Opinion

Trailblazing Leadership: Professor Audi's 5-Year Journey of Excellence As NSCDC Boss By Gambo Jagindi Nigeria's security landscape has been indelibly marked by the tenure of Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi as Commander General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). As he completes his five-year term, stakeholders are lauding his unwavering commitment to excellence and visionary leadership that has transformed the corps into a world-class security agency. Born on September 30, 1967, in Laminga, Nasarawa State, Professor Audi's rise to the top is a testament to his unrelenting pursuit of excellence. With a PhD in Public Administration, a Master's…

When President Bola Tinubu announced the Democracy Day honours list in 2025, many Nigerians, myself included, assumed that evident omissions would be addressed in subsequent rounds of national recognition. That expectation now appears difficult to sustain. The recent conferment of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on a businessman whose career included close association with the Abacha era - however complex or commercially distinguished his later record - sits uneasily beside the continued silence surrounding many Nigerians who directly confronted military rule, often at the cost of detention, exile, or death. I raise this issue as…

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s aide, Sunny Idika, says the former Abia State governor and current lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District is firmly positioned to retain his seat in the 2027 general election, citing what he described as a strong and verifiable record of performance across the zone. Idika said democratic choices are guided by results rather than promises. According to him, the reward for good performance in a democracy is the renewal of mandate, and in Abia North, that reward is already evident in public support for the senator. Education, he noted, remains central to Senator Kalu’s interventions. Over…

As FCC Under Omidiran Sets to Restore Fairness, Balance and National Unity   From dormancy to destiny, the Renewed Hope Agenda finds its moral compass in fairness, inclusion, and credible leadership under Hon. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran. When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Hon. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), it was more than a change in leadership — it was the rebirth of an institution long yearning for rediscovery. The appointment represents a national recalibration, a deliberate effort to restore fairness, inclusion, and justice to the very architecture of Nigeria’s governance. For years,…

Jack-Rich Mourns: Nation Rallies Behind Beloved Philanthropist After Loss of Uncle By Gambo Jagindi The death of Dr. Harrison Tiger, uncle of Tein Jack-Rich, President of Belemaoil Group, has been met with an outpouring of sadness and condolences. Jack-Rich, who flew back to Nigeria from the United States for the funeral, has been overwhelmed by visits from prominent traditional leaders, business allies, political associates, and youth groups. In response, he has relocated to his Abuja residence to receive the numerous calls and visits from friends and well-wishers. The widespread outpouring of love and support is a testament to Jack-Rich's reputation…

Northwest’s Consensus Candidate: Rufai Khalifah’s Bid for NYCN Presidency Gains Momentum By Jagaban Matasa The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has a rich history dating back to 1964, when it was established by an Act of Parliament. As the statutory youth apex body, NYCN is responsible for youth mobilisation across the three tiers of government to implement national and state youth policies. The council gained further recognition and reinvigoration through the National Youth Policy of 2001, 2009, and 2019. With legal recognition granted in 1990 as the umbrella body and mouthpiece of Nigerian youths, NYCN plays a vital role…

Why Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 Chances Are Slim BY CHIONYE HENCS ODIAKA As Nigeria approaches another general election cycle in 2027, the nation’s political terrain is once again heating up. With opposition figures reportedly forming coalitions to unseat the incumbent government, names like Peter Obi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar are being floated as potential flagbearers. Some political analysts argue that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, remains the only realistic challenger capable of defeating the incumbent. While such claims held more weight prior to the last election, the current political realities particularly the informal,…

Why the Anti-Tinubu Coalition Isn’t Coalescing By Farooq A. Kperogi There is supposed to be a formidable coalition of powerful regional and national political forces working to upstage President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. But this coalition isn’t coalescing and appears to be crumbling before it has even had a chance to be formed. Three major reasons account for this. The first reason is what I call the aspirational collision of the major movers of the coalition. By that, I mean the two major power blocs behind the coalition have irreconcilably divergent ideas about who should occupy the upper end…