Opinion

By Prof. Chiwuike Uba Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and former largest economy, stands once again at a defining crossroads. The 2023 general elections ushered in Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a man whose political genius, strategic foresight, and organizational mastery have few parallels in Nigeria’s contemporary history. Yet his rise,…

By Abidemi Adebamiwa When Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced that the Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway would cost ₦7.5 billion per kilometre, or about $5 million, the country took notice. The 700-kilometre highway, expected to cost more than ₦5 trillion, has become a national conversation about ambition, transparency, and…

By Dr. Austin Orette It takes time to form a country. It takes patience and dedication to change attitudes. When people from disparate places and cultures are brought together to form a Nation, it is never easy. In the long run, the tears and toil are worth it because the…

Emmanuel Nicholas On August 17, 2025, The Nation newspaper published a ranking of the ten Nigerian states deemed most advantaged in terms of literacy rate and education infrastructure. The report placed Akwa Ibom State at number five, noting that it hosts a modest complement of tertiary institutions; by contrast, Imo…

Emmanuel Nicholas In a nation long familiar with grand professions of faith, the simple question persists: Does a public declaration of Christianity translate into a Christian disposition of mercy and forbearance? Too often in our recent memory, leaders have announced themselves as devout believers, yet acted in ways that betrayed…

By Okechukwu Nwanguma October 2020 marked a defining moment in Nigeria’s history. For weeks, young Nigerians occupied streets and public squares, united by a simple but profound demand: End police brutality, ensure accountability, and reform the Nigeria Police. The #EndSARS movement was a cry from a generation that had grown…

By George Ozalla Death is one of those inexplicable mysteries of God, and it is intended that by it, we the living should have a sense of sobriety, restraint, and caution in our daily living—recognizing the very fact that one day, we shall all individually appear before the judgment seat…

By Dominion Steve Buzugbe In the evolving narrative of leadership and service in Nigeria, few names embody the rare blend of compassion, intellect, and humility as profoundly as the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Hon. Chiedu Ebie. Yet, to truly understand the depth…

By Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor As Nigeria approaches its next general elections in 2027, the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) marks a significant turning point. His emergence at the helm of Nigeria’s most critical democratic institution raises…

By Abidemi Adebamiwa Watching a mechanic fix my car the other day reminded me how a nation can collapse under the weight of its own impatience. Before replacing a part, he lifted the car with a hydraulic jack, but he didn’t pull it away immediately. He slid a jack stand…