Opinion

Now The Meaning Of ‘Emilokan’ Becomes Clearer: My

Saturday, June 13, 2026
In Nigeria rsquo;s political lexicon, few phrases have struck as deeply as ldquo;Emilokan rdquo;. Coined in Abeokuta, the Yoruba expression meaning ldquo;It is my turn rdquo; quickly became a rallying cry, a slogan, and eventually a symbol of entitlement. At first, many Nigerians debated its meani ...

Urging South Africans To Learn Lessons From Luke 10:25–37 As 268 Nigerians Arriv

Friday, June 12, 2026
The arrival of 268 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa is more than another immigration-related news story. It is a development that should prompt serious reflection on a troubling issue that continues to stain the image of Africa 39;s most industrialized nation: xenophobia. According to South ...

Is the South East Development Commission Becoming Another Monument to Waste and

Friday, June 12, 2026
The establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) was celebrated across the South East as a historic opportunity to address decades of infrastructural neglect, economic stagnation, youth unemployment, and the developmental challenges confronting the region. For many, the Commissio ...

Tinubu’s Second-Term Bid: The Height Of Inconsideration

Friday, June 12, 2026
In the annals of Nigeria rsquo;s democratic journey, few moments have been as perplexing as the current push by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his allies to secure a second term in office. For a nation battered by economic hardship, insecurity, and a pervasive sense of disillusionment, the idea of ...

Democracy Day: Another look at Option A4 

Friday, June 12, 2026
Few political experiments in Nigeria rsquo;s democratic journey have generated as much debate as the ldquo;Option A4 rdquo; voting system introduced under the military administration of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida during the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election. More than three decades la ...

On Democracy Day, Nigeria Chooses Reform Over Stagnation 

Friday, June 12, 2026
Democracy Day offers Nigerians an opportunity not only to celebrate June 12 but also to assess how far the nation has progressed in strengthening its democratic institutions. Democracy is not merely the conduct of elections; it is a continuous process of strengthening institutions, expanding citi ...

Lessons From Recent Efcc Investigations: Understanding Modern Economic Crime Inv

Friday, June 12, 2026
Commending the Leadership and Investigators of the EFCC The recent actions of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) involving the alleged gold smuggling case at Kano International Airport and the alleged N10 billion banking fraud case deserve both recognition and commendation ...

If The Pastors Soludo Ordered Their Arrest For Allegedly Being Fake Are True Men

Friday, June 12, 2026
The recent arrest of several pastors in Anambra State under Governor Charles Soludo 39;s ongoing campaign against what his administration describes as fraudulent religious practices has once again thrust the issue of faith, authenticity, and accountability into the national spotlight. The controver ...

Duty Of Children To Care For Parents May End With This Generation 

Friday, June 12, 2026
Situations between parents, children and grandchildren have become so tenuous, the amicable relationships suffered more or less because of financial strains. Even children that still live in family homes, find it difficult to contribute enough rent to subsidize the bills coming in. One would expect ...

Does Kenneth Okonkwo Think Politics Is Like Nollywood?

Thursday, June 11, 2026
There is no denying the fact that Kenneth Okonkwo rsquo;s political journey has become one of the most intriguing transformations in contemporary Nigerian public life. Once celebrated almost exclusively as a Nollywood icon, he has in recent years reinvented himself as a political commentator, activi ...
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