When the October 2025 alleged coup was linked to several officers attached to the office of the national security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, I was extremely troubled. I never doubt the loyalty of Nuhu Ribadu to president Bola Ahmed Tinubu and to the Nigeria nation but the fact that military men assigned to work with him…
The air in the Grand Ballroom of Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos last Saturday wasn’t just filled with music; for me, it was filled with memories. Many of you saw the “Ribbons and Roses” Masterclass—the velvet baritone of the icon Bongos Ikwue, the impeccable production by Edi Lawani, and that historic “drummer’s duel” between…
As Rivers State moves steadily toward the 2027 governorship election, 3 dominant political forces shape the emerging landscape: Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara’s bid for continuity, the enduring grassroots dominance of Minister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike’s Renewed Hope political family, and the strategic posture of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at both national and state levels. The…
We should all understand that no man is an island. At one point or another, we all need each other. Even the richest person on earth may lack something that money cannot buy. However, I want to address something important. Some people are quick to ask for financial assistance immediately they see you achieve a…
The recent exchange involving Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan and actress Funke Akindele has once again exposed a deeper problem in our public space—especially on social media. It is not really about cinema returns, promotions, or even personalities. It is about how we listen, how we read, and how quickly we react. At a filmmakers’ forum,…
A former British Prime Minister once described Nigeria as “fantastically corrupt.” That remark was not insight; it was sophistry, morally selective and intellectually dishonest. Corruption is too often framed as a “third-world problem,” associated with crude bribery and open theft. While such forms are indeed more visible in developing countries, the framing itself is false….
Folorunso Alakija never studied geology. She started as a secretary, then became a fashion designer. Yet she outmaneuvered global oil giants at their own game. Most people dismiss her success as luck—a woman who “just got an oil license.” But the real story reveals a masterclass in strategic thinking. She deployed what I call The…
Many years after he left office as military Governor of Lagos, a journalist from Ovation asked him if he knew that Lagosians nicknamed him “Who build this gadder”. Raji Rasaki laughed so hard before responding: “Of course, I heard it and when I checked the dictionary. I discovered that there was nothing wrong in what…
The Directorate of Broadcast Monitoring has commenced the first batch of its capacity-building workshop, holding from 26th to 29th January 2026 at the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), Keffi, Nasarawa State.The first phase of the workshop is targeted at officers on Grade Levels 10–14 and is themed:“Strategic Broadcast Monitoring for National Security, Democratic Stability, and…
Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is a treasure chest filled with rich cultural diversity, natural beauty, and historical significance. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the serene beaches of Akwa Ibom, and the historical landmarks across the northern kingdoms, Nigeria has a myriad of attractions waiting to be explored. While these assets…
