When Sheriff Oborevwori, defected from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2025, it signaled more than a regular political shift. The move, which involved several key stakeholders within the state, followed an ongoing pattern of realignments within Nigeria’s opposition outfit. By realignments, this writer refers to the shifting […]
High nomination fees have become a serious barrier to political participation in Nigeria as political parties continue to commercialize access to the electoral process, turning simple democratic processes into a practice of the highest bidder. Parties openly restrict participation to wealthy aspirants by setting huge costs of nomination and expression of interest forms, undermining the […]
In a political race highly dominated by men, Princess Chichi Ojei, of the Allied Peoples Movement, stood as the only female candidate in the 2023 presidential election; one woman against a field of powerful and influential men, the only woman among 17 men running for president, and only the third in Nigeria’s history. Her candidacy […]
The childhood season is meant to be a season for learning, discovery, play, and growth -intellectually and emotionally. It is meant to be a season where dreams are formed, and potential is shaped. For many children in our society today however, these critical seasons have instead become a season to labour. As some children wake […]
When news of the death of Kola Onifoto’s passing spread across the internet following a motorcycle accident while embarking on what he described as his first solo motorcycle journey outside Lagos, the internet was shaken and plunged into mourning. It was a rude shock to both fans and families, and Nigeria’s growing biking community. Known […]
The United States and Israel have carried out a series of strikes against targets in Iranian cities on Saturday triggering explosions and columns of smoke in the capital Tehran. The attacks came after US President Donald Trump expressed frustration at Iran’s stance in negotiations over its nuclear and missile programmes. Trump said Washington’s goal was […]
Have you ever wondered why life feels like a race? Even on ordinary days? From the moment the first breath was taken, we move from one race to the next, meeting deadlines, aiming for targets, panicking about what comes next, and under persistent pressure to achieve more. While we find ourselves in this endless pursuit, […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced new dates for the Osun State governorship election and the 2027 general elections. INEC disclosed this in a statement signed by the National Commissioner, Chairman, Information, and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, noting that the governorship election in Osun State will now hold on Saturday, August […]
Nigeria’s crisis has grown beyond security and economic problems; it is now a humanitarian crisis that reflects Nigeria’s battle with safety, livelihoods, and survival. Hunger, poverty, and violence are no longer separate problems. They have become a connected force in which each crisis fortifies the other, leading to economic instability, national security concerns, and social […]
Starting a small business in Nigeria is a challenging process that requires hard work, high concentration, and resilience. From afar, it appears like starting a business in Nigeria would be a walk in the park, with Nigeria recognized as the largest market in Africa. This piece seeks to highlight the struggles of entrepreneurs and, at […]