UNDELIVERED IN 2025: Gender seats, state police, constitution review stall in national assembly
At the beginning of 2025, many Nigerians looked to the national assembly with confidence as lawmakers projected a…
Cholera, Lassa fever— top Nigeria’s toughest health battles in 2025
In 2025, Nigeria confronted multiple disease outbreaks, exposing persistent weaknesses in infectious-disease control, immunisation uptake, sanitation, and health…
Turbulence and penalties that defined Nigeria’s aviation industry in 2025
Turbulence defined Nigeria’s aviation sector in 2025 as passengers endured repeated disruptions, cancellations, and operational uncertainties throughout the…
YEAR IN REVIEW: From shutdown classrooms to disputed clemency, the controversies that defined Nigeria in 2025
Nigeria’s 2025 was defined not only by economic reforms and security tensions but also by a string of…
JUDICIAL ROUNDUP: Courts, clemency, and controversy that shook Nigeria in 2025
Nigerian courts recorded a mix of landmark rulings and high-profile convictions in 2025. While some judgements settled long-standing…
BREAKDOWN: Fubara’s move to APC — a bid for peace or a strategic retreat?
The defection of Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers state, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All…
REALITY CHECK: Inside the daily hardships faced by cemetery workers in Lagos
Before sunrise in Lagos, cemetery workers arrive at burial grounds to begin routines that rarely attract public attention…
BREAKDOWN: EFCC probe, Malami’s claims, and the politics of accountability
The invitation of Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), to appear before the Economic and Financial…
LEGAL BRIEF: Supreme Court outlines the scope of presidential power to suspend elected officials
The supreme court has provided fresh clarification on Nigeria’s emergency governance framework following legal disputes arising from the…
POLICY REVIEW: Rethinking elite police protection and unequal security access in Nigeria
Nigeria’s internal security structure has long reflected sharp contrasts in protection levels between public officeholders and ordinary citizens.…
UNDER THE LENS: How financial institutions inadvertently sustain Nigeria’s insecurity economy
Nigeria’s insecurity challenge is often discussed in military or political terms, but financial systems increasingly feature in official…
ISSUES TO CONSIDER: Can the national assembly approve reserved seats to advance women’s representation in Nigeria?
Nigeria’s national assembly is considering constitutional amendments that could alter the level of women’s participation in elected offices.…
BREAKDOWN: Is President Tinubu’s troop deployment to Benin Republic lawful without senate consent?
Nigeria’s decision to deploy military assets to the Republic of Benin has reignited debate over presidential powers and…
POWER CALCULUS: Weaving Atiku’s national influence with Peter Obi’s emotionally charged support
The nation of Nigeria is heading into the 2027 general elections amid widespread economic and social challenges. According…
EXAMINATION: Terrorism financing — can lawmakers identify the culprits
The Nigerian Senate has expressed concern over the rising threat of terrorism financing in the country. Security analysts…