Editorial

Local food vendors are indispensable to our communities, providing convenient, affordable meals to millions of residents every day. From busy urban centers to rural towns, street food is not just a source of sustenance; it is a livelihood for many families and an integral part of local culture. Yet, recent…

In a rare and significant diplomatic moment, Bola Ahmed Tinubu embarked on a state visit to the United Kingdom, meeting King Charles III at Windsor Castle, marking the first official state visit by a Nigerian head of state to the UK in nearly four decades. This landmark engagement comes at…

​Walk into any marketplace in Nigeria today, and you’ll hear the same exhausted refrain: “Politics is for them, not for us.” As we hit the mid-point of 2026, that sentiment has never felt more grounded in reality. With nearly every Governor’s Lodge now flying the All Progressive Congress (APC) flag,…

Nigeria awoke once again to the grim reality of a war that refuses to end. Reports that more than 40 Nigerian soldiers were killed by terrorists in Borno State have sent shockwaves across the country. Whether the final number is slightly higher or lower, the tragedy remains the same: dozens…

In a significant ruling, the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, has granted an interim injunction restraining activist Omoyele Sowore and the online news platform Sahara Reporters from publishing content related to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, his family, or his office, pending the hearing of a defamation suit.…

Professor Chidi Odinkalu recently made an observation that has resonated widely: in Nigeria, the ruling party controls the electoral management body, the police, the domestic intelligence service, the judiciary (at least in perception), over two-thirds of the National Assembly, 30 state governors, and claims the support of millions of voters.…

The World Bank has acknowledged an uncomfortable reality: poverty in Nigeria has continued to rise even as the country implements major economic reforms. Yet, the institution still urges Nigeria to “stay the course.” At the same time, some supporters point to global praise for Nigeria as a reform example. That…

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has expressed deep concern over allegations of torture, inhuman treatment, and abuse of authority leveled against officers of the Lagos State Police Command following a peaceful anti-demolition protest held on January 28, 2026. In a statement issued on January 31, RULAAC…

By any standard, corruption has long ceased to be a mere moral failing or isolated act of dishonesty. It has evolved into a sophisticated, structured and deeply entrenched enterprise that mirrors the operations of conventional organised criminal networks. This was the central thesis advanced by Dr. Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface, Executive…

Economic reforms are never painless. Across Nigeria today, the story is the same — families cutting meals, businesses shrinking operations, and workers watching their wages lose value faster than they earn them. Yet, on paper, the figures tell a different story. Government reports and international lenders point to “positive macroeconomic…