Tinubu-For-Life. For Where?
By some curious coincidence, the subject of tenure elongation and extension of Presidential term limits caught the headlines in the last few days in Nigeria. In Accra, Ghana, at an…
Editorial: Nigeria needs a President at home, not a tourist abroad.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s latest working vacation – departing Abuja on September 4, 2025, for France (followed by plans to visit the UK), only to return ahead of schedule –…
UNGA 80: Tinubu Calls For African Investment In Minerals, Stronger Global Role
President Bola Tinubu has called for a total rephase in the global financial architecture of Africa’s mineral resources, saying it was time for its nations to begin to not only…
To elevate Nigeria’s youth – By Sonala Olumhense
As everyone knows, I am extremely critical of the EFCC, which was established as Nigeria’s hope for a saner society. My criticism is even sharper each September, the month in…
CBN Reduces Interest Rate By 50 Basis Points To 27%
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee has reduced the interest rate by 50 basis points, from 27.5 per cent in July to 27 per cent. This followed the…
Killing The Opposition Softly: The Wike Template – By Nasir Aminu
The frustrating thing about being in opposition is that you have to fight so many battles with various institutions, like the judiciary and the law enforcement agencies, that are supposed…
The Dangote-NUPENG trial by fire – By Folorunso Adisa
Fuel scarcity in Nigeria is no mere inconvenience; it is a national ritual of dread. For the average Nigerian, the words “fuel strike” summon images of serpentine queues, swollen prices,…
Full Text: Tinubu ends state of emergency in Rivers, restores Fubara
I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed a state of emergency…
Tinubu Suspends Emergency Rule In Rivers
… Fubara, Amaewhule To Resume Thursday President Bola Tinubu has announced the suspension of emergency rule in Rivers State, which began six months ago. Tinubu, who announced this in a…
Rivers After Ibok-Ette Ibas: What Next? – By Reuben Abati
On Thursday, 18 September 2025, the six months state of emergency declared in Rivers State on 18 March would have expired and this has led to high expectations among the…