A Sovereign Shrug in the Face of a Distant Roar _For Nigerians Who Need No Foreign Savior_ Let us begin with the obvious, so obvious it should not need saying: the loudest dog in the village is not always the one guarding the gate. Sometimes it is only barking at its own shadow, startled…
Northern Nigeria and the Undying Quest for Justice: By M K ILYASU What good is a vision when you see the only one you care for is wasting away! I start with Mallam Gambo Hamza’s opening remark in his treatise on Northern Nigeria. It says: “The North today stands at a crossroads , battered…
Nigeria’s Moment of Reckoning: A Call for Sovereignty, Strategy, and Sincerity The United States’ redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over allegations of religious persecution, particularly against Christians, is not just another diplomatic slap—it is a mirror held up to Nigeria’s face, reflecting the incompetence, complicity, and chronic inaction of its…
FROM TRIBAL BLOOD TO NATIONAL BOND Why Nigerians Must Choose Nation Over Tribe By Chidi Ekeh. “We are not Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Ijaw,Tiv, or Kanuri first; we are Nigerians first.” Let this be the new anthem of our hearts. 🔥 A LESSON FROM KIGALI A Nigerian once stood in Kigali and heard something that broke…
BE CAREFUL WITH GMO FOODS: A SCIENTIFIC AND ETHICAL EXAMINATION OF GENETIC MODIFICATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR NIGERIA By Eugene Nanven. Over the past decade, Nigeria has witnessed an increasing wave of promotion and acceptance of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), particularly in its agricultural and food sectors. These efforts are often framed as pathways to…
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,…
