Why Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Election is Pivotal Moment for Democracy in Africa, beyond
By Austin Aigbe
Nigeria's 2027 presidential election is emerging as one of the most consequential political moments since the return to civilian rule in 1999,...
Natasha: A Senator at War With Everyone?
We live in an age where outrage is currency. The social-media marketplace is crowded with clout chasers and emotional merchants who feast on public...
MTEF 2026-2028 and FGN Budget Call Circular: Matters Arising
By Eze Onyekpere
The media reported last week that the Federal Government has forwarded the 2026-2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to the National Assembly...
Mahmood Yakubu: Public service for God and country
By Suleiman A. Suleiman (PhD)
Of the 35 or so Nigerians nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the past week to represent Nigeria at...
SSB Tax: Should Private Profits Supersede Public Health?
By Robert Egbe
Nigeria’s shift toward a pro-health review of the tax payable by manufacturers of non-alcoholic, sweetened, and carbonated drinks, commonly known as Sugar-Sweetened...
A vote of no confidence: Presidential Villa’s exit as Nigeria’s power sector ultimate indictment
By Michael Nsikak Umoh
In the theatre of Nigerian governance, symbolism often speaks louder than policy briefs. Few images are as arresting as that of...
ASUU and Government, Who To Blame?
By Onono Onimisi
Each time the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) declares a strike, the reactions are almost predictable. Students groan, parents complain, and...
How elites, others put democracy under pressure, threaten Nigeria’s 2027 elections
By Samson Itodo
As Nigeria transitions into full election mode for the 2027 general elections, the political temperature is heating up at a scale that...
Genocide Claim: President Trump, Ribadu’s Team and the Saudi Prince
By Yushau A. Shuaib
When U.S. President Donald Trump recently renewed his fixation with what he described as "Christian genocide" in Nigeria—going as far as...
Landmark, problematic provisions: Making case for Electoral Bill passage –Samson Itodo
Electoral reform is a confidence-building mechanism. It addresses shortcomings through the introduction of innovations that strengthen election integrity and inspire public trust.
A recent National...
