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Mr President, Nigerians need to hear directly from you
You’ve warned me not to allow the rigour of the campaign to distract me from governance,…
Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s diatribe against Rufai Oseni and journalists
But what brought us to this sorry pass was her recent appearance in Lagos, where she…
Anthony Kila: The Truth, Accountability and Way Back
Anthony, if the newspaper’s findings are inaccurate, you owe the public verifiable evidence that directly addresses…
South-East politicians and needless attacks on Peter Obi
Indeed, no reasonable adult from the South-East can claim not to be concerned about the pettiness…
OPINION – Yahaya Bello trials: Judiciary, EFCC face questions as Nigerians await justice
By Omeiza Abdullahi, Esq. The prolonged corruption cases involving former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello,…
Nigeria, Suffering and Smiling, at 66
Here is a country blessed with virtually everything required for growth and development, yet one that…
2027: Nigerians deserve issues, not political distractions
Those seeking re-election are expected to demonstrate why they deserve another term, while challengers have the…
OPINION: A heavenly birthday tribute to ny beloved brother, Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze
By Lady Ngozi Okonkwo Today, the candles would have brightly shone. Seventy years — your journey…
OPINION: How Adeleke danced back from the dead
By Paul Nwabuikwu In the final weeks before last Saturday’s governorship elections in Osun State, Ademola…
OPINION: Why Air Peace? The selective targeting of Nigeria’s largest airline must stop
By Fred Chukwuelobe, fnipr Why Air Peace? That is the question Nigerians must ask following the…
OPINION: When a national budget becomes a village wish list
By Babafemi Ojudu In recent weeks, I have read a succession of national budget entries so…
Rethinking the long vacation: Beyond classroom lessons
Take children on trips to memorable places or new environments to broaden their perspectives and offer…
TRIBUTE: The woman who came with grace…and left with greatness
A tribute to Professor Stella Ngozi Lemchi on her first anniversary as the first substantive Vice-Chancellor…
The blood of Osun must stop flowing
This is why I have repeatedly said that Osun can learn a valuable lesson from neighbouring…
Akpabio, Oshiomhole, Umahi: How sex threatens the Nigerian State
Society needs to pay closer attention to how obscenity explains the nature of power. In many…
OPINION: Parents and the evil of examination malpractice
By Nandi Bette One of the easiest ways to destroy a nation is to attack and…
As Nigerians mourn fresh killings in Benue, Plateau
There is an increasing need for intelligence driven operations, timely security responses and sustained efforts to…
Why Peter Obi must not be extinguished
Is Obi a serial liar as Onanuga alleged? Is Obi merely raising a red herring or…
Rejecting State Police: Throwing away baby with bath water
By Moses Okorie The argument on whether state policing in Nigeria should be or not to,…
2027 Presidency: Signpost to Tinubu’s failure
By Tom Ohikere When Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerged as Nigeria’s president in 2023, many of his…
Ethiopia-Nigeria prisoner-transfer and resurgence of anti-Igbo sentiments
By Emeka Alex Duru Those that snigger that Nigeria is a joke, may not be entirely…
A response to Lasisi Olagunju’s ‘Northern Nigeria will soon kill Nigeria’
By Rufa’i Ahmed Alkali By the time one finishes reading Lasisi Olagunju’s essay, published in theshieldonlineng.com,…
Who benefits when Nigeria’s flagship energy company is publicly vilified?
By Olufemi Soneye Senator Adams Oshiomhole is one of Nigeria’s most recognizable political figures. As a…
Gen Rabe Abubakar, who died in captivity, buried in Katsina
The remains of Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar (rtd), has been laid to rest on Saturday evening at…
Kenneth Okonkwo, South East Development Commission and others
By Emeka Alex Duru Two striking topics have dominated the media space in the last few…
President Bola Tinubu’s 2026 Democracy Day address
TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S DEMOCRACY DAY ADDRESS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 Fellow Nigerians…
Kenneth Okonkwo: Between recklessness and urgent need for rescue
By Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu There are moments in public life when a man, perhaps convinced of his…
Sacred Trust: Dr Bala Wunti’s pledge to Wunti community
By Aminu Bauchin Bauchi Allahu Akbar. What Dr. Bala Wunti told the Wunti community was more…
Abducted Oyo school kids, our collective captivity
By Emeka Alex Duru On Wednesday, May 27, the 2026 edition of the Nigerian Children’s Day…