Politics and the Apolitical Life: Why Politics matter in everything
By Tunji Olaopa In this piece, I will be taking seriously the wisdom of Pericles and Aristotle; one was one of the founding statesmen of Athenian democracy, and the other…
2027 elections: The rigging before primaries
By Alabi Williams President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, as well as others, including First Lady Senator Remi Tinubu stand up for the rendition of the National Anthem…
‘Nigeria needs domestic capital to bridge its infrastructure gap’
Phillipe Valahu is the Chief Executive Officer of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), a multilateral infrastructure development and finance organisation that focuses on mobilising private investment for infrastructure in…
How Correctional Centre Moves Inmates To Court In Motorbikes, Keke NAPEP in Niger
A review of an investigation by newsmen indicates that inmates awaiting trial at the Minna Old Custodial Centre are transported to court in tricycles, commonly known as Keke NAPEP, and…
Before the Rule of Law becomes casualty of regulatory discretion
By GEB The Dawes Island marginal field has spent 17 years in the twilight zone of Nigeria’s petroleum industry—alternately promising development and descending into dispute. But this single asset has…
Footprints Of Blood: When A Brother-Keeper Becomes A Brother-Killer
By George Adimike The Lord’s inquest into the murder of Abel typifies His concern for the violence, destruction and death currently afflicting Nigeria. The persistent footprints of blood throughout our…
WPF Day: SERAP, NGE, HHRC demand safety, justice for journalists
NBC urges commitment to responsible, credible broadcasting The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on President Bola Tinubu, state governors and…
Don’t approach court, Obi urges NDC members against litigation
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has urged members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to shun litigation and internal disputes, warning that court battles could undermine efforts to build a…
Dual Party Role Scandal: Legal breach raises questions over APM, NDC records
A civil society organisation, Nigeria Democratic Rights Advocacy (NDRA), has raised concerns over an alleged violation of the revised Electoral Act prohibiting dual membership of political parties. In a statement…
Behind Closed Doors: How Lagos Couple Tortured Adopted Daughter To Death
A recount of how a 10-year-old girl, Faith, allegedly died after weeks of abuse and neglect, and how her lifeless body was reportedly kept inside a room overnight. Dayo Oyewo…