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2027: The Baggage Nigeria Must Leave Behind Crossing Over
“These problems are interconnected. In parts of the North, poverty, educational exclusion, and insecurity reinforce one another in a cycle. In the South-East, questions of belonging, inclusion, and perceived marginalization remain part of the national…
Nigeria at 66 Celebrates a life not Lived
“Just as being alive is not the same as truly living, a nation can spend decades in the dreamland of its aspirations without ever arriving at the reality of its dreams. That is Nigeria’s dilemma at 66”
UNGA 81: Restoring Global Trust in a Fractured World
“UNGA 81 can chart that path, but the deeper work is conduct, not merely calls for trust. Trust is not only a promise about tomorrow, it is also a judgement on yesterday. Education is from known to unknown, and charity begins at home” Every year, the…
2027 in Perspective : Hunger Has No Tribe, Insecurity Has No Religion
“There is another obstacle Nigerians need to confront if democracy is to produce the kind of leadership the country needs. The politics of tribe, ethnicity and religion. These identities are rich and meaningful and they should be a strength because they…
Fresh Controversy around Tinubu’s Academic Credentials
“As Nigerians reflect on the kind of future they want for the country, perhaps the important question to ask is not what is the minimum requirement by law, but what qualities should we expect from anyone who seeks the highest office, and what examples…
Trump Praises Tinubu While Congress Insists on Measurable Security Results
“Finally, President Trump, know respectfully that diplomatic praise is customary, but many Nigerians still judge progress by on the ground reality and that tangible improvements matter. To President Tinubu, understand that international praise is not a…
UK, US, Pressure Nigeria on Security and Democracy
“It is clear that Britain is signaling attention to the integrity of the process, while the US discussion centers on security and religious freedom. Different focus, but together it means that there is a period of closer international scrutiny on both…
For Nigerians not to Remain in Captivity Beyond 2027
“All these problems Tinubu inherited from himself, so by reason of the role he played in the administration of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, he cannot absolve himself of all the problems and blames of the Buhari era. With the pains that Nigerians have…
Preventing Another Power Hijack in 2027
“Despite the possession of an array of competent southern candidates, a fractured approach risks handing advantage back to the ruling party. If the opposition unite, acknowledging the historical South-north power sharing agreement, they stand the chance to…
The Leader that the Conditions of Nigeria Prescribe
“Where government just pushes forward despite public outcry, ignoring people’s needs and even suppressing dissent, that is not the break-down of rationale democracy, it is a risk of authoritarianism, which historically has led to civil instability,…