Opinion

OPINION: The Culture is World-Class. The Plumbing? Not Yet -by John Ugbe

We have fallen in love with the idea of the “African Creative Explosion.” It makes…

£198m vs ₦200m: What Arsenal and Enugu Rangers’ title wins reveal about Nigerian football — By John Ugbe

On May 19th 2026, the whole world was red (yes, the Mayor of New York…

From Chibok to Ogbomoso: Nigeria has failed to protect school children from bandits for over 12 Years — and we’re getting too used to it

When Michael Oyedokun, a mathematics teacher, went to work on Friday, May 16, he did…

Xenophobia in South Africa: Anger at the Wrong Target -by Tobi Ononye

For many Nigerians, the mere mention of xenophobia immediately brings South Africa to mind. It…

Senseless Killings in Taraba, Benue, Kogi Are a Result of Leadership Failure – Peter Obi
Peter Obi’s exit from ADC: Nigeria’s opposition has learned nothing from 2023

Peter Obi announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday, May 3,…

Senegal won AFCON 2025, CAF has taken it away, and African Football will wear this embarrassment

I wrote about the AFCON 2025 final and called the chaos in Rabat a stain…

Mirabel and the verdict we were never qualified to give
Mirabel and the verdict we were never qualified to give

We do not know what happened to Mirabel. That sentence will irritate people on both…

Why the future of public relations depends on healthier client–agency partnerships -by Moliehi Molekoa
Why the future of public relations depends on healthier client–agency partnerships -by Moliehi Molekoa

The start of a new year often brings optimism, new strategies, and renewed ambition. However,…

Omatu brothers, Anthony Joshua, Chimamanda; Nigeria’s emergency services fail us all
Omatu brothers, Anthony Joshua, Chimamanda; Nigeria’s emergency services fail us all

As individuals basked in the celebrations to end 2025 and make resolutions for the new…

Atinuke Babatunde during her Keynote address at NECLive 2025
The future of Africa is creative -by Atinuke Babatunde at NECLive 2025

Every time I stand in a room like this – full of creators, producers, inventors,…

Steve Babaeko delivering his keynote address at NECLive 2025
From hustle to infrastructure: the blueprint for Africa’s creative economy -by Steve Babaeko at NECLive 2025

Honesty is our default setting in Africa. When I say Africa, let me use it…

Africa must lead the revolution for responsible AI to avoid ‘automating inequality’ -by Tomiwo Ojo

The generative AI boom has undoubtedly made media and communications faster, but this speed comes…

AI’s Promise and the ‘More with Less’ paradox: The leadership choice we must make -By Dr. Dotun Ayeni

Something remarkable is happening across Africa. Business people who once needed entire engineering teams can…

A message of hope on the 65th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence by Bola Tinubu

Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect…

'To the Commonwealth Family, it is time for Africa,' by President Bola Tinubu
‘To the Commonwealth Family, it is time for Africa,’ by President Bola Tinubu

After 100 years of the Commonwealth Games, they have never been hosted on African soil.…

Trump has stunned the tech world by announcing an up to 50-fold hike in the cost of skilled worker permits
Trump’s H-1B Restrictions: When will we start building ‘the Nigerian dream’ instead of just seeking a place at others’ tables?

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation requiring a $100,000 fee per year for companies seeking…

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Nigeria may owe Oluremi Tinubu but it owes us more

Yesterday, President Bola Tinubu celebrated his wife, Oluremi Tinubu’s 65th birthday with glowing words. He…

Lagos burns while we watch: Afriland Towers tragedy and our collective failure

Ten people went to work on Tuesday morning at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos…