Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Opinion

August 18, 2026

President Tinubu, terminate the dodgy £746 million ports deal

To my fellow citizens, this deal will worsen Nigeria’s fiscal and economic future. I have spoken. You have a voice. Use it.

Tinubu and Keir Starmer
August 17, 2026

Osun election shows all is not fair in Nigerian politics

The Osun governorship election has now provided an important measure of where Nigeria stands.

Governor Ademola Adeleke and President Bola Tinubu
August 14, 2026

Azu Ishiekwene: Osun Decides: From dance steps to war footing

Osun state has a reputation for controversies bigger than its size. It ranks 26th nationally in terms of voter population and is six out of six in the South-West.

Adeleke dancing, Oyebamiji
August 10, 2026

Uba Sani and the making of history

Governor Uba Sani, since assuming office, has been matching his campaign promises with deeds.

Uba San
August 10, 2026

WPC’s date clash with African Energy Week deserves a proper explanation

Scheduling the 2026 World Petroleum Congress almost directly against Africa’s flagship energy gathering risks forcing governments and industry leaders into an unnecessary choice.

August 10, 2026

Abdul Mahmud: The bandit who was defrauded

Who protects the predators from being preyed upon?

Bandits with RPG
August 9, 2026

When Results Speak: Why Tinubu’s commendation of Zacch Adedeji matters

Dr Adedeji, in line with the express directive of President Tinubu, championed reforms that make taxation simpler, fairer, and more efficient.

August 6, 2026

Azu Ishiekwene: AEDC: What it takes to get a meter

They (AEDC officials) wouldn’t mind if we could “do something”, the euphemism for a bribe: Pay the punitive bill or “do something” was the only option.

AEDC
August 3, 2026

Abdul Mahmud: Oshiomhole’s rebuke and Tinubu’s roads to development

Lasting progress requires investments that improve citizens’ daily lives rather than projects designed primarily for ceremonial commissioning.

Adams Oshiomhole and Bola Tinubu
August 1, 2026

How hate becomes a virus that consumes us

As part of the animal kingdom, our first instinct when confronted with a stranger is not to trust and embrace.

Chinua Achebe