If the Nigerian government truly wanted to end the insurgency that has bled this nation dry for nearly two decades, the cemeteries would be full of terrorists, not the IDP camps. Instead, we are witnessing the institutionalization of what can only be described as Nigeria’s terrorism industry. From the extraction of “repentant” Terrorist via private jets to the distribution of […]
In the heated theater of Nigerian politics, we often confuse rank with power. We see a Vice President in Abuja and assume they sit at the pinnacle of executive authority. But if we peel back the curtain of the 1999 Constitution, a startling reality emerges, one that political enthusiasts might find uncomfortable. When it comes to executive functionality, a State […]
For decades, the “Jagaban” (Ja a gabar Borgu: A title actually from Northern Nigeria) brand was built on the myth of the “Master Strategist”, the political grandmaster who always moved three steps ahead. But as of the realities of 2026, that myth has been dragged through the mud and left for dead. In the markets of Lagos, the motor parks […]
Responding to President Trump’s Declaration of Possible Military Action Against Nigeria U.S. President Donald J. Trump declared that he had instructed the United States Department of Defense to prepare for possible military action against Nigeria. This statement, reportedly in response to the persecution of Christians, has caused widespread concern both within Nigeria and among international observers. As concerned citizen, Chinedu […]
Nigerian government failure to stop killings in Plateau and Benue The persistent killings in Plateau and Benue States have raised serious concerns about the Nigerian government’s ability — or willingness — to protect its citizens. Despite numerous military operations, policy statements, and security promises, attacks on communities in these states continue with devastating frequency. Why has the government failed to […]