Coup attempt, denial and the military’s changing story – By Olalekan Adetayo
It is extremely challenging to practise journalism in Nigeria. I am not even going into the issue of safety—where those…
Editorial: As Tinubu Unplugs Aso Villa from Power Grid
When governments lose faith in their own promises, they do not issue press statements. They install solar panels. The decision…
The poverty pretenders (II) – By Sonala Olumhense
Muhammadu Buhari’s 100-million pledge was made in a country that had already demonstrated its ability to spend trillions on poverty…
War in The Middle East, Uncertainty in The World – By Reuben Abati
On Saturday morning, February 28, the world woke up to learn of “Operation Roaring Lion” by the Israeli Defence Forces…
The Recent Elections in FCT, Kano and Rivers – By Reuben Abati
The elections, held over the weekend, Saturday, February 21, were interesting for the obvious reason that they were clearly the…
MacArthur Foundation’s Nigeria ‘Big Bet’ – By Sonala Olumhense
Last year—2025—MacArthur Foundation did not offer grants to Nigerian mass media organizations: the first time in nearly 10 years that…
Tinubu’s Executive Order: Between old cabals and new sheriffs – By Yemi Kolapo
On February 18, 2026, President Bola Tinubu stirred up another hornet’s nest in the management of the Nigerian economy with…
Insecurity, Economic Fragility & The Poverty Of Politics – By Abiodun Komolafe
The title captures the interwovenness of economics and the social factors that define our well-being. It is a reality that…
Senate and the Electoral Act Amendment – By Reuben Abati
The Senate returns from a two-week recess today to attend an emergency plenary session at noon to address the lingering…
The AI alibi and the foot-massage republic – By Sonala Olumhense
Nine years ago, I wrote that Adams Oshiomhole could be Nigeria’s wildcard, a rare figure who might carry the insurgent…