Zakat al-Fitr: Why it Matters as Ramadan ends
By ALHAJI SANI ABDULLAHI
Today is the 30th day of the month of Ramadan and effectively marked the last day of the Ramadan fast for...
Makoko and the politics of displacement in Lagos
By Zikora Ibeh
One fact is now unmistakable. The Lagos State Government appears determined to empty Makoko of its inhabitants. But for the mass protest...
The corruption of delay: institutionalising justice and equity for Nigeria’s vulnerable
In Nigeria, the discourse on corruption is dominated by the big game: multi-billion Naira heists, hijacked oil contracts, and the dramatic arrest of political...
Tinubu’s royal visit and Nigeria’s reawakening on global stage
By Jude Obioha
Diplomacy often speaks in symbols long before it speaks in policy. The forthcoming state visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the...
Tears in Tehran won’t dry soon
By Funke Egbemode
At the funeral, a woman clutched a photograph of smiling pupils—perhaps her own daughters, now dead. The Office of the United Nations...
Tinubu: The FCT Verdict and Inevitability of 2027
By Jude Obioha
The 2027 presidential election may still be months away, but its contours are already visible to anyone willing to read the signs....
Saudi Arabia’s Tougher Medical Rules for 2026 Hajj Raise Stakes for Nigeria
As preparations gather momentum for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia’s introduction of stricter medical regulations has placed fresh responsibility on countries sending large...
Analysis & Response on the U.S. Congressional report on Nigeria
By Sulaiman Mande
The recent U.S. Congressional report alleging “religious persecution” in Nigeria represents a dangerous departure from fact-based diplomacy toward narrative-driven interventionism. While Nigeria...
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...
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...
