Opinion
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The Alia factor and the Ushongo accord for 2027
BY ELIJAH TERDOO IKPANOR The political story of Ushongo LGA ahead of 2027 is not one of noise, party rallies,…
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Does Nigeria truly have over 103m voters?
BY CHID ANSELM ODINKALU Ahead of Nigeria’s general election in January and February 2027, Africa Confidential warns that “turnout in…
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Wike’s politics of selective accountability
BY TITUS CHONKULA Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is one of Nigeria’s most forceful political voices.…
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Benue 2027 for Alia: One term to lay the foundation, another to build
BY TERSOO KULA Politics in Benue is usually very interesting, and this is more so because, often than not, it…
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Nigeria: Outsourcing the presidency, one infirmity at a time
BY CHIDI ANSELM ODINKALU Nearly 20 years ago, while stumping for his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), out-going president,…
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What next after a national prayer?
BY UMAR GWANDU It is a common knowledge that the world is experiencing numerous challenges. The global peace index report…
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What will happen if Trump rejects mid-term elections’ results?
BY BRUCE STOKES Bruce The United States’ midterm elections are less than two months away, and signs are already emerging…
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Trump’s latest assault on free press is typical
BY KATHARINE VINER American President Donald Trump’s disdain for the free press has long been obvious, and his second term,…
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Is AI really getting out of control?
BY ALEX KRASODOMSKI Current and former employees of US AI (artificial intelligence) laboratories and their leaders have issued dire warnings…
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Corruption and impunity: Nigeria’s twin undoing
BY ADAOBI OBIABUNMUO Are we angry enough as Nigerians to collectively acknowledge that corruption and its Siamese twin, impunity, have…
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