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Opinion

November 20, 2023

Nigeria can channel petrol subsidy savings to boost agriculture

Nigeria can learn from the experiences of other nations to pave the way towards a more sustainable and self-sufficient economy.

Tank farm and farmland
November 20, 2023

How Nigeria’s mercenary judges mock rule of law

When judges choose to immerse themselves in the theatre of power politics, it is impossible to avoid the conclusion that elements of mercenarism are involved.

A composite photo of Haruna Tsamani and Inyang Okoro
November 16, 2023

Can we survive the ‘attack’ of big tech?

If, 20 years ago, you asked me whether big technology (or big tech) companies were a threat to journalism, my answer would have been an emphatic yes.

Social media
November 12, 2023

As kleptocracy of buying and selling electoral victory grips Nigerian courts

According to Nigerian courts, you can undertake an election without candidates, administer an election without INEC, and produce winners without votes.

A composite photo of Haruna Tsamani and Inyang Okoro
November 10, 2023

ANALYSIS: In high-stakes Kogi governorship election, referendum on Yahaya Bello’s chaotic tenure looms over candidates’ prospects

The race has been seen as a three-horse exercise between Usman Ododo of the ruling APC, Dino Melaye of the main opposition PDP, and Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party.

Yahaya Bello, Dino Melaye, Usman Ododo and Murtala Ajaka
November 9, 2023

Small chance for INEC to save itself in a big way

Again, the commission has promised that polling unit results would be uploaded directly to INEC’s viewing portal, even in largely rural states like Kogi and Bayelsa.

INEC chairman Yakubu (credit: Premium times)
November 5, 2023

The life, loves and adventures of Obiefuna BenjaminNwabueze

He was a clerk in a commercial firm, a federal civil servant-telegraphist, a high school teacher, a law professor, and an executive director-legal adviser in a commercial bank.

Ben Nwabueze
November 2, 2023

Gumi’s extremism shames decency

If talking to Mossad or Hamas or Hezbollah will keep Abuja safe, it really doesn’t matter to me. And Gumi, a retired army captain, ought to know better.

Sheik Ahmad Gumi
November 2, 2023

Atiku, Obi and the road to Kilimanjaro

It’s the tragedy of the political elite enabled by the choices made by politicians, including members of Abubakar’s PDP, which also used to be Labour Party candidate Peter Obi’s home.

Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi
October 30, 2023

Austin Aneke: Is Nigeria suffering from leadership or structural crisis?

The article draws upon global trends to facilitate a more informed analysis of the issue.

President Bola Tinubu and Nigerian Constitution