Nigerians are not lazy, neither ungrateful

SIR: I listened to Pastor Poju Oyemade viral message where he spoke on Nigeria, distinguishing between Nigerians abroad and Nigerians living in Nigeria. I agreed with some issues raised in the message but the other part makes me question the level of relationship our spiritual leaders have with their members. Continue Reading

How military bullying fuels global instability, arms proliferation

Throughout history, militarily powerful nations have used their military dominance to coerce weaker nations into aligning with their geopolitical interests. These actions, often justified as necessary for global security, frequently result in resentment, resistance, and unintended consequences, particularly the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and other advanced military technologies. Continue Reading

Goodbye governance, welcome politics

It is already May 2025. This is midterm for the Tinubu presidency. This period should, ordinarily, find President Bola Tinubu and his administration, in the thick of governance and superintendency initiatives, aimed, primarily at registering positive impact on the lives of Nigerians. Midterm has become a crucial measurement point in Continue Reading

Atiku’s train allegory

When serving governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), met in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, some days ago, and declared that the erstwhile behemoth would not join her immediate past presidential candidate, Atiku Abubabkar, on his journey to the wonderland, by way of merger or coalition Continue Reading

Democracy in disarray

It is democracy that is in disarray, not just the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Announcing the defection of the entire Delta State structure of the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC), last week, a banner headline screamed that PDP was in disarray. Indeed, the PDP is in disarray, however Continue Reading

Governor Alia must save himself from himself

This governor, a suspended Catholic priest, relapsed into unprovoked rebellion about a fortnight ago when Obi sought to visit Benue State. As a notable philanthropist, Obi has, over the years, been traversing the length and breath of Nigeria on a charity mission. He donates handsomely to schools, hospitals and distressed Continue Reading