Perspectives
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Reclaiming the purpose of power — by Nasir El-Rufai
At this critical juncture in our national life, it is vital that we speak about something that touches every breath we take in this country: security and justice. Not as abstract phrases buried in policy documents, but as the air our children breathe, the peace of our homes, the freedom to move, speak, and live without fear. At its heart,…
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The Nobel and the Grammy — by Moyo Okediji
Whatever water the Ijegba people drink, they should share with the rest of Nigeria—no, with all of Africa. Ijegba (a blend of Ijebu and Egba)—a space defined roughly within a 50-by-50-mile radius—has produced some of the world’s brightest, most talented, and most activist characters: Wole Soyinka and Fela Kuti. The former was rewarded with the Nobel Prize in 1986. The…
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As South-East progressively aligns with the Tinubu administration — by Stanley Nkwocha
The political ground is shifting beneath Nigeria’s most historically assertive and politically independent region: the South-East. Long considered the ideological home of opposition politics and often the dissenting conscience of the federation, the region is undergoing a profound realignment. What seemed impossible a decade ago is now the new political reality, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), once hegemonic across…
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Opposition folly of mandating real-time electronic transmission — by Sunny Ezeh
As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 elections, the predictable circus is underway: opposition politicians, feigning guardianship of democracy, are bellowing against the Senate’s rational position on electronic transmission of election results. They proclaim themselves the sole defenders of “free and fair elections,” yet their arguments collapse under the weight of reality. The demand to make real-time electronic transmission mandatory is…
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SEDC: Panacea for South East’s convoluted problems? — by Okey Ikechukwu
The four good things that can be said upfront about the South East Development Commission are: (1) The composition of its leadership team; (2) The Commission’s approach to stakeholder engagement; (3) The scope, , and analytical rigour of its public engagement of last week, which lasted from 3rd to 6th of this month of February; and (4) The fact that…
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Leadership beyond policy: Why character still matters — by Kayode Adebiyi
A guy on this platform whose posts I usually avoid completely angered me today. He started cursing and attacking anyone who criticised the ridiculous meme posted on President Trump’s Truth Social account, where the heads of Michelle and Barack Obama were placed on apes. He was furious that people found it despicable. He asked why those calling Trump out now…
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Reuniting leadership for Ogun State’s progress — by Gbenga Onabamiro
Ogun State has reached a defining moment where personal ego must yield to enduring legacy. For over two decades, three Very important Personalities: Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and Governor Dapo Abiodun, have shaped the political destiny of the Gateway State. Once bound by friendship and shared purpose, they now represent a leadership divided by rivalry and recrimination. While…
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Oluremi Tinubu’s impactful presence at Trump’s prayer breakfast — by Olukayode Ajulo
In a venerated hall of Washington, D.C., where the realms of power and prayer beautifully converge, a monumental event took place on February 5, 2026. This was not merely a day on the calendar; it was a transformative moment that echoed through the city’s historic halls, redefining the narrative of diplomacy and faith in an age of uncertainty. At the…
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Beyond the compulsory real-time transmission of results — by Temitope Ajayi
Our habit of amending our electoral laws almost every election cycle deserves serious scrutiny. The popular justification, continuous improvement, sounds persuasive but does not withstand close examination. It cannot be the case that credible elections are only possible if electoral laws are rewritten every four years. If that were true, stable democracies would be in permanent legislative flux. Countries such…
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IMF 2026 growth forecasts: Nigeria is back in the global conversation — by Chioma Ahaghotu
The IMF’s updated 2026 growth forecasts place Nigeria at approximately 4.4% real GDP growth. That puts Nigeria above the global average and firmly among the faster-growing emerging economies. On paper, this is good news. After years of stagnation, currency shocks, inflation spirals, and policy confusion, Nigeria is once again being priced into global recovery expectations. But growth figures are not…
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