Tree planting deters kidnappers, land grabbers, Ogun govt to improved forest security
The Ogun State Government has said that ongoing tree-planting activities in forest reserves across the state have made the forests uninhabitable for kidnappers, militant groups and land grabbers. The Commissioner…
Abia govt dismisses claims Otti confronted EFCC officials in Aba
The Abia State Government has dismissed reports alleging that Governor Alex Otti confronted officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Aba and ordered the release of 59 youths…
Stakeholders reject emergence of imposition of new traditional ruler in Bauchi
There is a brewing crisis over the emergence of His Royal Majesty I, Gung Zaar, Brig. Gen. Marcus Yake Koko (rtd), of Zaar Land in Bauchi State, by the Council…
Declare security emergency against Abuja “one-chance” culprits, Female lawyers urges Wike
Mourn colleague killed by ‘one-chance’ robbers The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, Abuja Branch, yesterday expressed shock and outrage over the brutal murder of one of its senior…
Bodija, Billions, And The Burden Of Seyi Makinde’s Silence
By Folorunso Adisa The tragic explosion that rocked Bodija, Ibadan, in January 2024 was more than a test of emergency response. It has since become a profound test of democratic…
President Must Fix The Fiscal Governance Problem
By Cosmas Olanipekun I begin with a direct quote from the 2026 budget speech of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: “Let me be clear: 2026 will be a year of stronger…
Energy Will Decide The AI Race
By Vittorio Quaglione Data-Centre investments hint at a coming shift in the AI race. Soon, if not already, reliable, affordable electricity will confer the decisive advantage in the sector. As…
Why Nigeria’s Democracy Needs Integrated Civic Tech, Not More Apps
By Mayowa Akinyele and Habib Sheidu Nigeria does not suffer from a shortage of civic passion. What we suffer from is civic fragmentation. Across the country, civil society organisations launch…
Judgment Against VIO Should Inspire Reform, End Lawlessness
By GEB The judgment of the Court of Appeal restricting the functions of the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) strikes at the heart of one of Nigeria’s most persistent traffic regulation…
Donald Trump and the white man’s burden in Nigeria
By Adekeye Adebajo U.S. President Donald Trump recently threatened to take military action against Nigeria to save Christians from a “genocide.” Trump has three possible motives for making such a…