Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has once again played the role of a political emperor, declaring, “nothing will happen if Fubara is impeached.” But who …
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There was a time when the Supreme Court of Nigeria was the last hope of the common man—a place where justice was blind to power, wealth, and influence. That time …
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For years, oil marketers in Nigeria thrived on fuel price hikes, artificial scarcity, and cartel-like control over the downstream petroleum sector. But now that petrol prices are dropping, they are …
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Imagine a country where ministers don’t move around in convoys of armored SUVs, don’t live in taxpayer-funded mansions, and don’t enjoy a battalion of security guards at public expense. In …
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In an unprecedented move, European nations are collectively ramping up their defense budgets, with projections nearing a staggering $1 trillion. This monumental escalation is widely viewed as a direct response …
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The Nigerian Senate is currently at the center of a significant controversy following allegations of sexual harassment made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This incident has …
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Once upon a time, hope burned bright in Nigeria. The air was thick with promise when the Union Jack was lowered in 1960, and a new dawn was declared for …
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Once upon a time, in the heart of West Africa, a land rich in oil, minerals, and human capital dared to dream of freedom. When the Union Jack was lowered …
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More than five decades after the Nigerian Civil War ended in 1970, Eastern Nigeria remains a stark reminder of unfulfilled promises and systemic neglect. General Yakubu Gowon’s much-publicized policy of …
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From Guardians Of Truth To Architects Of Deception: How Nigeria’s Intelligentsia Betrayed The Nation
Once upon a time, Nigeria’s intelligentsia stood as the last line of defense against tyranny and corruption. They were the fearless voices of truth, the moral compass that guided society, …
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For decades, the world has been fed a one-sided narrative about China—painted as an oppressive, closed-off nation struggling under the weight of its political system. But everyone I know who …
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Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Nigeria’s self-proclaimed “Evil Genius,” has finally admitted what many have always known—he was a coward at the most critical moment in Nigeria’s history. This was a man …
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In his recently launched memoir, A Journey in Service, former Nigerian military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida attempts to recast his controversial tenure with a veneer of contrived humility and selective …
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In a moment that transcended the typical Super Bowl spectacle, Serena Williams electrified audiences with a brief yet impactful appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance. As Lamar delivered his Grammy-winning …
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If you haven’t listened to Dr. Akinwumi Adesina’s recent interview with Rufai Oseni on Arise TV, you are missing out on one of the most important economic conversations of our …
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In ancient Greek mythology, Castor and Pollux— the celestial twins of Gemini—were inseparable in life and in legend. One was mortal, the other immortal, but their bond was so strong …