Why Bayelsa Assembly confirms Peter Akpe as Deputy Gov
THE Bayelsa State House of Assembly has formally confirmed the appointment of Peter Akpe as the state’s new deputy governor, filling the vacancy left by the late Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Akpe,…
Appointment: 13 Things to Know About New Acting IGP Tunji Disu
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of AIG Tunji Disu as acting Inspector General of Police (IGP). Tunji Disu’s recent appointment signals the end of an era for…
It’s time to save Judicial Appointments from corruption
By C A Odinkalu President Bola Tinubu, addressing judges during the 2025 All Nigerian Judges’ Conference of the Superior Courts, held at the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja on…
Bilateral Military Collaborations And Sovereignty Concerns
By Alabi Williams After an initial warning, President Trump ordered the Sokoto airstrikes of December 25, 2025. Thereafter, Nigeria stepped up diplomatic activities to convince the United States that it…
The Possibilities Of Hope
By Tobiloba Ahmed Sir: As I look at the possibilities of hope, it reminds me that failure is not the final destination in the realisation of our dreams and aspirations.…
Stemming the tide of Staged Kidnappings
By Oludare Richards Across Nigeria, a disturbing trend is emerging where the lines between victim and villain are increasingly blurred: It is the practice of self-kidnapping. A phenomenon where individuals…
Rising State Budgets: Big numbers, bigger questions concerning citizens’ priorities
By Joseph Akujuobi Sir: As Nigeria’s 2026 budget cycle progresses, 34 out of the 36 states have now their proposed budgets passed by their respective State Houses of Assembly. A…
Why diplomacy remains key in United States, Iran face-off
By Abiodun Ramon Oseni On May 8, 2018, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the “Iran…
Russia–Ukraine War: Blood for borders, death for dignity lost!
By Uche J. Udenka The war between Russia and Ukraine will be remembered not only for its violence, but for its tragic emptiness of purpose. Years of relentless fighting, cities…
Andrew’s arrest and other Epstein casualties: Lessons for Nigeria
By Martins Oloja Until the last syllable of our recorded time, we, as commentators in the media will continue set agenda, identify systemic rot and contextually report what somebody somewhere…