Where is Professor Amupitan?

I don’t know him, and we never met. I have no reason to wish to meet…

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida — The Architect of Transition, the Paradox of Power, and the Long Road to Statesmanship

I have had the rare privilege and profound responsibility of engaging in conversations with several of…

SWEET AND SOUR: Anglican Archbishop Stands By His Catholic Brothers In Christ

Last week on this page, I hailed Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Catholic Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja,…

Orphans And Bastards: Federal And State Universities In Nigeria

It is no exaggeration to say that the crisis in Nigeria’s Tertiary education sector is a…

Beyond Concrete: Enugu’s Bet on Talent and the Future

Nigeria has become remarkably good at celebrating what government can photograph. Roads, bridges, and public buildings…

LET DEMOCRACY BREATHE: The Osun Account Controversy And Need For Institutional Neutrality

Democracy is sustained not merely by periodic elections but by the unwavering commitment of public institutions…

Osun, EFCC, And Darkness Democracy Must Never Invite

Democracy is often celebrated for its elections, vibrant campaigns, and peaceful transfer of power. Yet these…

A Missed Opportunity: Why Africa Needed Goodluck Jonathan In Race For UN Secretary-General

On 3 April 2026, the Africa Policy and Research Consortium (APRC), a consortium of organisations from…

Beyond The Rift: Reclaiming Governance And Institutional Stability In Rivers

The resolution of the political crisis in Rivers State marks a critical turning point in Nigeria’s…

SWEET AND SOUR: Arrogance Personified

This column originally appeared in Vanguard Mary Habila, a young nurse on secondment from a federal…