Perspectives
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Like Atiku, like Omisore: The reward for disloyalty — by Seyi Akinsola
When I opened the blue app this morning, the first image I saw was that of Otunba Iyiola Omisore, a political titan from the South West of Nigeria. I began to ruminate over his political career. This was a man who had a bright future politically. He had always had an aura of a leader about him right from when…
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The end of the Ogun succession wars? — by Folorunso Adisa
A few weeks ago were wrapped in the joy and excitement of the Ileya festivities. Like millions of Nigerians, people travelled from different parts of the world to reconnect with family, friends, and familiar places. Mine was Abeokuta, and as always, it was a memorable homecoming. The day after the celebration, I found myself at a popular relaxation spot, soaking…
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Brushstrokes of greatness: The woman who painted her way into history — by Olabode Opeseitan
She was born in Enugu. She grew up in Lagos. She trained at Yale. And now, Njideka Akunyili Crosby has painted one of the most consequential portraits in modern American history. On June 14, 2026, days before the Obama Presidential Center threw open its doors to the world on Juneteenth, the lobby of America’s most anticipated cultural institution was graced…
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After two world cups miss, NFF deserves rejection not re-election — by Bunmi Awoyemi
There comes a moment in the life of every institution when failure ceases to be an unfortunate occurrence and becomes an entrenched culture. Nigerian football appears to have arrived at that tragic destination under the stewardship of the current Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership. It is therefore astonishing—indeed breathtaking in its audacity—that individuals who presided over one of the most…
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2027: Focus Southeast, when ethnic nationalism will not be enough – by Seye Oladejo
As the countdown to the 2027 general elections gradually gathers momentum, political actors across the country are once again recalibrating strategies, building alliances and testing narratives they hope will resonate with the Nigerian electorate. In the Southeast, there appears to be a growing temptation to return to the familiar and emotionally charged rhetoric of ethnic nationalism as a pathway to…
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Abia State: A roadmap for renewed hope in the South‑East — by Babajide Fadoju
The Renewed Hope Media Tour of Abia State has uncovered a story of transformation that deserves to be told. From the 67‑kilometre Umuahia–Uzuakoli–Akara–Ohafia road, which was in a state of decay for almost two decades, to the Renewed Hope Housing Estates rising in Umuahia and Onuinyang Bende, and the ongoing work on federal corridors like the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway, Abia…
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Parties are built, not bought — by Babafemi Ojudu
When General Yakubu Gowon’s military government announced a transition programme in the late 1970s, many politicians began preparing for the return to civilian rule. Among them was Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Awolowo did not wait for the starting gun before thinking about the race ahead. Years earlier, he had looked into the future and concluded that military rule, however long it…
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Nigeria’s DSO launch: A milestone, not yet a guarantee of success — by Aderemi Ogunpitan
Today’s launch of Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) platform in Abuja is an important milestone after almost two decades of planning. Government and industry stakeholders have presented it as a transformational moment, promising more channels, improved picture quality, wider coverage and increased advertising revenues. The achievement deserves recognition. But it is important to separate technology from industry economics. The technology…
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Connecting the dots: How Mbah and Tinubu are building a new Enugu — by Babajide Fadoju
There is a phrase that echoes through every conversation with Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State: “connecting the dots.” It is not a political slogan. It is a governing philosophy. And it is the only way to make sense of the unprecedented wave of infrastructure sweeping across Enugu. From the concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport to the creation…
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Northern Nigeria is not a Kalahari Desert — by Rufa’i Ahmed Alkali
A response to Lasisi Olagunju’s “Northern Nigeria Will Soon Kill Nigeria” By the time one finishes reading Lasisi Olagunju’s essay, published in theshieldonlineng.com, one is left with the unmistakable impression that Northern Nigeria is not merely a region facing profound challenges, but a geographical curse upon Nigeria; a vast human desert populated by people incapable of contributing anything positive to…
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