All Nigerians By Chidi Ekeh As the sun rises on September 21, 2025, Nigeria celebrates not just a date, but a life devoted to the service of humanity. Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, turns 65 today—a milestone that…
My Dear Abike, When I watched you take the oath of office as Chairman/CEO of NIDCOM in 2019, I felt the pride of an old man who had seen another daughter climb the ladder. Your résumé sparkled; your tongue carried both Yoruba sweetness and the clipped confidence of the global boardroom. I told my wife,…
Lagos’ Name-Swap Politics: When Street Signs Become Tools of Division In Lagos today, history is being rewritten—one bus stop, one street sign at a time. The latest wave of renamings by the Lagos State Government might appear cosmetic on the surface, but the subtext is unmistakable: a deliberate sidelining of Igbo identity in Nigeria’s commercial…
“Mansa Dali Kaba; Ye Pari Pa; Kun Faya Kun”: The power of speaking in tongues and Its impact on our people Though I am a Christian by faith, I have always leaned towards independent thinking, guided by the conviction to call things as I see them, without fear or favour. This outlook often reminds me…
THE FINAL PLAN TO KILL YOU (A must read for everybody) There’s a war going on. It’s a war against your mind, your body, and your soul. And the worst part is, most people don’t even know it’s happening. The world as you see it today—pandemics, economic hardship, cashless policy, climate panic, wars in Europe…
Soludo’s Wild Claim: A Naija-Style Takedown of His Mental Stability Jab Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra’s self-anointed economic prophet, recently flung a verbal suya skewer at Peter Obi, declaring that anyone who refuses to chase reelection must have a screw loose in their mental agbada. Oh, Soludo, what a gbosa of a misstep! As a professor…
Nigeria’s Roads and CNG Fiasco: A Ticking Time Bomb for Disaster. By Chidi Ekeh In Nigeria, a nation blessed with vast natural gas reserves and audacious dreams of a cleaner energy future, the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) project was heralded as a revolutionary leap toward affordability and sustainability. Yet, as 4,000 gleaming CNG trucks roll…
