Perspectives
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These defections and this democracy, by Ugo Egbujo
Gov. Peter Mbah has left the PDP for the ruling party. Gov. Diri is packing his defection bags. Gov. Soludo is proposing an alliance of the progressives: a capitulation that spares him the tag of a defector. Fubara is a caged bird. Adeleke is keen to defect. By 2027, all the state governors in the south could be with the…
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Recapitalisation reality check: Uncovering the truth behind Nigeria’s banking boom, by Blaise Udunze
When the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a new round of bank recapitalisation in March 2024, many expected the leading banks, especially those boasting record-breaking profits in the hundreds of billions and trillions, to sail through with ease. Their financial statements glistened with prosperity, with expanding balance sheets, rising dividends, and bullish share prices. Indeed, five of Nigeria’s top…
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Trump and the global ripple: Why Nigeria must guard its democracy, by Aderemi Ogunpitan
Donald Trump’s return to global politics is reshaping power dynamics and eroding democratic norms. His authoritarian instincts, disregard for human rights, and transactional worldview are replacing principles with brute power. From Gaza to Kyiv, Washington’s diplomacy prioritizes deals over justice, and that shift is sending dangerous signals to fragile democracies like ours as we approach the 2027 elections. Trump’s leadership…
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2027: PDP not ready for redemption, by Ismail Omipidan
When I first heard that former Kaduna State Governor, Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, and former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, were being considered to lead the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), I said to myself, “the PDP is indeed ready to redeem itself.” These two men are well known to me, and I am familiar with their political antecedents. They are…
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The Mambilla Plateau: heaven’s balcony in Nigeria, by ‘Dayo Adedayo
It was another beautiful morning. At exactly 5:10 a.m., I began my walk, the streets still wrapped in sleep and the air crisp with promise. In my ears, the golden voice of Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey flowed like a familiar prayer. His timeless songs, “Africa Is My Home” and “No Place Be Like My Country” became my companions, each lyric…
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Air Peace: 11 years of remarkable achievements, by Azuh Arinze
When Air Peace took to the skies in 2014, few could have predicted how quickly the airline would redefine Nigeria and West Africa’s aviation industry. Eleven years later, the brainchild of visionary entrepreneur – Dr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema – has evolved into Nigeria and West Africa’s largest and most successful airline, setting benchmarks in safety, service, expansion, and national pride.…
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Self-representation and its implications on Nnamidi Kanu’s case and the Nigerian judicial system, by Oluwadare Ayeni
The right to self-representation remains one of the most fundamental guarantees in any democracy governed by the rule of law. It is the legal expression of the idea that every person has the inherent right to defend themselves before a court of justice, whether or not they can afford a lawyer. In Nigeria, this right is enshrined in Section 36(6)(c)…
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Critical appraisal of Mike Arnold’s findings on alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, by Adam Abba-Aji
First and foremost, I wish to sincerely commend Mr. Mike Arnold for his courage and commitment in undertaking a fact-finding mission to Nigeria along with Reno Omokri and Jeff Gibbs to examine the long-standing and contentious issue of violence against Christians in Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt. His willingness to personally visit affected areas, engage with survivors, and produce…
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NOA: Issa-Onilu, rebuilding trust and redefining value orientation in Nigeria – By Paul Odenyi
As the National Orientation Agency (NOA) marks the second anniversary of Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu’s appointment as Director-General, it is fitting to reflect on how his leadership has reinvigorated one of Nigeria’s most critical public institutions. In just two years, Issa-Onilu has repositioned the NOA as a dynamic force for national reawakening, bridging the long-standing gap between government and the governed…
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Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa mausoleum: a journey through light and memory, by ‘Dayo Adedayo
In the heart of Bauchi town stands his resting place, the Tafawa Balewa Tomb, built during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo and commissioned in 1978. Declared a national monument, it is more than a burial site; it is a silent museum of Nigeria’s history, a sacred corridor where symbolism meets reflection. At the entrance, you are greeted not…
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