Opinion

Ken Saro-Wiwa’s Family Statement in response to the presidential pardon of the Ogoni 9

The family of Ken Saro-Wiwa acknowledges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential pardon and the conferment…

Top 10 priorities for Nigerians under 30 in 2025

Young Nigerians in 2025 remain a paradox: impossibly vibrant, fiercely intelligent, yet hindered by a…

While They All Obsess Over 2027, Nigerians Bury Their Dead
While They All Obsess Over 2027, Nigerians Bury Their Dead

If you are a foreigner who pays loose attention to Nigeria’s politics, you’ll likely assume…

Nasir el-Rufai is 'Intelligent'—But Can He Stop Tinubu's Re-election?
Nasir el-Rufai is ‘Intelligent’—But Can He Stop Tinubu’s Re-election?

Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, is a man many love to…

Bayo Adeyinka at the Ikoyi correctional centre
A day at Ikoyi Correctional Centre -by Bayo Adeyinka

On Saturday March 29, 2025, I visited Ikoyi Correctional Centre along with my wife, daughter…

Maybe We Are All on Drugs and Don’t Know It

I had just finished working for the day when I felt a sharp pain in…

Are Writers Who Use AI to Write, Writers?
Can AI Make You a Better Writer? A Journalist’s Perspective

I leaned closer to the screen, rereading the paragraph for the second time and failing…

Justice for Adetunji ‘Teejay’ Opayele; Bumpa’s co-founder whose life was cut short by an inhumane driver

On Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, Adetunji Opayele (TeeJay), the Co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of…

Akpabio Takes Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to Court Over Sarcastic Apology Post
The unchecked patriarchy in Nigerian politics

More often than necessary, the word patriarchy is floated around in daily discussions in Nigeria,…

Tinubu Honours Democracy Icons, Grants Pardon to Ogoni Nine
Bravery or Miscalculation? How Tinubu’s ‘Fearless’ Politics Could Backfire

“It is praiseworthy to be brave and fearless, my son, but sometimes it is better…

Trump May Shut Down US Embassies in South Sudan, Gambia, Other African Countries
Why the U.S. Would Lose Its Grip as World Power Under Donald Trump’s Watch

Why Nations Fall by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson, the book I’m currently reading,…

Trump Halts Ukraine Aid After Oval Office Clash—Can Europe Step In?
Ukraine’s Harsh Reality: Why Zelenskyy Still Needs Trump’s Support

It was a sad view to witness and perhaps one of the most humiliating and…

How Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact Nigeria and Africa’s Tech Potential - By Ojo Ademola
IBB’s Admission on June 12: Our Role in Upholding Nigeria’s Democracy, and Strengthening Accountability

The 1993 Nigerian presidential election annulment, denying Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola’s victory, remains a dark…

M23 and How Kagame Transformed from a Charismatic Leader to a Dictator Destabilizing Congo
From Hero to Tyrant: Kagame’s Role in Congo’s Chaos Through M23

I first became aware of the personality of Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s president for over two…

Why Nigeria must begin to invest in cold chain systems before 2030 -by Opeoluwa Runsewe

In 2025, Nigeria will continue producing large quantities of food, from cassava and yams to…

Trump Threatens Additional 10% Tariff on BRICS as Tinubu Calls for Global Fairness
PEPFAR Withdrawal: Blame Nigerian leaders and not Trump for the coming health crisis

Once again, Nigerians have taken to outrage, reacting with shock and anger to Donald Trump’s…

"The Year of the Baddie": Ayeni and Falodun to Unpack 2025’s Biggest Consumer Trends
The year of the baddie; some quick thoughts on 2025 and beyond

If you are interested in consumer behaviour, or work within media, public relations, marketing and…

Christmas Tree
A Christmas to Remember or Forget?

It just dawned on me that, after all the anticipation for coming of the Christmas…