Written by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s former military ruler and former civilian president, is a bundle of contradictions. One could write a book on Obasanjo’s strengths, and another on his flaws. Of course, Obasanjo is his own hagiographer. He has written many books on himself, with such self-referential titles as My Command, Not My Will and My Watch. … Continue reading “Obasanjo and the haunting ghost of his Third Term Agenda, by Olu Fasan”
How many unread articles, emails, and reports are sitting on your desk or in your inbox right now? If your answer is “too many,” you’re not alone. Today, we’re inundated with information from every corner — news updates, academic readings, technical manuals, reports, briefs, blog posts, research papers, and more. The truth is while we can’t … Continue reading “Speed Reading: A Game Changer for Today’s Knowledge-Driven World, by Ruth Oji”
I was in the middle of a meeting on October 9, when my friend and colleague, Emeka Duru, sent me a cryptic message: “What is going on Iyke? I am just reading on Facebook that Dr. Christopher Kolade is dead! Please can you help us confirm that?” I froze. While praying fervently that it should be … Continue reading “Christopher Kolade: I lost a mentor, a friend, by Ikechukwu Amaechi”
By ELVIS EROMOSELE The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has once again stirred public outcry, this time over its newly released subjects combination for the 2026 examination. In what appears to be a hurried and poorly thought-out reform, WAEC has reordered subjects in a manner that defies logic, stifles student choice, and risks undermining years of … Continue reading “WAEC’s new subjects combination is confusion masquerading as reform “
Nigeria, with over 200 million citizens, faces grave security challenges—terrorism, kidnapping, armed robbery, banditry, suicide bombings, and communal killings. The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, with about 370,000 personnel and officers, is overstretched. The dream to increase police staff strength to at least 600,000 is far from being realised. The ratio of one police officer to … Continue reading “Wrong police deployments and insecurity”
By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency report Former Kenyan Prime Minister and perennial presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, died in an Indian hospital yesterday, aged 80. His death was confirmed by the Devamatha Hospital in India’s Kerala State, where he was taken after he collapsed during a morning walk. A statement from the hospital said Odinga suffered … Continue reading “Tinubu, Ruto mourn as ex-Kenyan PM, Raila Odinga, dies at 80”
By Innocent Anaba LAGOS —ONE of the busiest markets in Lagos State, Ile-Epo Oja Market, is on the brink of chaos as a bitter land ownership dispute threatens to spiral into full-scale violence. The beneficiaries of the estate of the late Ajayi Bello have raised the alarm over what they described as “a calculated and … Continue reading “Crisis brews in Ile-Epo market over land ownership”
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated further to N1,505 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,495 per dollar on Tuesday. However, the Naira appreciated to N1,427.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell … Continue reading “Naira depreciates to N1,505 /$ in parallel market”
In a remarkable demonstration of brand strength and national pride, Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading indigenous manufacturer of quality beverages and snacks, has risen five places upward from 27th position in 2024 to 22nd in the 2025 Top 50 Brands Nigeria® ranking, the country’s most respected annual evaluation of corporate brand performance. This recognition reinforces … Continue reading “Rite Foods climbs 5 steps higher in the 2025 Top 50 Brands Ranking.”
It was an extraordinary day in Enugu on October 14, 2025 — one that will long be remembered in Nigeria’s political chronicles. The Coal City buzzed with energy and anticipation as virtually the entire political structure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State crossed over to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection, … Continue reading “Group Reacts As Enugu Governor Leads PDP Exodus to APC, Says Move Is About Destiny, Not Politics”