•Akpabio and Natasha The judgment of the Court of Appeal delivered on Monday, February 9, 2026, represents a consequential affirmation of the constitutional principles that sustain Nigeria’s democratic order and the orderly functioning of its institutions. By upholding the disciplinary actions of the Senate as lawful and procedurally sound, th...
•Late Sheikh Abubakar Abdullahi When the Nigerian government publicly mourned the death of Imam Abubakar Abdullahi in January 2026, it did so with language that was humane, dignified, and deserved. The Chief Imam of Nghar village in Plateau State had died at the age of 92, and he was remembered for an act of rare […]
•Amb. Bianca Ojukwu and Gov. Chukwuma Soludo Eventually, Bianca Ojukwu chose the wrong option — slamming the sanctity of Igbo culture, upsetting the senses of believers in the people’s ethos and daring the consequences. Instead of apology or remorse, she now appears to be priming for a fight. And one dares ask: Fight with who, […...
•Defence Headquarters On October 18, 2025, the Sahara Reporters reported that some military officers ranging in rank from captain to brigadier general were arrested by the Defence Intelligence Agency for allegedly holding secret meetings to topple the government. The online news medium also linked the cancellation of the October 1 Independence...
In the heart of Kaduna State, a story of hope and resilience has emerged, captivating the nation and sparking intense debate. The miraculous escape and return of eighty abductees from the Kurmin Wali community has left many wondering about the circumstances surrounding their ordeal. The narrative began two weeks ago when gunmen stormed three c...
•Senate President Godswill Akpabio There are moments in a nation’s life when institutions are reminded —quietly but unmistakably — that time does not negotiate with comfort. Nigeria’s Senate, returning from the conviviality of Christmas recess and New Year reflection to the discipline of plenary, has arrived at such a moment. The period of acc...
•Senate President Godswill Akpabio In politics, silence is often louder than speech, for it speaks in the language of calculation and consequence. Forgiveness, when declared by a powerful man, is louder still—a thunderclap in a quiet chamber. It unsettles expectations, invites suspicion, and demands interrogation, not because it is weak, but b...
For nearly three years, Nigerians have endured one of the harshest periods in recent history — an era defined by punishing economic policies and shrinking democratic space under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. True to form, this administration has not only inflicted widespread hardship but has pursued a calculated effort to eliminate political al...
•Peter Obi and Tinubu Integrity is not a commodity. It is the one currency that no market can mint. And no fortune can corner. But Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, clearly doesn’t seem to appreciate this. When he launched his attack on Peter Obi following his defection […]
By PHILIP AGBESE In every constitutional democracy, the legitimacy of law does not rest on sentiment or speed, but on process. Laws derive their authority not merely from political will or popular approval, but from scrupulous adherence to the procedures laid down by the Constitution and statute. It is against this background that recent publ...

