Nigeria Matters

Nigeria’s political atmosphere is saturated by a type of fever which lacks any suitable nomenclature. Those at the centre of the current situation in the country are politicians from both …

Ever since Nigeria began its bumpy journey to democracy in 1999, the yearning for real change has been a constant refrain on the lips of millions. From the battered hopes …

In a country of over 220 million resilient souls, the loudest cry echoing through the streets of Lagos, the red soil of Enugu, the marketplaces of Ibadan, and the farmlands …

When the dust settled after the dramatic 2023 general elections, one man emerged as a symbol of a new Nigeria: Peter Obi. With over 6.1 million votes, he didn’t just …

Since assuming office as the Governor of Ekiti State on October 16, 2022, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, fondly referred to as BAO, has redefined governance by implementing impactful policies and programmes. …

Let’s drop the sugarcoating and call this moment for what it is. The much-hyped ADC mega-coalition isn’t some celestial gathering of spotless saints marching in to save Nigeria’s soul. Far …

In a country staggering under the weight of endless economic blows and decades of betrayal by its leaders, Bayo Onanuga’s claim that “ADC has no ideology, only hatred for Tinubu” …

In a country where symbolism often trumps substance, Nigeria seems to have perfected the art of celebrating failure. The latest curiosity is how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu — widely regarded …

Nigeria’s history has been defined by deep fractures. From its foundation, our country has struggled to forge true unity among its more than 250 ethnic groups, multiple religions, and diverse …

With the 2026 Osun gubernatorial contest, slated for Saturday, August 8, 2026, it is not surprising that the jockeying to win the governorship ticket, especially for the All Progressives Congress …

Aliko Dangote. The name evokes power, success, and unshakable dominance in the world of business. As Africa’s richest man, with a net worth of over $13.5 billion according to the …

The time has come for Nigeria to confront a hard truth: we cannot bomb our way to lasting peace. For over a decade, we have fought Boko Haram and ISWAP …

It began, as many things in Nigerian politics do, with a whisper in the corridors of power. Whispers that Vice President Kashim Shettima may not be renominated as Bola Ahmed …

Presidential Aide Alubankudi’s gracious response to the first part of this intervention reflects the significance of roots, responsibility, and collective effort in nation-building. It also accentuates the complexities of development, …

Well-meaning Nigerians are relieved that the misconceived bill which sought to impose “a maximum of six months imprisonment or a fine of no more than N100,000” on any Nigerian of …

“A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” These words, often credited to Rosalynn Carter, carry a heavy truth for Nigerians grappling …