The final before the Final: My Prediction #AFCON2025
By Ata Ikkideh I have just watched the match between Morocco and Cameroon. The Moroccan defence proved as immovable as the Rock of Gibraltar. As a result, today’s encounter between…
On These Broken Dusty Roads, Nigeria still breathes
Part One of a Continuing Travel Diary By Celestine Mel The harmattan haze had not yet settled over the Federal Capital Territory when we pulled out of Abuja on the…
Abuja’s persistent water crisis
By ETIM ETIM On January 6, 2026, the management of one of the high-brow residential estates in Abuja, sent the following message to the residents of the estate: ‘’Good day…
The Knee On EFCC’s Neck
by Reuben Abati “The knee on his neck” reminds us of the case of the American citizen, George Floyd who was murdered in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25, 2020 by…
Where is the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?
By Peter Obi This is not just a question; it’s a critical demand for accountability in a national emergency. As we approach the end of this year, Nigeria will be…
The ARISE Palm Resort: a city within a city (Pics)
By ETIM ETIM A journalist friend of mine, Chijioke, came into Uyo on Friday from Port Harcourt and requested to visit The Arise Palm Resort and the Medical Corridor, two…
BUA Chairman pledges $500,000 to Super Eagles
By ETIM ETIM Business tycoon and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has pledged to donate $500,000 to the Super Eagles if they win the semi final match against…
EURACARE Hospital responds to accusations of negligence by Chimanda Adichie over son’s death
By ETIM ETIM Lagos clinic, Euracare Hospital, has rejected accusations of negligence over the death of Chimanda Adichie’s son, claiming that the child was too ill when he was brought…
Why Jonathan and I oppposed Tambuwal’s emergence as Speaker in 2011 – Obasanjo
Why Jonathan and I oppposed Tambuwal’s emergence as Speaker in 2011 – Obasanj Isaac Samuel Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday shed light on the political calculations that informed the…
Chimanda Adichie speaks after tragic death of son
By ETIM ETIM Nigeria’s literary icon and writer, Chimanda Adichie, has given details of the circumstances that led to the dead of her son in a Lagos hospital on Thursday.…
Wike Getting Awfully Close to Fighting Tinubu
By Farooq A. Kperogi Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike revels in controversies, contentious public disputations, vituperative recriminations, and tensile political stress like a pig exults in mud. Peace…
From Groundnuts to Beaches: Exploring The Gambia’s New Growth Engine
By Yusuf Bangura Jan 10, 2026 Despite its continued status as a low-income country, The Gambia is a rare example of a nation that has successfully pivoted away from a…
2027: Umo Eno’s political platform launched
….We must Build Akwa Ibom in Unity and Development – Gov. Umo Eno ….Ours is Political Movement to Deliver the APC with Impressive Margins- Uwem Okoko, President General ….Our Collective…
Tinubu allocates N1.01 trillion to INEC ahead of 2027 election
Isaac Samuel The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been allocated a staggering N1,013,778,401,602 in the 2026 budget presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The allocation,…
New World Economic Order: Headwinds for Nigeria in 2026 and Beyond
By Marcel Okeke These are really uncertain times for all nations of the world; the emergence of Mr. Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States of…
Wike, Fubara and Tinubu’s helplessness
By ETIM ETIM That the Rivers State House of Assembly has issued an impeachment notice against Gov. Sim Fubara – the second in a year – shows just how serious…
What ADC Must Do to Oust Tinubu
By Ike Abonyi “Integrity is the supreme quality for leadership. Without it, no real success is possible.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower If the African Democratic Congress (ADC) aims to earn…
Court Grants Interim Forfeiture of 57 Properties, Valued at N213.2bn Linked to Malami, Two Others
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to a former…
Ex-Obi running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, joins 2027 presidential race
Isaac Samuel The Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential race. Baba-Ahmed made the declaration on Wednesday…
Former DSS boss Lawal Duara declares Katsina governorship bid
Isaac Samuel Former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Katsina State.. He cited insecurity and…
2027: I will not step down for anyone, Atiku declares
Isaac Samuel Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to remain in the race for the 2027 presidential election, dismissing calls for…
Trump, Venezuela And The American Empire
by Reuben Abati The received opinion in 20th century literature on America’s foreign policy process is that the United States, America as we know it, is not a colonizing power…
President Tinubu nominates Board members for NMDPRA, NUPRC, seeks Senate Confirmation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written two letters to the Senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and…
Akwa Ibom: Parties in early push for 2027 elections
By ETIM ETIM Political parties in Akwa Ibom State have commenced early preparations for the 2027 elections. APC in particular is setting off in ernest, signaling readiness to fend off…
Tinubunomics and the Arithmetics of illusion
By Tanimu Yakubu A striking feature of Nigeria’s current economic debate is the enthusiasm with which huge numbers are circulated—and the casualness with which they are assembled. Tax collections are…
I’ll only join political party ready to give me Presidential or Vice Presidential ticket – Kwankwaso
Isaac Samuel Former Kano State governor and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said he would only defect to another political party or coalition…
Gov. Mutfwang’s blood-soaked defection
By ETIM ETIM On New Year Day, Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau announced his resignation from the PDP in preparation for joining the APC the following day. It turned out…
Tinubu’s Top-Down, One-Partyist Reelection Strategy
By Farooq A. Kperogi What most Nigerians recognize as Nigeria’s creeping descent into stifling one-partyism, with what seems like the unstoppably expanding defections of major elected officials into the APC,…
Was mathematics invented or discovered?
