History is best understood by later generations. Chairman Mao was once seen as merely a rebel, yet he eventually seized power and reshaped global history. How...
Nigerian leaders must stop banking on posthumous praise to redeem rotten legacies. Shakespeare’s words ring true: “The evil that men do lives after them.” What you...
Now he is gone. But his footprints remain on the battlefield, in the ballot box, and in the hearts of those who watched, waited, and sometimes...
Nigeria is in dire need of leaders who combine academic brilliance with administrative grit, humility with action, and vision with delivery. In Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman,...
He had my vote every single time he contested until 2019. By then, I had come to the painful conclusion that the state of the nation...
He was a great leader. A patriot to the core. A statesman who believed in the hope of the poor. He was, by most accounts, frugal,...
If we continue in this culture of hypocritical silence, the message we send to future generations is clear: “Do whatever you like while in power. When...
To change our national direction, we must start with the mirror, not the ballot box. Reforms must start in the marketplace and the family unit before...
In the words of Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu, “Most times, we don’t think about our mortality.” And indeed, power—especially in Nigeria—has a way of numbing that...
Fast forward to 2015, Buhari became the President after three failed attempts. The experiences of Nigerians were bitter depending of who is involved. To the victims...
This death is one too many and must not be swept under the carpet. Whether in a high-end private facility...
Educating girls is a win‑win scenario for individuals, families, and the nation. When girls learn, communities thrive; when girls are...
It has to be admitted though, that the teaching profession is a demanding one which presents many challenges. It demands...
As Afrobeats continues its global ascent, there will be debates about its pioneers, its icons, and its defining figures. When...
Nollywood and Kannywood remain the new village square; however, a village without elders soon loses its way. Until these industries...