Commentary

June 12: Nigeria’s Democratic Journey and the Test of 2027

Every country across the globe has defining moments that shape their history and identity. For Nigeria, June 12, 1993, remains one of such moment....

The Ball That Needs Charging: How the 2026 World Cup Match Ball Symbolises Football’s Technological Revolution

For more than nine decades, the FIFA World Cup has been defined by iconic footballs. From the leather balls of the early tournaments to...

Beyond Football: Why Ghana’s World Cup Kit Ranking Matters

Beyond Football: Why Ghana's World Cup Kit Ranking Matters Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup kit has been ranked as the...

When the Pepper Reaches the Pepper Seller’s Eye: The Lessons Nigeria Keeps Refusing to Learn

The misfortunes of a former minister, a local government party chairman, and a ward official hold a mirror to...

The House Is Burning: Why Nigeria Can No Longer Afford to Treat Insecurity as Routine

Nigeria has a habit of treating sparks as though they are harmless fireflies—until the whole roof is on fire. The...

If Nigeria Removes the Immunity Clause, What Happens Next?

There are few provisions in Nigeria's 1999 Constitution that generate as much debate as the immunity clause. Section 308 of...

From Chibok to Oriire: How Reactive Governance Keeps Nigerian Students Unsafe

When tragedy strikes in Nigeria, it has become the pattern of government officials to respond with familiar words: “We...

Hashtags Without Ballots: Why Many Nigerian Youths Don’t Vote

Across the globe, Nigerian youths are arguably the most politically vocal generation in this age. Get on X (formerly...