By Prof Lawrence ETIM In case, you can’t read to the end, the answer is that maths was both discovered and invented. INTRODUCTION This is a classic – and genuinely…
INEC chairman promises credible 2027 elections
Isaac Samuel The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to delivering free, fair and credible elections in 2027, saying…
Plateau Governor Mutfwang formally defects from PDP to APC
Isaac Samuel Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant shift in the political alignment…
Nigeria’s 2026 Economic Outlook: So Foggy, So Cloudy, So Uncertain
By Marcel Okeke One of the crucial steps in strategic planning is an assessment of the current situation: to know exactly where you are; and take proper note of what…
Tinubu projects stronger economic growth, lower inflation in 2026
Isaac Samuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that 2026 will mark the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, assuring citizens that the pains associated…
Rethinking the Meaning of “Year” and the “New Year”
By Prof Lawrence ETIM My core argument is that time constructs are human inventions, not natural phenomena. The concepts of “year” and “new year” are not natural. They are man-made_…
Five exciting events to expect in 2026
By ETIM ETIM Happy New Year! This will be a very big political year. There shall be party congresses, primaries, conventions, campaigns and more defections in 2026, but watch out…
Presidency, LP speak as Obi switches allegiance to ADC
By Isaac Samuel The Presidency and the Labour Party (LP) have reacted to the defection of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC),…
Peter Obi finally defects from Labour Party to ADC
Isaac Samuel The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi announced…
A Festive Wedding in Banjul
Yusuf Bangura Dec 31, 2025 I’ve been in Banjul since 26th November attending the wedding of the daughter of a close family friend in London. The three days of wedding…
Despite alleged post-passage alterations, Tinubu insists new tax laws begin January 1
Isaac Samuel President Bola Tinubu has insisted that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reform laws will commence on January 1, 2026, as scheduled, despite public controversy over alleged post-passage alterations to…
Reps’ minority caucus demands suspension of tax laws’ implementation
Isaac Samuel, Abuja The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has demanded the suspension of the implementation of recently enacted tax reform laws, amid allegations that the legislations were…
APC moves to capture Kano as talks with Governor Yusuf reach advanced stage
Isaac Samuel The All Progressives Congress (APC) is intensifying efforts to secure Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections, as negotiations with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf over a possible…
How Prominent Nigerians Reacted to US Airstrikes in Sokoto
Isaac Samuel On December 25, United States President Donald Trump announced that American forces carried out airstrikes on Islamic State (ISIS) targets in North-West Nigeria, claiming the militants had been…
When a Tax Law is an Illegality
By Farooq A. Kperogi What began as a routine legislative reform of the Nigerian tax system by the Bola Tinubu administration has transmogrified and metastasized into an allegation of unexampled…
US strikes were successful, says Nigerian government
Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has affirmed that the US strikes launched in the early hours of Boxing Day has hit ISIS targets in Sokoto State. Here’s the full text…
Nigeria’s 2026 Budget: Another Ritual or Economic Plan?
By Marcel Okeke When, on Friday, December 19, 2025—twelve days to end of the year—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National…
N’Assembly orders re-gazetting of tax laws
Isaac Samuel Amid the ongoing controversy regarding alleged discrepancies in Nigeria’s gazetted tax laws, the National Assembly has ordered the re-gazetting of the tax laws and the issuance of Certified…
Finally, Donald Trump launches his bombs on Nigeria!
By ETIM ETIM In the dead of the night of December 25, the United States launched targeted missiles strikes against ISIS terrorists in Jabo community in Sokoto State, making good…
Presidency debunks reports of Gbajabiamila’s replacement as Chief of Staff
Isaac Samuel The Presidency has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with the…
Tinubu reaffirms commitment to religious freedom, national unity in Christmas message
Isaac Samuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to religious freedom, national unity and peaceful coexistence, urging Nigerians to embrace tolerance, love and mutual respect as Christians…
Critics fault Aisha Buhari’s posthumous revelations about Buhari presidency
Isaac Samuel Public outrage has continued to trail comments attributed to former First Lady, Dr. Aisha Buhari, in a newly launched biography documenting the life and presidency of her late…