Opinion
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Nigeria Since 1960 — The Leaders, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly And The Promises We Lost
By George Omagbemi On October 1, 1960, Nigeria stepped onto the world stage as an independent nation. The Union Jack came down. The green-white-green flag went up. There was optimism. Nigeria had…
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Why Are We Celebrating Tinubu’s Return From Foreign Vacation?
By Gloria Drealomalicha President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is back in Nigeria. After spending weeks in Europe on what the Presidency described as a “working vacation”, the President returned to Lagos on Tuesday,…
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Obi, Kwankwaso Visit Sultan of Sokoto, Seek Royal Blessing
By George Omagbemi SOKOTO — September 28, 2026: Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday, September 28, 2026, visited the Sultan…
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Makinde, APM And The Search For A United Opposition Ahead Of 2027
By Opeyemi Adelakun Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race is gradually moving beyond early declarations and political consultations into a more structured phase, with opposition figures exploring different platforms, alliances and strategies ahead of…
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After Sanitation, Where Does Warri’s Waste Go?
By George Omagbemi As Delta State observes its monthly environmental sanitation exercise today, Saturday, September 26, 2026, residents across Warri are cleaning streets, compounds, drainage channels and business premises. But after the…
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Sowore Joins Free Palestine Protest in New York — What Does It Mean for His 2027 Presidential Bid?
By George Omagbemi African Action Congress (AAC) 2027 presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has joined a pro-Palestinian protest in New York, United States, declaring solidarity with Palestinians and calling for justice and human…
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Women Are Just 9.7% of Candidates — 2027 Elections; Who Will Answer for the Political Gap?
By George Omagbemi Women account for 9.7 per cent of candidates contesting the presidency, vice-presidency and National Assembly seats in the 2027 election. Nigeria’s 2027 elections are putting women’s political participation under…
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Holiday in Europe, UNGA in New York – Why Is Tinubu Staying Away?
By George Omagbemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to remain away from the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York while Vice President Kashim Shettima leads Nigeria’s delegation has triggered fresh…
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Marriage and Divorce – What Happened to Our Ethics?
By George Omagbemi There was a time when marriage was understood as more than love, companionship or a social celebration. It was a commitment — a promise to build, endure, nurture and…
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Military Operations: 66 Kidnapped Victims Rescued, 12 Terrorists Killed
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigerian military says its latest nationwide operations have resulted in the rescue of more than 66 kidnapped victims, the killing of 12 terrorists and the arrest of over…
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Obi Vs Soludo: The Problem of an Igbo Man Is Another Igbo Man
By Gloria Drealomalicha There is a popular saying that has resurfaced repeatedly in conversations about Peter Obi: “The problem of an Igbo man is another Igbo man.” It is a harsh statement.…
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Inside Ondo Government: Where Workers Do Not Want Change
An unsettling pattern has emerged within the corridors of the Ondo State civil service, painting a grim picture of an institutional machine heavily resistant to reform. Beneath the public façade of labour…