The Tragedy of Nigeria and Its Leaders
Nigerians are a very unlucky people. We had Buhari whose head was empty as a drum. From all that we know today, whatever disease killed him (my bet was a leukaemia or lymphoma) would have taken him away shortly after 2015 had he not become president. If we can remember, the man disappeared for six […]
Federal & State Governments, Biafran Independence & Pragmatic Diplomacy
So, Governor Soludo of Anambra State was reported to have shutdown the Onitsha Main Market so as to force the traders and indigenous people, to quit the agitation for Biafra, and a stop to the Monday sit-at-home! First, I was of the belief that with the most popular Biafran leader jailed by the Nigerian government […]
Nigeria’s New Ambassador To France
On February 7, the Federal High Court in Lagos issued a warrant for the arrest of Ayodele Oke, former director general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and his wife Folasade following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Just before they were due to appear in court, they apparently left the […]
Nigeria’s Non-oil Exports Hit $6.1Bn — NEPC
Nigeria’s non-oil exports reached a record high of $6.1 billion in 2025, showcasing the strongest performance in this sector since the Nigerian Export Promotion Council was founded nearly fifty years ago. This amount represents an 11.5 percent increase compared to the $5.4 billion noted in 2024, highlighting the growing momentum in the nation’s efforts to […]
Super Eagles Bag 3.6 Billion As Senegal Reign Supreme
The Super Eagles of Nigeria is guaranteed a princely sum of N3.6 billion Naira ($2.5m) in prize money after emerging as second runners-up in the Africa Cup Of Nations AFCON 2025 in Morocco as Morocco Lost To Senegal.It was a farce battle between the Eagles’ and the Egyptian Pharaohs, and the North African side got […]
Nigeria’s Potential Undone By Leadership
Nigeria, previously known as the “Giant of Africa,” is now trapped in a cycle of governance failures, pervasive corruption, and a political class more focused on self-interest than on advancing the nation. This tragic contradiction is prominently displayed when compared to the paths of countries such as Malaysia and South Korea. In 1960, at the […]
Nigeria Dominates as Ayra Starr, Davido, Others Bag 2026 MOBO Nominations
Nigerian superstars Ayra Starr, Davido, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage have earned nominations for the 2026 MOBO Awards, further emphasizing Nigeria’s growing influence on the global Black music scene. The nominations were unveiled on Thursday, with organisers revealing contenders across 20 categories ahead of the award ceremony scheduled for March 26, 2026. The event will take […]
Rivers United Fail To Beat Enugu Rangers
Rangers International Football Club, popularly known as Enugu Rangers, held league leaders Rivers United to a draw on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. The Port Harcourt-based side failed to extend their lead at the top of the table as both teams shared the spoils in the encounter. Despite several attempts from both sides to […]
Super Eagles Crash Out Of AFCON
The dreaming eyes get deem, and hopes takes a nosedive, as the Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a heartbreaking loss from the 2025 AFCON after losing 4-2 on penalties to host Morocco in a tense semi-final clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat.Indeed, the encounter widely billed as a “final before the final”, ended […]
Nigeria And Algeria In Hot Soup
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has condemned the unsportsmanlike behavior displayed by team players and officials following the aftermath incidents that marred the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal matches between Nigeria and Algeria and Morocco and Cameroon, tagged it “inappropriate behaviour.”CAF released a statement on Monday, saying—they have referred the incidents from both […]
Tinubu, Wale Edun, And The Politics Of A Silent Exit
The unfolding drama between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has moved beyond routine cabinet disagreement into the realm of political intrigue. What Nigerians are witnessing is not merely a policy dispute, but a calculated stripping of authority that raises questions about intent, […]
Super Eagles Roast Desert Foxes Of Algeria
The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Algeria 2–0 on Saturday at the Grand Stade de Marrakech to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Second-half goals from Akor Adams and Victor Osimhen sealed the victory over the Desert Foxes, who had conceded just one goal in the tournament prior […]