President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of emergency rule in Rivers State on Tuesday surprised me for reasons different from those for which he has been severely criticised. The mildest criticism is that Tinubu’s failure to call the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to order was responsible for the crisis. The more severe criticisms range from accusations that the …

The past few months have seen dramatic political developments in South Korea and Nigeria, two nations grappling with internal crises that have tested the resilience of their democratic institutions. In South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of emergency martial law in December 2024 triggered a swift backlash, culminating in his impeachment by the National Assembly. Meanwhile, in Nigeria, …

As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), which was established on, it is imperative that we pause to acknowledge and honour our fallen colleagues, tragic victims of impunity. Every act of violence against journalists — be it intimidation, harassment, or murder — constitutes a fundamental assault on the very principles of democracy and freedom …

Corruption thrives where there is silence -– Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu Compare the above quote from Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, the youthful Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), with the one often attributed to the 18th-century Irish philosopher, Edmund Burke, which states: ‘The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good …

An ancient Yoruba anecdote narrates the destructive nature of the tongue. Its moral is specifically targeted at leaders who take unconscionable decisions as dictated by their fleeting passion. It is the tragic life and reign of King Odarawu. Odarawu was an Alaafin in the old Oyo Empire. His brief reign in the late seventeenth century, after he succeeded his father, …

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai caused a mild stir last week. Though the resignation of his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and gravitation towards the Social Democratic Party (SDP) did not come as a shock, the ruckus that attended them have been instructive. Torrents of negative comments have been heaped up as reactions to his decamping. …

I have got to do this tribute, difficult as it may be. And it will be a long one. If you follow Apostle Joshua Selman’s teachings closely, you will be familiar with the statement that this world is a world of men (human beings); that without the gift of men, you will not go far in life. In my short …

Since Nigeria’s last military ruler, General Abdulsalami Abubakar handed over the reins of power to a democratically elected government on 29 May 1999, the retired military officer’s visage has undergone remarkable transmutation. Abubakar, a four-star General, handed over to a more senior colleague, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, who previously led Nigeria as military Head of State, between February 1976 and October …

As a Nigerians are willing to travel to Canada and several countries, it is pertinent to take note of certain restrictions and regulations, especially with food items. If you want to travel from Nigeria to Canada, you could want to bring some of your home delicacies with you but there are some food items that are not acknowledged and welcomed …

Many years ago, when my teacher said nothing sells like sex, crime, and money, I didn’t fully understand what he meant. Yet, over the years, I’ve repeatedly seen that a judicious mix of these socio-economic ingredients is a spellbinder. Apart from the tragic news about banditry, the suspense in Rivers State, and the heightened prostitution amongst politicians crossing carpet or …