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Category: Opinion

Ovavoze! A Call to the People of Kogi Central
Opinion
byNational UpdateJanuary 14, 2026

Ovavoze! A Call to the People of Kogi Central

When a leader completes their constitutionally allotted time, democratic tradition expects a graceful exit, making way for fresh ideas and…

Strategic Silence versus Strategic Noise: Implications of U.S.–China Competition for Nigeria
Opinion
byNational UpdateJanuary 14, 2026

Strategic Silence versus Strategic Noise: Implications of U.S.–China Competition for Nigeria

By Abdulkarim Abdulmalik The evolving rivalry between the United States and China is increasingly defined not only by power, but…

Edo politics: The tribal smear of Okpebholo and his government
Opinion
byNational UpdateJanuary 12, 2026

Edo politics: The tribal smear of Okpebholo and his government

By Ehichioya Ezomon It’s rare to see Nigerian politicians implementing their Manifestos – if they ever unveiled any before they’re…

Need for “Housekeeping in Yagba Ahead 2027 Senatorial Poll
Opinion
byNational UpdateJanuary 12, 2026

Need for “Housekeeping in Yagba Ahead 2027 Senatorial Poll

By Sola Bamidele It is no longer news that since return to democracy in 1999, Yagba Federal Constituency, one of…

Sen. Ahmad Lawan: The Making of an Elder Statesman
Opinion
byNational UpdateJanuary 11, 2026

Sen. Ahmad Lawan: The Making of an Elder Statesman

By Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo In the grand, often turbulent theatre of Nigerian politics, where careers are made and unmade with…

Please, Jigawa Governor, Talk to Us
Opinion
byNational UpdateJanuary 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Please, Jigawa Governor, Talk to Us

By Adamu Muhd. Usman “Everyone has their own ways of expression. I believe we all have a lot to say,…

Wike, Fubara and the political Endgame in Rivers State
Opinion
byNational UpdateJanuary 9, 2026

Wike, Fubara and the political Endgame in Rivers State

BY ABRAHAM OGBODO. The assumption is that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is enjoying the fellowship of Nyesom Wike. Without waiting…

When Power Meets Purpose: Why Abba Kabir Yusuf’s APC Move Is Kano’s Necessary Turn
Opinion
byNational UpdateJanuary 8, 2026

When Power Meets Purpose: Why Abba Kabir Yusuf’s APC Move Is Kano’s Necessary Turn

By Abdulkadir Ahmed Ibrahim (Kwakwatawa), FNGE. In politics, moments arise when loyalty to a platform must give way to loyalty…

Rivers People Are the Real Victims: Selfish Politics, Endless Power Struggles Are Undermining Governance
Opinion
byNational UpdateJanuary 8, 2026

Rivers People Are the Real Victims: Selfish Politics, Endless Power Struggles Are Undermining Governance

The people are not pawns. The political tension in Rivers State has taken a disturbing and dangerous turn following reports…

The Self-Immolation of Nyesom Wike
Opinion
byNational UpdateJanuary 7, 2026

The Self-Immolation of Nyesom Wike

By Tunde Olusunle One of the most intriguing volumes of poetry written by the globally respected poet, scholar, essayist and…

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