By Charles Chukwuedo Snr, Esq.

The recently concluded ThisDay newspaper awards, held in Lagos to commemorate its 30th anniversary, exemplify a troubling and increasingly pervasive culture within Nigeria’s media landscape. It is both paradoxical and hypocritical that ThisDay, the very organisation behind Arise Morning Show, whose presenters are notorious for excoriating politicians over corruption and misgovernance, should engage in a practice that is itself ethically dubious.

By Toby Prince

In the heart of Nigeria's digital economy, a story of patriotism and resilience unfolds. The telecommunications sector, a driving force behind the country's growth, has been facing unprecedented challenges. Despite its significant contributions to Nigeria's social and economic development, the sector has been struggling to keep up with the rising costs of operations.

By Ikeddy Isiguzo

Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Nigeria's Foreign Minister, is someone who is hardly heard since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mostly runs foreign affairs with Tuggar tagging along.

By Ikeddy Isiguzo

America, as most of us call the United States of America, USA, is a big country with confusions that match its size. The latest is the presidency of Donald Trump, whose face knots delightfully when he issues another threat - it could be to the unborn.

By Azu Ishiekwene

I can understand if many people outside the US wish to forget about President Donald Trump and get on with their lives. However hard you try, you can’t keep up with the chaos in the White House since January 20.

By Onjefu Okidu

As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 elections in approximately two years, the entire Benue Zone C, and the rest of the world were hit with the disappointing news that Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency, the deciding vote-house of Benue South, had embraced the superfluous mantra of “Awa Lokan” – “it is our turn.” Not a few commentators have likened the move to the American Richard Nixon’s madman theory – the use of unpredictability and coercive bargaining to address political retrogression. The constituency which is known for its timid political alliances and cheap sell-outs is set as usual to reinforce the maintenance of the zone’s political status quo with coercive sentiments and disruptive strategies. In particular, the implications are potentially grave for the Benue South Senatorial seat.

By Bola Bolawole

As Christians we are taught that if all else fails, we should try praise and worship! When prayer fails, try praise and worship! When fasting fails, try praise and worship! When vigil fails, try praise and worship! When giving, offering, first fruit, tithe and seed offering fail, try praise and worship! In other words, praise and worship appear as the master key that opens all doors. When we get desperate, and exasperated, get hold of the master key of praise and worship! There are occasions, circumstances and situations that try the soul of men. There are times when we feel giving up is the only option left - when we throw our arms up in the air in utter resignation.

By Steve Osuji

POWER MONGER: Muda is much in a haste. He wouldn’t wait for the pounded yam to be ready. He hurriedly began to munch his yam hot, hot, with palm oil and a sprinkling of pepper and salt.

By Folu Olamiti FNGE

In recent weeks, I have been struck by the profound loss of two remarkable individuals. First, the passing of Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola, a retired Supreme Court Judge with whom I shared a deep, daily connection. And now, the heartbreaking departure of my closest elder sister, Christie Oluwakaikunmi Adebamiwa.

By Azu Ishiekwene

It’s hard to argue when U.S. President Donald Trump says that God saved him to save America. Not only is a rational argument often suspended or lost when God enters the matter, but Trump’s return as the 47th president defies logic.

By Dr. Okechukwu Chuks Ironkwe

As I sit to pen down this week’s thoughts, I am reminded of an old African proverb that says, “If the foundation is shaky, the house will not stand.” For too long, Nigeria’s grassroots governance—our Local Governments, Wards, and Community institutions—have been like that house built on a shaky foundation. We have celebrated democracy on paper while ignoring the very engine rooms where democracy thrives: local institutions.

By Bola Bolawole

John Azuka-Mbata’s emergence as the President-General (we love big titles!) of Ohanaeze, the Igbo apex socio-cultural organisation, has again ignited the controversy of whether or not the Ikwerres, of whom Azuka-Mbata is one, are Igbo. If Ikwerres are not Igbo, why elect a non-Igbo to lead an exclusively Igbo organization as important as Ohanaeze? And if Azuka-Mbata does not consider himself Igbo, why foray into or fish in Igbo troubled waters, so to say?