Category: Opinion
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2027: Will INEC Deliver On Its Promises?
Ishowo Malik Ayomide Many Nigerians are looking forward to the 2027 elections with high expectations, mainly due to prevailing security, economic, and infrastructural challenges, rising youth unemployment, and a desire for a better future. Many continue to hope for a leader capable of tackling these issues and guiding Nigeria onto a positive path. Indeed, many…
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My Humble Guardian:Birthday Tribute to Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo, mni, NPOM by SALEH FAROUQ GAGARAWA
There are men who lead.There are men who inspire.And then, there are rare souls who quietly watch over others—without noise, without spectacle, without seeking recognition. Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo belongs to that rare class. Not because of the titles that precede his name,Not because of the offices he has held,But because of something far more…
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Olusegun Olayiwola: Reflections on a Tested Administrator by Kazeem Olalekan Israel
In the evolving story of governance and development in Oyo State, certain individuals distinguish themselves not merely by the offices they occupy, but by the enduring impact of their service. Among such figures is Olusegun Olayiwola, a public administrator whose trajectory from grassroots leadership to State-level stewardship reflects a consistent pattern of purposeful action, institutional…
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Azu Ishiekwene: We owe Putin an unreserved apology
As U.S. President Donald J. Trump marks his first year in office by expanding his wish list from making Canada the 51st state of America to seizing and renaming the Panama Canal, and now taking Greenland by any means, if he cannot get the Nobel Peace Prize, spare a thought for Russian President Vladimir Putin.…
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Christian Genocide: Where does Nigeria go from here? By Abdul Mahmud
Nigeria enters this decisive moment carrying the weight of truths already laid bare. Last week’s conclusion made clear that the killings are known, the perpetrators identifiable, and the costs of silence intolerable. What confronts us now is what those realities mean for the future of Christians and for the survival of the Nigerian state itself.…
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Explainer: Did Nigeria act legally by sending fighter jets into Benin?
By Bayo Wahab Nigeria’s military operation in the Benin Republic, following Sunday’s failed coup attempt, has sparked questions among Nigerians about whether President Bola Tinubu had the legal right to deploy fighter jets into a neighbouring country. Nigeria’s fighter jets took over Beninoise airspace after a group of soldiers calling themselves the Military Committee for…
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Abdul Mahmud: Governor Amuneke is who he is
His is not just ordinary commentary. It is a political satire. A mirror held up to our country, its rulers, people and politics. His is the art of laughter and lament. Kevin Arua, who goes by the nom de guerre, Kevin Black, and the popular Governor Amuneke, an online voice that exposes folly, mocks power,…
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PENGASSAN, DANGOTE, AND THE PERILS OF UNCHECKED CAPITALISM IN NIGERIA’S OIL SECTOR: WHY PROTECTING UNIONISM MATTERS
By Olatunde Olayinka Damillola It has always been ASUU but this time it is PENGASSAN, an acronym for Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). On the 28th of September 2025, PENGASSAN ordered a nationwide strike, directing the interruption of gas supplies to Dangote refineries, in response to the dismissal of 800…
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2027 Election: Options Before the North
Vanguard News …Region faces tough choice over Tinubu, Jonathan, Atiku, Obi, Amaechi Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor THE North as a political bloc has a tough decision to make regarding who it will back in the 2027 presidential election, as no fewer than five politicians are on its radar for endorsement. The five leading politicians hoping…
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A Medal of Loyalty: Ambassador Lawal Kazaure and the Unwritten Code of Service by Saleh Farouq Gagarawa
A Medal of Loyalty: Ambassador Lawal Kazaure and the Unwritten Code of Service By: Saleh Farouq Gagarawa In the corridors of global diplomacy, protocol officers often operate behind the scenes ensuring that the wheels of statecraft turn smoothly, that dignitaries are honored, and that national prestige is preserved with every handshake and reception. But in…