By: Lazarus Balami Writing about politicians is one of the most difficult tasks in the field of journalism. This is because politicians themselves do not understand who they are in words and actions, and such breeds different pictures of what they are now and the next moment, especially highly
By Iduh Onah NIGERIA ’s underdevelopment is usually explained through a familiar vocabulary: corruption, poor leadership, weak institutions, policy inconsistency and insecurity. While all these are true, they are however largely symptoms rather than the disease itself. Beneath them lies a deeper moral crisis that receives far less attention than it deserves: the deadly
By Zainab Suleiman Okino The recent revelation that the 2026 federal budget contains ₦5.85 billion earmarked for the construction of palaces in non-existent kingdoms illustrates the widening disconnect between government and the citizens it claims to serve. At a time when millions of Nigerians are struggling with inflation, unemployment, failing public services, and
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Africa Agenda Network (AAN) as part of efforts to document, promote and deepen public understanding of the regional bloc’s five decades of achievements and contributions to West African integration. The renewed commitment was made on Tuesday when the
… Leaving Party Without Northern Senator Senator Rufai Hanga, the only senator from Northern Nigeria elected on the platform of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), has resigned from the party. Hanga’s departure marks a significant setback for the NDC, as it leaves the party without representation in the Senate from the northern region, raising fresh […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved a major salary increase for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, with personnel set to receive pay raises ranging from 30 to 80 per cent beginning September 1, 2026. The State House announced that about 250,000 military personnel will benefit from the new salary structure, which is aimed at improving troop […]








