Opinion
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2027: Beyond tribal politics, the search for a President who can deliver By Chief Sir Emeka Asinugo
Nigeria stands at a defining moment in its political history. As the country approaches the 2027 presidential elections, its citizens,…
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From news to enduring knowledge: How Sundiata Post is redefining African media’s role in global research By Max Amuchie
For decades, the success of African media institutions has been measured primarily by their capacity to report events, inform citizens,…
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Okorocha still haunted by his iberiberism fad By Oguwike Nwachuku
I recently watched the nauseating outing of former Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State who also represented Imo West in…
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Our president’s ‘Pilgrim’s Progress’ By Lasisi Olagunju
I hope I won’t land in trouble if I interrogate the various reasons people go on pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia…
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Campaign, no campaign By Dakuku Peterside
Nigeria’s political parties can tell us who will coordinate their campaigns, mobilise their supporters and deliver their strongholds. They owe…
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Brazil, Nigeria and our ‘Nine Fingers’ By Lasisi Olagunju
I was in Brazil in 2009. We landed at Brasília–Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport, and its surroundings looked so much…
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Decoupling Sovereignty Index (5): How decoupling reinforces itself By Max Amuchie
A territory can register alarming scores across multiple indicators and still leave a fundamental question unanswered: are the forces undermining…
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Toluwanisings’ death and social media prosecutors By Festus Adedayo
My eyes are misty as I write this. I have spent the better part of the morning listening repeatedly to…
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Miracles for sale By Abraham E. Nwankwo
MIRACLES FOR SALE By Abraham E. Nwankwo From their old churches they decamp in droves, To sole-proprietored and family-founded…
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Eulogy to departed Patriarch, Emeritus Professor Titus Ayorinde Bamgbose By Emeritus Prof. Olu Obafemi.
For you, It is not only an eulogy but Praises in prose chant. Chants in celebration of the Iroko; For…
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CANEX WKND: Turning Africa’s cultural power into economic wealth By Ehi Braimah
Each time I discuss Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage with friends and colleagues, it evokes feelings of a broad colourful canvas…
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Taqiyya is real! Re: The October 24, 2026 Kaduna presidential rally of PBAT By Professor Echefuna’ R G ONYEBEADI
Hmmmmmmm!… There have been differing reports and opinions on the inaugural October 24, 2026 presidential campaign rally for PBAT’s second…
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Power to Nigeria students By Emeka Obasi
The Tafawa Balewa government was forced to cancel a Defence Pact with Britain in January 1962 following protests by students…
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We must prioritize STEM to enable Nigeria to leapfrog – Professor Bart Nnaji
Being excerpts of the Founder’s Day Lecture delivered by Prof Bart Nnaji, CON, NNOM, FAS, FAEng, Founder Geometric Power Group,…
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The recognition you didn’t ask for By Fr. Peter Iwuala
There is something deeply meaningful about being recognized when you weren’t trying to be noticed. A sincere thank-you, an unexpected…
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From the age of generators to the age of solar energy By Chief Emeka Asinugo
For decades, the unmistakable sound of petrol and diesel generators formed the background music of Nigerian life. Homes, workplaces, factories,…
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The revenge of Band A By Paul C Nwabuikwu
Many Nigerians celebrated the failure of former minister of power Bayo Adelabu, the Band A Minister, to clinch the APC…
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Own the narrative: Shaping Nigeria’s reputation together By Dakuku Peterside
A Nigerian can keep every promise and still be asked to answer for promises his country has broken. At a…
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The musketeers of Lagos-Ibadan press By Lasisi Olagunju
“You and your friends were known as the Three Musketeers. Who gave you that name?” I asked the patriarch of…
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Peter Obi and his Igbo backers By Lasisi Olagunju
Where is Peter Obi? Someone asked that question last Friday. Why, he wondered, had he been somewhat quiet lately? He…
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Adieu Dele Cole! Happy birthday Lade Bonuola By Martins Oloja
When an old man dies, the saying goes, a library burns. When Patrick Dele Cole died, a national archive burnt.…
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Obiora Okonkwo: The value of soft power By C. Don Adinuba
Soft power has since the past 36 years been an important concept in intellectual, political and even business circles in…
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Decoupling Sovereignty Index (4): Money, land, mind as diagnostic vectors By Max Amuchie
In the earlier instalments of this series, we left the comfort of capital city seminar rooms to confront the reality…
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The futility of the counterfeit: Why human history vindicates the Divine architecture of purpose By Isaac Megbolugbe
October 2026 Introduction For generations, the modern world has engaged in a massive, systemic experiment: the attempt to construct a…
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Kwankwaso’s long bridge By Emeka Obasi
Understanding the balance of power between Northern and Southern Nigeria is the key to national unity. Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso…
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