Month: May 2026

Just yesterday (20/05/26) the air waves were dominated with the news of the governor of Rivers state, Sir Siminalayi Fubara withdrawing from the APC governorship primaries. To every logical mind, that was an embattled godson throwing in the towel in a duel with his godfather. The tragedy of Nigerian politics is not merely the weakness

There is something deeply unsettling about a nation where symbols tell a louder story than statistics—and where those symbols expose a contradiction too stark to ignore. Consider this: the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, leading a $3.9 trillion economy with a per capita income of $56,000, wears a modest £380 wristwatch. In contrast, public

At a time when Nigeria grapples with economic strain, institutional fragility, and growing public expectations, the question of leadership effectiveness has become more urgent than ever. Yet, leadership is too often framed as a fixed style—strong or soft, directive or participatory. This framing is not only simplistic; it is limiting. Effective leadership is neither rigid

Nigeria stands at a delicate moment in its democratic journey—one that demands vigilance, honesty, and a firm commitment to first principles. The growing concerns expressed by citizens about the health of our democracy should not be dismissed as mere political noise. They are warning signals that deserve careful attention. At the heart of democracy lies