Iran’s World Cup Dream Is Trapped Between Football and Geopolitics
Imagine dedicating your entire life to one moment the FIFA World Cup only to discover that qualifying for the tournament…
Category: Opinions
Olusegun Obasanjo, Dangote, Shell and the Story of Nigeria’s Broken Refineries
By Engr Chiamaka Nnadigwe In a striking reflection on Nigeria’s long-running refinery crisis, former president Olusegun Obasanjo revealed that the…
STILL LIVING IN BONDAGE: ANDY OKEKE’S SEQUEL OF BETRAYAL
By Vitus Ozoke Kenneth Okonkwo may have acted as Andy Okeke in Living in Bondage, but history has delivered a…
Xi Jinping, Trump, Dangote, and other notable individuals listed in TIME 100 Influential People
Aliko Dangote’s status as one of Africa’s most notable industrialists and a driving force in international business has been strengthened…
Between Martyrdom and Messaging: Peter Obi’s Politics of Moral Appeal
In a reflective message shared on Sunday, Peter Obi described Nigeria’s political space as increasingly toxic, where intimidation, insecurity, and…
Governor Peter Mbah’s Smart Green Schools: A Bold Vision, Its Sustainability Question, and the Path to Preservation
The Smart Green Schools initiative in Enugu State stands out as one of the most ambitious education reforms in contemporary…
The Case for an Igbo Presidency: Equity, Innovation, and a New National Trajectory
Nigeria stands again at a defining crossroads. The choices she makes in leadership will not only determine its internal stability…
Beyond Applause: Why Technocrats, Not Politicians, May Be Better Suited to Govern Modern Societies
In an era where speeches trend faster than solutions, a growing frustration is taking root across many democracies: are we…
‘‘The Most Impactful People Are Targeted’: Trump Frames Violence as a Measure of Power”
By Chiamaka Nnadigwe In the aftermath of yet another chaotic security incident, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a response that…
COLUMN: If only Tinubu Lost Sleep
By Vitus Okoye When Bola Tinubu declared that he does not lose sleep over criticism from Nigerians, many heard arrogance.…