By Steve Osuji

The Battle Of Megalomaniacs: Why does everyone seem to miss the point? Why can't Nigerians see that the ruckus in the Nigerian oil and gas sector is a battle between two sharks who seek total acquisition and complete takeover of the industry as part of their burgeoning personal empires?

By Amb Godknows Igali

The sudden departure of Olusegun Awolowo on 27th November, 2025 was wholly unforeseen, leaving family, friends and the nation totally unprepared. It actually ripped a gaping hole in the fabric of Nigerian collective soul. At the very prime of his life, just 62 years, an age where wisdom and energy readily intersects to produce the most impactful service, this most affectionately regarded, and outstanding public figure yielded to the calling of the chariot of death rather peremptorily. The shock of his passing reverberated across every corner of the country, a poignant, pathetic reality of the debility of human existence and the cruel unpredictability of fate.

By Ikeddy Isiguzo

Uncertainties of unimaginable proportions envelope Nigeria. No matter how we try, we cannot get used to them, they are new every morning.

By Hassan Gimba

This article was first published in December 2020. In light of recent U.S. airstrikes targeting terrorist groups linked to transnational extremist networks and the renewed focus on international counterterrorism efforts in Nigeria, I find this write-up highly relevant to current developments.

Special Adviser to the Sokoto State governor on Security Matters, Col. Ahmed Usman (rtd) has commended the recent directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the withdrawal of Police security from VIPs,. He however argued that this move will still not mitigate the security situation in the country as the police would need a compliment of adequate equipment, modern technology and specialized training to make a headway on security.

As the Executive Secretary of TETFund adds another year, Nigeria reflects on a legacy of vision, institutional reform, and enduring national impact

By Aaron Mike Odeh

As Sonny Togo Echono adds another year to his years on earth, the moment transcends personal celebration. It stands as a national reflection on purposeful leadership and the quiet but transformative work of a man whose impact continues to shape Nigeria’s tertiary education landscape.

By Hassan Gimba

Many things happened in Nigeria last week that will trend for a time. Among them were two weighty revelations, one of which led to two ‘juicy’ resignations. There was the revelation by Aisha Buhari, the late President Muhammadu Buhari's wife, that the former president began locking his door to keep her out of his room. Reason? That he heard Villa rumours that she wanted to kill him. An old General fearing the woman who has been married to him for over 30 years!

By Ikeddy Isiguzo

The prominent person in the N150m demand to import Chinese trumpets is not even a member of Primate Elijah Ayodele's INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church located in Oke-Afa, Lagos. Please note this moot point on the expansive reaches of the religion enterprise.

By Azu Ishiekwene

It’s rare to find a multibillionaire who hasn’t had nasty battles. Yet, as battles go, the fight between Aliko Dangote, the founder of the Dangote Refinery, and the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, is among the most spectacular that Africa’s wealthiest man has had to fight in recent times.

By Bola Bolawole

Christmas is here, but there is no “feferity” that usually heralds its coming. New Year itself is around the corner but there are no signs amongst the people. From 2023, only the super rich celebrate here. The middle class has all but been wiped off, such that it is either you are rich or you are poor. I used to be a proud member of the upper middle class, but now I am counted among the poor, barely managing to keep my head about water.

By Okey Igwesi

The shameful and rejected diplomatic request to return Nigeria's former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu from Britain to Nigeria to serve out his eight year and six months prison term, is yet another diplomatic desperation and humiliation of the All Progressive Congress (APC) government in its plot to capture Enugu State in the 2027 general elections!

By Azu Ishiekwene

If the name of the chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), its secretary, or convention date were the subject of a quiz, there would not be a correct answer because answers don’t exist. The best attempt would be an open-ended response: It depends.