Sunday, October 25, 2026

Opinion

October 10, 2024

How Africa is paying for pursuit of the last Hamas

The continent does not have to wait to pay a much higher price for this war before closing ranks and leveraging its closer ties to pressure Israel to accept a ceasefire.

African Leaders
October 9, 2024

Rudolf Okonkwo: Israel and the limits of nkali 

If you must reply evil with evil, be bold enough to say you are just as evil as your enemy

Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Credit: CNN)
October 6, 2024

Cheta Nwanze: To subdue Boko Haram, Nigeria can take cues from Israel’s assault on Hezbollah

Eliminating a leader often has a more dangerous side effect: the bloodshed becomes a rallying cry for future leaders and members.

Binyamin Netanyahu and Bola Tinubu
October 6, 2024

Daily Trust’s blunder on Samoa Agreement bolsters need for rigorous journalism in Tinubu era

Responsible journalism is non-negotiable because it is often the first draft of history.

Daily Trust and Bola Tinubu composite
October 6, 2024
October 1, 2024

Role of citizens in a democracy

Your voice must be louder than the voice of your government.

Nigerian flag
September 29, 2024

To cement good legacy, CJN Kekere-Ekun must avoid Kayode Ariwoola’s ethical pitfalls

Succession in an elective system is not supposed to replicate the predictability of monarchical entitlement.

CJN Kudirat Kekere-Ekun and and former CJN Kayode Ariwoola
September 23, 2024

Rudolf Okonkwo: Vice President Kashim Shettima’s speech to the United Nations General Assembly

It is not too early for you to start asking yourself, what will we change to live in peace and harmony with this emerging Africa?

Vice-President Kashim Shettima at Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).
September 21, 2024

Cheta Nwanze: Lebanon pager attack catalyses global tech, geopolitical realignment

Our choices will determine whether technological and geopolitical fragmentation leads to increased conflict or becomes a catalyst for a more diverse and balanced global order.

September 21, 2024

How Nigeria, U.S. can bridge digital divide to boost small businesses

Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of both economies, driving innovation and job creation.