Editorial

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…

Niger State Governor, Umar Bago The recent devastating flood that ravaged Mokwa, claiming over a thousand lives and displacing countless families, marked a tragic chapter in Niger State’s history. The calamity, which officially unfolded on May 29th, has left scars not only on the land but also on the psyche…

In a nation where access to healthcare often depends more on one’s wallet than on one’s condition, the death of Senator Ibrahim Musa Kontagora is both shocking and painfully familiar. Having served Niger North from 2011 to 2015, he was denied critical surgery when he couldn’t pay the full bill,…

Earlier this week, Nigeria came together in unified celebration as President Bola Tinubu honoured the Super Falcons, the indomitable women’s football team, whose exceptional performance at the African Women’s Cup of Nations rekindled national pride. Each player was awarded a three-bedroom apartment and a generous cash reward—a historic gesture highlighting…