Defections, Tinubu’s endorsement, and 2027 elections
By Tunde Rahman "When the debate is lost, slander becomes the loser's tool." It looks like the Greek philosopher Socrates had Nigeria in mind when he made the statement above.…
By Tunde Rahman "When the debate is lost, slander becomes the loser's tool." It looks like the Greek philosopher Socrates had Nigeria in mind when he made the statement above.…
By Otega Ogra and Temitope Ajayi There is a particular kind of silence that greets progress in Nigeria—when food prices fall, inflation slows, the country is positively recognised, debts paid,…
A few days ago, outgoing AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina claimed that Nigerians today are worse off than in 1960, basing his conclusion on figures that do not align with available…
While Fuel marketers are, under Nigerian law, legally permitted to determine their own prices within the deregulated framework. However, in practice, some marketers undermine this freedom by engaging in coordinated…
Nigeria’s fuel price disparities have long been a source of frustration for citizens. While Lagos residents might grumble about rising costs, the situation is far more dire in Northern and…
Nigeria’s recent decline in petrol prices, framed as a triumph of market competition, has been met with cautious optimism. While consumers celebrate short-term relief, a deeper interrogation of the forces…
…As Dangote Refinery gains dominance, experts warn that a lack of competition may drive up fuel prices and stifle innovation. When the Dangote Refinery was commissioned in May 2023, it…
By Tunde Rahman The special relationship between President Bola Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari has witnessed many remarkable moments. It has experienced dramatic and exciting times, just as there…
Official data shows Ibadan does not constitute 60% of State’s votes Screenshot As the 2027 Governorship Election in Oyo State draws closer, political stakeholders from outside the Ibadan zone have…
By Bala Mohammed The recent overhaul of the NNPC Limited board and management by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not merely an administrative reshuffle—it is a decisive intervention in the national…