Browse Category

Opinion

Amended Electoral Act and Inducement of Apathy

By Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko The past few weeks have seen frenetic and combative social advocacy by hundreds of protesters who gathered at the entrance to the imposing National Assembly complex to demand that the amendments to the electoral Act must not

February 20, 2026

How 3.7m Children In Northeast Nigeria Face Malnutrition Crisis – FAO Reveals

Opinion

Shooting Down Inflation and Rising Poverty

By Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko For Nigerians, there is a generally agreed principle that the government and the people must always be on different lanes in the making of any claim concerning development, redistribution of wealth and the poverty rates. Whereas government

February 20, 2026

Opinion

The Seyi Tinubu’s jellof rice, loaves of bread

By Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko Seyi Tinubu is the self-styled ‘First Son’ of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As the most notable Son of the president, Seyi Tinubu is perhaps the most publicly celebrated Son of any elected president in the political

February 20, 2026

Insights·Opinion

JNIM’s Incursion into Nigeria’s Security Landscape – The Emerging Threat

By Okey Okwusogu In the vast expanse of West Africa’s Sahel region, where jihadist insurgencies have long simmered, a new shadow is lengthening toward Nigeria’s borders. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, known by its Arabic acronym JNIM (Jama’at

February 18, 2026

Opinion

Providus-Unity Bank merger stalled over insider credits

By ETIM ETIM Negotiations over the proposed merger of Providus Bank and Unity Bank have been stalled over the huge amount of insider credits owed by the directors of Unity Bank. The exact amount of the loan is not clear, but a

February 17, 2026

‘CBN’s Interest Rate Remains High, Choking Businesses’

Business·Insights·Markets·Opinion

Soludo’s New Market Design: Why Onitsha Traders Must Tread Carefully

The main fears and warnings of critics of the actions of Anambra governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo about sit-at-home and closure of the Onitsha Main Market have now happened. In Anambra, fear and panic came back in full measure, while the State Police

February 17, 2026

Opinion·Politics

El-Rufai’s Calculated Victimhood

Nasir El-Rufai, once a staunch member of the All Progressives Congress, surprised many by defecting to the African Democratic Congress. He said he left because the party had abandoned its founding ideals, engaged in selective accountability, sidelined loyal members, and allowed some

February 17, 2026

Opinion

Senate U-Turn or Smoke Screen? Loopholes in Electoral Reform Persist

Amid sustained public backlash and protests, the Senate’s tense and at times rowdy sitting to revisit the electronic transmission of election results may appear to signal a dramatic shift, yet in substance, little has truly changed. As I had stated in my

February 13, 2026

Opinion

Politics of privilege and the danger it portends

By ETIM ETIM Over the Christmas holidays, Nyesom Wike travelled the length and breadth of Rivers State, visiting all the local government areas, in what appeared as an early campaign for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu. At every stop of

February 13, 2026

Business·Insights·Opinion

Opinion: Why Afreximbank’s Break with Fitch Exposes a Deeper Rift

By Dr. Macharia Kihuro In a recent public statement, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced it would terminate its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. The rationale for this decision was particularly striking. The bank attributed the move to its “firm belief

February 13, 2026

Events·Opinion

Archbishop Valerian Okeke @ 24: His Forte is Grace

By Fr George Adimike For those who know him, it is apodictic that grace, spiritual muscle and the divine energy by which God operates, governs the theologico-spiritual architecture of the episcopacy of Archbishop Valerian Maduka Okeke. His forte is grace! This observation

February 11, 2026

1 2 3 … 125 Next

Week Ahead: Nigeria CPI Cools, US-Iran Talks & US PCE in Focus

By Lukman Otunuga In a welcome development for Nigeria’s economy,

UK Factories Warn High Energy Costs Are Driving Businesses Overseas

Inside a glass factory in north-west England, molten glass pours

African Countries With The Largest Proven Oil Reserves In 2025

Markets Fall as Iran Signals New Chance for Nuclear Talks

Global shares slipped and oil prices fell on Tuesday after

Soludo Seals Shops for Two Weeks over Monday Sit-at-Home

The Anambra State Government has sealed dozens of shops at

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.

Necessary

Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Opinion

Amended Electoral Act and Inducement of Apathy

Shooting Down Inflation and Rising Poverty

The Seyi Tinubu’s jellof rice, loaves of bread

JNIM’s Incursion into Nigeria’s Security Landscape – The Emerging Threat

Providus-Unity Bank merger stalled over insider credits

Soludo’s New Market Design: Why Onitsha Traders Must Tread Carefully

El-Rufai’s Calculated Victimhood

Senate U-Turn or Smoke Screen? Loopholes in Electoral Reform Persist

Politics of privilege and the danger it portends

Opinion: Why Afreximbank’s Break with Fitch Exposes a Deeper Rift

Archbishop Valerian Okeke @ 24: His Forte is Grace

Featured Stories

Week Ahead: Nigeria CPI Cools, US-Iran Talks & US PCE in Focus

Agubuzu: The Igbo Monarch Who Broke the Silence

JNIM’s Incursion into Nigeria’s Security Landscape – The Emerging Threat

Nigeria Reviews MTN Group’s Acquisition of IHS Towers Over Sector Impact

Whatsapp Channel

Latest News

Merz Reaffirms CDU ‘Firewall’ Against Far-Right AfD at Party Conference

Amended Electoral Act and Inducement of Apathy

Shooting Down Inflation and Rising Poverty

The Seyi Tinubu’s jellof rice, loaves of bread

Week Ahead: Nigeria CPI Cools, US-Iran Talks & US PCE in Focus

UK Factories Warn High Energy Costs Are Driving Businesses Overseas

Markets Fall as Iran Signals New Chance for Nuclear Talks

Soludo Seals Shops for Two Weeks over Monday Sit-at-Home

Merz Reaffirms CDU ‘Firewall’ Against Far-Right AfD at Party Conference

Suggestions

Opinion

Featured Stories

Follow Us

Whatsapp Channel

Latest News