Tinubu and the Politics of Dependency: Foreign Influence, Insecurity and Nigeria’s Uncertain Future

Paul Okojie Since assuming office in May 2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has faced growing criticism over the direction of Nigeria’s economy, security structure and strategic national assets. Supporters describe his

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APC Primaries: Ogbeide-Ihama present senatorial result sheet to Oba of Benin

The Edo chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has on Friday in Benin presented the result sheet from the just concluded APC Senitorial primaries to the Oba of Benin,

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Oba Market Reconstruction As proof that promises can still be kept

By Dr.Ebojele Akhere Patrick Globally, citizens respond positively when leaders show up, listen, and follow through on commitments. The reason is that public trust is built not only through speeches

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Political Parties Get Relief as Court Cancels INEC Deadlines

A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified key timelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the conduct of party primaries and submission of party membership registers ahead

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Ize-Iyamu Must Respect Governor while APC must resist gambling with Edo South

Dy Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick, PhD It would have been proper to gloss over the recent political developments in Edo State, particularly the just-concluded APC Edo South Senatorial District primary

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El-Rufai and the Cruel Irony of Power

By Paul Okojie There is an old political saying that power is temporary, but the consequences of how power is used can last forever. Few Nigerian politicians embody this reality

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₦20 Trillion Is Missing From Nigeria’s Federation Account – Olisa Agbakoba

I want to ask Nigerians one simple question, and I want us to actually answer it together: WHERE DOES OUR MONEY GO? The money you collectively earn as a country,

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A Nation Borrowing Without Building

Nigeria is gradually approaching an economic crossroads that can no longer be ignored, politicized, or hidden behind optimistic government projections. The numbers seem frightening, but even more disturbing is the

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Opinion: From Sokoto to Sambisa-Nigeria’s Jihadist Crisis Did Not Begin with Boko Haram

By Paul Okojie Nigeria’s jihadist crisis is routinely treated as a post-9/11 phenomenon, an eruption of modern terrorism driven by poverty, ideology, and foreign influence. This interpretation is politically convenient,

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Governor Okpebholo’s Integrity-First Approach to Governance

By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, PhD Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has been consistent in framing his administration around a simple but demanding idea: that integrity is not a

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