Perspectives
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A response to the alarmism ahead of 2027 elections, by Segun Showunmi
By any serious standard, democracy is measured not by how comfortable political actors feel, but by whether citizens retain the power to choose. It is against this benchmark that recent claims warning of a looming “democracy without competition” must be examined and found wanting. The argument, popularised in recent commentary ahead of the 2027 elections, rests on a fundamental misreading…
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Seventy years strong: The unstoppable journey of Nigeria’s platinum Navy, by Babajide Fadoju
In 2026, the Nigerian Navy will officially turn 70, having come into existence on June 1, 1956, as the Nigerian Navy Defence Force (NNDF). The middle child of Nigeria’s Armed Forces—younger than the Army but older than the Air Force—the Service is approaching a platinum jubilee milestone. For the Navy, and for the nation as a whole, this anniversary is…
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Choosing Türkiye: The strategy behind Tinubu’s state visit, by Sunday Dare
On Monday this week President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departs for a two-day official visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The stated agenda—military cooperation and trade partnership—is precise. But the subtext is broader: Nigeria is recalibrating its partnerships toward countries that combine strategic geography, industrial depth, security capability, and an instinct for pragmatic diplomacy. Few nations fit that description as naturally…
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Mic On Podcast: Ode to Hannatu Musa Musawa, by Reno Omokri
Watching Hannatu Musa Musawa’s interview yesterday was such an enlightening moment. In her, you could see the highest and purest manifestation of the Pulaaku ethos of Hakkille and Neɗɗaaku. She is obviously beautiful, so there is no need to dwell on that feature of her personality. But I was wowed by the poise, grace, and ladylike politeness with which she…
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Engaging the world on reforms, growth, and opportunities, by Tope Fasua
It is both a profound honour and a distinct pleasure to stand before this distinguished assembly of global thinkers, captains of industry, and partners in progress. I bring you the warm fraternal greetings of my leader and principal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, whose vision for a rejuvenated Nigeria is the compass by which we navigate these turbulent but promising…
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As opposition flounder, Tinubu consolidates, by Kola Amzat
To the politically savvy and discerning, it’s not difficult to discern where the pendulum of victory would swing during the forthcoming 2027 general elections. However, to political pretenders, they still prefer to swim in the ocean of deception and deceit even though fact is already steering them in the face. Except APC, all other political parties are presently in the…
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When two families become one: Lessons in love, boundaries, and gratitude, by Babafemi Ojudu
l January was an unusually full month for my family—family now meaning my wife and I together. We had three major and deeply significant events, both centered on the creation of new families. The first was the traditional engagement of our son, Bidemi, to his heartthrob, Demilade. The second was the formal visit by the family of our son-in-law-to-be, Tolu…
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Has Wike’s Juju expired? By Ugo Egbujo
For years, Nyesom Wike seemed untouchable, wielding power with impunity and bending institutions to his will. He could come on national TV ‘barking’. He could wear crazy colored clothes. He could hold more media chats than the president and all governors combined to gossip about his mentors, who had all become his enemies As a junior minister, he hounded his…
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From gun-blazing to partners: Appraising President Tinubu’s diplomatic masterclass, by Dada Olusegun
In the volatile theatre of international relations, where a single tweet or a misplaced word can trigger a diplomatic meltdown, the hallmark of authentic leadership is the ability to maintain composure under fire. Recently, Nigeria found itself at the centre of such a storm. Following intense pressure, United States President Donald Trump designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern…
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From boys to men to elders: A poetic journey of friendship, by Bisi Anyadike
As a wife, I’ve watched my darling husband Chima and his two dear friends, Bayo and Dipo, (I use their first names behind their backs and on Facebook) grow from acquaintances in their early 30s into lifelong companions, now close to 80 years old and retired university lecturers. Their friendship, to me, is a living example of loyalty, love, and…
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