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By Ali Elias Former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has lamented Nigeria’s habitual preference for poor leadership and policy choices, noting that the nation frequently identifies the correct course of action but deliberately pivots toward failure. Obi made these remarks in Ibadan on Wednesday during the public unveiling of “The Manifesto of a Stubborn Goat,” a collection of essays authored by renowned philosopher, Professor Akinyemi Onigbinde. Reflecting on the book’s themes, Obi drew a parallel between Onigbinde’s work and the observations of Professor Peter Lewis in his book “Growing Apart.” He noted that both scholars highlight a recurring Nigerian tragedy: the wide gulf between knowing the solution and implementing it. “Reading the book remin...

By Ali Elias President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday missed his footing and fell during an official reception ceremony in Türkiye, an incident that drew momentary attention but did not disrupt the programme. The incident occurred at a parade ground during a ceremonial march-past organised in honour of the Nigerian leader, who was received by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. A guard of honour had been mounted as part of the formal welcome. Eyewitness accounts and a video that later went viral on social media showed President Tinubu walking alongside President Erdoğan when he momentarily lost his balance and fell to the ground. Security personnel and aides, including members of the presidential protective detail, swiftly moved in to assist him. President Tinubu was quickly ...

OPINION By Azu Ishiekwene As US President Donald J. Trump marks his first year in office by expanding his wish list from making Canada the 51st State of America to seizing and renaming the Panama Canal, and now taking Greenland by any means, if he cannot get the Nobel Peace Prize, spare a thought for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The world has been unfair to him. In one year, Trump has indulged in some of his tastiest treats from the world’s biggest candy stores, the most gratifying of which must be capturing Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. President Trump even briefly announced himself as “acting president” after seizing control of the country, which has the world’s largest oil deposits. In 365 days…Trump’s first year in office must be making Putin ...

OPINION By ike Abonyi “ONCE they (Nigerians) have seen the United States, they will never go back to their huts”- Donald Trump. In the dynamic political arena of Nigeria, spanning all six geopolitical zones and the influential corridors of power in Abuja, the name “Trump” has transcended its status as a mere American brand—it has become a strategic pivot in Nigeria’s political calculations. No political strategy is complete without considering the impact of Trump. The ruling class desperately prays for Trump to divert his attention from Nigeria as the 2027 elections approach, while the opposition fervently hopes for his powerful involvement, demanding his presence to ensure a free, fair, and credible electoral process. For some Nigerians, Trump is the “strongman” who finally to...

By Ali Elias The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than ₦1.28 billion from Sujimoto Luxury Construction Ltd, funds traced to the Enugu State Government in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of monies meant for public infrastructure projects. The recovery was made from the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Olasijibomi Ogundele, following allegations by the Enugu State Government that the firm had defrauded the state of ₦5.76 billion earmarked for the construction of 22 Smart Green Schools across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the allegations, first made in September 2025, prompted the EFCC to commence a detailed investigation into the execution of the contract. The Commission said the f...