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Why Coups Are Making a Comeback in Africa

Africa has witnessed a troubling resurgence of military coups, with ten takeovers recorded between 2020 and 2025. The trend has raised concerns about democratic backsliding and the growing acceptance of…

PGF Denies One-Party State Claims, Applauds Tinubu’s Ongoing Reforms

The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has dismissed claims that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is steering Nigeria toward a one-party state, describing the allegations as unfounded. The forum said the…

“DSS Chief should be called to order” Peter Anosike

Peter Anosike, a VOP analyst has demanded for a call to order

Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills And Other Stories By Reuben Abati

“Bros, I dey hail oh” “I dey greet. What’s up?” “We couldn’t finish our gist last week. But since then, so much has happened. That is why I am calling.…

Only The Truth Shall Make Nigeria Free By Chuks Iloegbunam

Chuks Iloegbunam tells General Gowon that only the truth shall make Nigeria free …Faith, without good works, is dead Dear General Yakubu Gowon. You spoke to the Daily Trust on…

The Shuffle In Abuja By Lasisi Olagunju

Patient walks unaided into the doctor's consulting room. Patient soon suffers mismanagement. She goes pale and jerky, unconscious. Doctor gives his best shot - or so he claims. Patient is…

Why PBAT Is Successfully Inflicting Pain On Nigerians By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf

Never have Nigerians experienced hardship, suffering and pain as they did under President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) and are now doing under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida…

Nigeria’s Economic Armageddon: A Rebuttal To The Call For Continued Market Reforms

I read with interest your article published in the 17 October 2024 edition of the Financial Times titled, Nigeria's economic transformation must succeed. You argue that Nigeria's Bola Tinubu's market-oriented…