United States President Donald Trump never ceases to amaze with his haughty and self-aggrandising governance style, endless huffing and puffing, brinkmanship, and tendency to weaponise America’s often-stated exceptionalism and unilateralism. Last weekend, as member states of the fledgling association of the Global South and a growing economic bloc, otherwise called BRICS, were holding their 17th Summit in the Brazilian city …

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has submitted a sweeping set of proposals to the Federal Government, calling for the repeal and amendment of obsolete and restrictive media laws that continue to hamper press freedom and democratic accountability in Nigeria. The proposal was presented on Friday to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; and the Deputy …

On Tuesday, the United States embassy announced new restrictions on visa issuance for Nigerians, reducing most non-diplomatic and non-immigrant visas to single entry with a three-month validity. The move represented a major shift from the multiple-entry visas, longer validity, and greater flexibility many Nigerians are used to. The decision, effective 8 July, has triggered questions across social media and travel communities. What …

Saratu Husseini bears misery like a loaded gun. On her face. From a distance, there’s little to see beyond the pointed muzzle of her grief. Closer, you’d hear the sharp crack of agony spurt from her lips: ‘I lost my three sons, on the same morning, few minutes apart. The water took them’. It takes a brave heart to fully …

When the case was rerouted to her after Justice Obiora Egwuatu recused himself under pressure, many assumed this would be the end of the line. Egwuatu had already ruled in Natasha’s favor by issuing a restraining order. His decision made the powerful uncomfortable. The backlash was immediate: an unverified petition, accusations of bias, and the kind of quiet intimidation that …

What was widely touted as a potential seismic shift in Nigeria’s political terrain turned out to be a mere political puff off smoke. For weeks, a band of aggrieved and wandering politicians had been climbing every available rooftop, megaphone in hand, vowing to dethrone President Bola Tinubu come 2027. Not because the man is doing a terrible job on the …

Across Nigeria’s 36 states, a now obvious and relentless economic transformation is unfolding—driven by the bold, strategic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. From Benin City to Birnin Kebbi, Lagos to Lafia, the signs are increasingly clear: the Renewed Hope Agenda is not just about empty political sloganeering—it is a nationwide movement that is empowering state governments to deliver real, …

My visit to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) was one of the most inspiring moments of my career. It didn’t just affirm my vision for AI-Powered PR — it reignited my deepest belief: with visionary leadership and relentless commitment to innovation, the public sector can — and should — lead the way. The Customs House in Abuja isn’t just a …

The plane shot into view, zapped down the full length of the runway, like an intrepid athlete demonstrating the speed with which Olubolade would work when he arrived at his duty post. Strapped to his seat in the Bellview aircraft, the Navy Captain took a deep breath as the aircraft finally dollied to a stop, and the pilot invited His …

On Sunday, 29 June 1997, two days after he assumed office as Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade stepped out in his sports gear and took part in the Olympic Day Run. Participants and onlookers alike thought the Captain would only flag off the 10-kilometre race, duck into his car, and drive off to await the runners …