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November 6, 2026 12:17 am
US election fallout: Democrats may impede; will they impeach?
November 6, 2026 12:10 am
As the 20th Sultan of Sokoto clocks 20
November 6, 2026 12:03 am
Where are the billions? Let the grassroots breathe
November 5, 2026 12:04 am
COP31 and the labour question
November 5, 2026 12:01 am
INEC, who’s writing our voters’ register?
November 5, 2026 12:01 am
Prayer walks are political protests
Day God ate gbègìrì and ewédú with me
November 6, 2026 12:19 am
2027: AI as INEC’s new headache
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Wreckers of Nigeria’s economy
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Lessons for Nigeria on political inclusion
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From the outset or onset?
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Pre-election borrowings suspicious, not absolute nonsense
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US election fallout: Democrats may impede; will they impeach?
Following a midterm revolt over the economy and Trump’s policies, Democrats gained power. Will they use it to impeach the president or focus on other issue…
As the 20th Sultan of Sokoto clocks 20
A reflection on the 20th anniversary of the 20th Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, and his role in nation-building….
Where are the billions? Let the grassroots breathe
Despite a Supreme Court ruling and trillions allocated, local government financial autonomy remains stalled as governors allegedly control council funds….
COP31 and the labour question
As the world prepares for COP31, the labour movement is demanding a just transition that protects workers’ rights, health, and livelihoods from climate cha…
INEC, who’s writing our voters’ register?
Concerns grow over Nigeria’s voters’ register as INEC admits staff added questionable records, including AI-like photos and details of deceased persons….
Prayer walks are political protests
A columnist argues that prayer walks are a form of political protest, disagreeing with Pastor Adeboye’s claim his 2020 march was not political….
2027: AI as INEC’s new headache
INEC faces a new challenge as its system flags 268 records with suspected AI-generated photos in the preliminary voters’ register, raising concerns for 202…
Wreckers of Nigeria’s economy
A columnist argues that Chinese manufacturers bypassing local middlemen to sell directly to consumers is wrecking Nigeria’s economy and undermining re-indu…
Nigeria’s political inclusion for women, youths, and PWDs is poor. This column draws lessons from Ghana, the US, and Uganda to suggest electoral reforms….
From the outset or onset?
Learn the difference between ‘outset’ and ‘onset’. While both mean ‘beginning’, ‘onset’ is typically used for the start of something negative or difficult….
Pre-election borrowings suspicious, not absolute nonsense
A columnist analyses President Tinubu’s plan for a $20.5bn external loan, questioning its pre-election timing and comparing Nigeria’s debt profile….
Soludo, how long will Igbo serve before being settled?
An analysis of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s argument that the Igbo should support Tinubu in 2027 to earn future backing for an Igbo presidency….
Ogun 2027: The Yayi conundrum
For the first time in as many years, Yewa land in Ogun State is presenting a gubernatorial candidate for election. That is Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, a.k.a. Yayi. Hitherto, Yewa would field ca…
How to manage low self-esteem
Learn the causes and characteristics of low self-esteem and discover practical ways to manage it, such as using positive self-talk and celebrating successe…
Your grandfather’s grave, your visa
An analysis of Nigeria’s indigene-settler dichotomy, where ancestry, not competence, often determines political legitimacy, citing examples from Lagos to J…
Tinubu’s cloned voice and Pate’s sanitiser duty
An AI-cloned voice of President Bola Tinubu is being used for motivational content, raising concerns about deepfakes and the lack of specific laws in Niger…
Sickle cell is not rare — it is ignored
A columnist living with sickle cell disease argues that the condition is not rare but ignored, highlighting the health inequality faced in Nigeria….
Maybe the heart is protecting itself
A writer explores compassion fatigue, the feeling of being overwhelmed by others’ tragedies and the heart’s instinct to protect itself from sad news….
Habits that hurt love and peace in your marriage
Certain habits can threaten the peace and stability of your marriage. Learn how to handle difficult behaviours like heavy snoring with kindness and patienc…
Thieving Tegbe’s electricity
A columnist argues that electricity theft, not just low tariffs, is the main cause of revenue shortfalls in Nigeria’s power sector, punishing paying custom…
Who created the hunger? Produce your proof
President Bola Tinubu asked who created the hunger in Nigeria. An analysis of the economic records and political accountability of past and present leaders…
The stone in Godswill Akpabio’s heart (2)
A columnist critiques Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s leadership, arguing his Senate has become a rubber-stamp for the executive arm of government….
The blood-sucking demon on Otedola Bridge
A columnist discusses the causes of frequent accidents on Otedola Bridge, arguing that blaming a ‘blood-sucking demon’ is a metaphor for human error….
On Ogun State’s recurring gas crisis
Recurring gas leaks in Ogun State have led to the hospitalisation of over 30 students, prompting calls for a comprehensive environmental investigation….
Audited, queried, forgotten: Nigeria’s billion-naira audit circus
Nigerian government agencies like NNPCL and CBN repeatedly face billion-naira audit queries with no accountability, a new column reveals….
VP Shettima urges states to handle electricity, a move seen as a cop-out on the FG’s promise to deliver constant power supply to Nigerians….
Cost of living: Let’s start the clock
An analysis of the Nigerian government’s 90-day economic action plan to ease the high cost of living, questioning its targets and measurability….
Tinubu’s 90-day economic action plan
Nigeria’s National Economic Council has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan to build on President Bola Tinubu’s reforms and tackle the cost of living….
‘The youth deserve the best’ or ‘The youths deserve the best’?
Learn the grammatical difference between ‘the youth’ and ‘the youths’. This column explains when to use the collective noun and when to use the plural form…
Bloodsuckers and poisonous councillors feeding politics
A look at the growing trend of violent threats in Nigerian politics, highlighting a former senator’s alleged threat to kill potential election riggers….
How Igbo became Ibo and why it persists
Discover the historical reason behind the spelling ‘Ibo’ instead of ‘Igbo’, tracing its origins to 19th-century missionaries and printing limitations….