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Why Nigeria’s Opposition Bears Greater Responsibility for Democratic Decline

The essence of democracy is not the ballot. The ballot is only its instrument. The essence of democracy is the free and open contest...

Accountability, Not Excuses, Is the True Test of Democratic Leadership

There is a powerful lesson in the political fate of Keir Starmer, but it is not merely a British lesson. It is not about Westminster...

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Why Nigeria’s Opposition Bears Greater Responsibility for Democratic Decline

The essence of democracy is not the ballot. The ballot is only its instrument. The essence of democracy is the free and open contest...

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Why Nigeria’s Opposition Bears Greater Responsibility for Democratic Decline

The essence of democracy is not the ballot. The ballot is only its instrument. The essence of democracy is the free and open contest...

How Not to Criticise Governor Aiyedatiwa: A Case for Facts Over Speculation

In the rough-and-tumble arena of Nigerian bolekaja politics, where heated rhetoric often eclipses sober reason, Sufuyan Ojeifo’s latest satanic salvo, “No Lotus for Governor...

Accountability, Not Excuses, Is the True Test of Democratic Leadership

There is a powerful lesson in the political fate of Keir Starmer, but it is not merely a British lesson. It is not about Westminster...

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Ooni, Alaafin and Dynamic Colour of Reality

  By Dare Babarinsa, CON Prince Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi and Prince Okunade Sijuwade were good friends in the 1960s and early 70s. Adeyemi, a prince of...

Iroko Down: A Tribute to John Ajayi

By Akin Adeoya Our paths first crossed in the now-legendary newsrooms of Thisday around 1996. He spoke with a distinct Ekiti accent—much like my own—and...

Nigerian Banks and the Quiet Crisis of Privacy

  Johnson Babalola Every time I visit Nigeria and step into a bank—whether to transact business or accompany someone—I am struck, almost unsettled, by how banking...

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Nigerian  Fallen Heros Deserve a Public Holiday

  By Fisayo Ajala The 15th of January is celebrated annually as Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day (AFRD). This day honors the supreme price...

Larger Than Life: Exemplary Life, Profession and Statesmanship of Aare Afe Babalola

By Tunji Olaopa Warren Bennis, the American scholar and author, once wrote: “Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity. The lessons of the ordinary are...

Biodun Jeyifo at 80: He steered us to becoming truly decolonized beings

  By Bisi Anyadike As I reflect on my journey, I am reminded of the transformative power of education and the impact one person can have...

‎The 2026 Nigerian bank recapitalization: where does your bank stand? ‎

‎ ‎ By Usman Lawal ‎ ‎The countdown to March 31, 2026, has officially entered its final stretch. While you might have seen headlines claiming only 19...

‎Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele at 60: ‎Her life’s journey reflects a steady climb by purpose ‎

‎ ‎By Idongesit Jonah ‎ ‎At sixty, Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele FNSE, exemplifies a rare blend of intellectual depth, professional excellence and quiet political...

Trump, Venezuela and the American Empire

  Reuben Abati The received opinion in 20th century literature on America’s foreign policy process is that the United States, America as we know it, is not...

Renewing the Glow of Childhood: Senator Bamidele’s Christmas Gift to the Future

By Tolu Meduna Christmas has always been my favourite holiday, not by coincidence, but by design. Someone made it special for me. Her name was...

“No Gree…” Here for Good

Tunde Akanni “Like play…”, as they say, Dangote emerges the Man of the Year 2025!  A consumerist perspective, you may say. But who could have imagined...

Tinubu’s 2025 Christmas Message: We’ll protect all people of different faiths from violence

My Fellow Nigerians, As we mark this year's Christmas, may the love of Christ and his message of grace, hope, peace, and goodwill to humanity...