Opinion

By Thompson C. Yamput Last week, the media in Nigeria was awashed with reactions to a petition from a prominent advocacy group, Make A Difference Initiative (MADI), which had petitioned the Senate over what it described as “a breach of the Investment and Securities Act 2025” in the purported appointment of the Chairman of the…

By Luka Toholde The events of May 16, 2023 remain a deep scar on the people of Washna, Kombili, Changal, Ngwet, Jwakchom, Komtul , Aper, Gohotkung, Mbwor and Larkas. On that day, armed Fulani militants descended on these quiet farming communities in Mangu Local Government, unleashing violence that shattered lives in a matter of hours….

By Dr. Agoye Olorunfemi The recent cybersecurity incident at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is being treated, in many quarters, as just another breach, an unfortunate but isolated event in an increasingly digital world. It isn’t just an isolated event; it’s an indicator. And like any indicator, it needs to be understood, not ignored.  …

By Dr. Agoye Olorunfemi Trust is the currency of the digital economy; without it, transactions fail, systems lose credibility, and progress slows. In Nigeria, recent cybersecurity incidents are not just technical disruptions; they are steadily eroding the trust that underpins the country’s digital transformation.   As Nigeria seeks to establish itself as a leader in…

By Ada Anambra In politics generally, there is always a difference between slogans of the campaign trail and the reality when winners get into the Government House. Sloganeering is easy; it is rhythmic, filled with the metaphors of “New Dawns” and “Renewed Hopes.” But the prose of governance is stubborn. It is written in the…

By Thompson Yamput   The rising attacks in rural communities of the once peaceful, homely, and hospitable Plateau call for urgent, strategic, and lasting solutions. The carnages, pains, and sorrows brought upon the peaceful and loving people of Plateau demand drastic action and measures to put a stop. It’s on record that several communities in…

By Nasiru Yusuf-Gwadabe Saturday, 4th April 2026 will not fade easily from the living memory of Kano. It is a date that has already secured its place in the history of the ancient city, not through official proclamation, but through the overwhelming expression of its people. From the very moment the aircraft conveying Abba Kabir…

By Amb. Anderson Osiebe Nigeria’s political leadership often finds itself under intense public scrutiny, not just for policy decisions, but for symbolic actions that reflect empathy, responsibility, and presence. The recent brief stopover by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Jos airport has sparked a wave of criticism, raising fundamental questions about what it truly…

_How the healthcare reforms of Governor Umar Namadi Danmodi are restoring dignity to the aged while protecting the youngest generation._ By Lamara Garba-Azare In every society, the true character of leadership is revealed not in grand speeches or towering structures, but in how it treats those who can no longer compete in the rush of…

By Thompson Yamput . The stellar achievements or legacies of the immediate past Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, are still speaking for him two years after leaving office. There’s no occasion of his successor, Gov. Ahmed Ododo, that Bello’s name won’t be mentioned. The impact of his legacies are tremendous and overwhelming before the…