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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Opinion

June 8, 2026

Rotimi Taiwo: Nigeria must win this war!

Thinking about the family of the beheaded Michael Oyedokun. What was his sin?

Oyo abducted pupils and teachers.
June 7, 2026

Chidi Odinkalu: FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable themes in troubled times 

Over the years, decolonisation has remained a durable sub-text of the World Cup. That is likely to be true of the 2026 World Cup.

Infantino presenting World Cup trophy to Trump at White House
June 6, 2026

Repeat open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

For over 30 years, we have waited for justice, our hopes raised and dashed with each change of administration. With you is our renewed hope.

President Bola Tinubu
June 6, 2026

A Suicide Note to Tinubu: Ghost of June 12 won’t let me live

Is this June 12, the phantom coup plotters’ final redemption day? Will they get the second chance they are convinced they deserve? If Tinubu wants to, he will make things happen.

Tinubu and Col Olusegun Oloruntoba [retd]
June 1, 2026

Remembering Professor Abubakar Momoh

His work traversed political theory, governance, democratic practice, and electoral studies.

Professor Abubakar Momoh
May 31, 2026

Before the return of judicial anarchy

In 1993, the country escaped ruination by the skin of its teeth…Whether it will be as lucky in 2027 could be a matter for the sorcerers.

Justices Mohammed Garba Umar, James Omotosho
May 30, 2026

From Oil Reform to Energy Future: What Angola’s transformation teaches Nigeria

Ayuk’s treatment of Angola’s reforms highlights a clear lesson for Nigeria: hydrocarbon potential is not enough.

NJ Ayuk’s book, Crude Oil
May 30, 2026

Facts over noise; Zaria is transforming under Uba Sani

Let it be said plainly: those peddling the “Zaria Left Behind” narrative are economical with the truth.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
May 30, 2026

How is my fellow Zombie doing?

If you look around and understand what is going on, you are smarter than I am.

Fela and ChatGPT
May 28, 2026

A party for Nigeria’s latest abductors

It should concern politicians that winning the party’s ticket is one thing, but more important, having a country in which to contest the election and govern is quite another.