Nigeria Matters

It’s such a sad matter seeing supposedly sane Nigerians taking pride in abject stupidity. Nigeria has become the laughing-stock of the world in our warped practice of what ought to …

Once upon a time, hope burned bright in Nigeria. The air was thick with promise when the Union Jack was lowered in 1960, and a new dawn was declared for …

June 12, 1993 marked a significant setback for Nigeria, harking back to the January 15, 1966, coup-d’etat. This unfortunate event pushed the country back by at least a century, primarily …

Once upon a time, in the heart of West Africa, a land rich in oil, minerals, and human capital dared to dream of freedom. When the Union Jack was lowered …

More than five decades after the Nigerian Civil War ended in 1970, Eastern Nigeria remains a stark reminder of unfulfilled promises and systemic neglect. General Yakubu Gowon’s much-publicized policy of …

Once upon a time, Nigeria’s intelligentsia stood as the last line of defense against tyranny and corruption. They were the fearless voices of truth, the moral compass that guided society, …

It was an outlandish showcasing of knavery by the ruling class of Nigeria when former Military President General Ibrahim Babangida launched his autobiography entitled A Journey in Service.  There was …

Recently, Nigeria’s former military dictator Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida publicly presented his autobiography in Abuja. Unfortunately, what should have passed as a day of mourning, a requiem for the desecration of …

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Nigeria’s self-proclaimed “Evil Genius,” has finally admitted what many have always known—he was a coward at the most critical moment in Nigeria’s history. This was a man …

The passing of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, a renowned elder statesman and Afenifere chieftain, and the breaking news about Chief Edwin Clark, mark the end of an era. Focusing primarily on …

By Nwike Nweke As was widely expected when he came into office in 2022, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has shown an unmistakable focus on growing the economy of Anambra State, as …

In ancient Greek mythology, Castor and Pollux— the celestial twins of Gemini—were inseparable in life and in legend. One was mortal, the other immortal, but their bond was so strong …

By Michael Abiola Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s selection as ‘Governor of the Year 2024’ comes as no surprise, given his strategic vision for Ekiti State. One worth mentioning is the …

When he was governor of Enugu State, 1997 – 2007, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani often promoted a slogan known as Ebeano. Ebeano in the Ibo language means, ‘where we are’.  Part …

I have always known fact and fiction as separate words with distinctive identities. However, Professor Akachi Ezeigbo’s seminal book Fact and Fiction in the Literature of the Nigerian Civil War …

The allegations made by Dele Farotimi against Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola have sparked intense debate about justice, fairness, and the integrity of Nigeria’s legal system. At the …