Inside Nigeria’s Most Unbelievable ‘Non-Agency’ Scandal
Nigeria is jarring, everything about it. What does it mean for a government to deny the existence of something that appears in its own budget, sits in its own offices, meets its own officials, and recruits staff under its own seals? At what point does…
Oyebanji’s Victory, Eda-Oniyo’s Kidnap: Why “Congratulations” Is Not Yet Important
In politics, victories are often measured by endorsements, alliances, and electoral prospects. By those standards, Governor Biodun Oyebanji is currently enjoying a remarkable season sequel to his victory at the gubernatorial election that took place in…
Democracy Day: Reflecting on the Undemocratization of Nigeria’s Democracy
Every June 12, Nigerians gather to celebrate Democracy Day, commemorating the sacrifices of countless citizens who fought for the restoration of democratic governance after years of military rule. It is a day that symbolizes freedom, popular…
State Police: Dotting the “I”s and Crossing the “T”s for National Security – Michael Olaogun
As the House of Representatives passes the Bill providing for the establishment of State Police and for Related Matters amidst the challenges of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, communal conflicts, and other forms of violent crimes appears commendable,…
Africa Must Stop Waiting for Global Powers and Start Betting on Itself
Seleman Yusuph Kitenge opinion article back in February last year on Africa repairing itself with a “First” policy is an eye-opener to the inanity that has coursed the open chest of the fragile continent. The world is changing rapidly, and…
You Can’t Hold Government Accountable for What You Can’t See – Ayomide Alao
When we started building Citizens Watch, the idea was to empower citizens with the tools to track government promises and hold leaders accountable. It felt like a practical way to strengthen democracy by making information visible and advancing…
Bola Tinubu Took a Bullet For Nigeria to Survive – Bayo Onanuga
With politicking intensifying ahead of the January 2027 election, opposition politicians have escalated their campaign of misinformation and calumny to diminish the impact and achievements of this administration over the last three years. Two years ago,…
Why Olugbenga Peter Obafemi is Emerging as Ekiti’s Underdog Challenger
By all conventional calculations, the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State ought to be a comfortable ride for incumbent governor Biodun Oyebanji. The machinery of incumbency remains firmly behind him. Sections of the opposition appear fractured.…
Divorce is Not The End of Parenthood in Japan
For generations in Japan, divorce often carried a consequence that extended far beyond the separation of two adults. It frequently marked the silent disappearance of one parent from a child’s life. The end of marriage was, in many cases, also the…
Nigeria, “State Capture” and the Way Forward – By Michael Olaogun
Nigeria today increasingly reflects the dangerous symptoms of state capture. Nigerians have become so accustomed to stories of corruption, insecurity, judicial manipulation among others, that many now treat as normal. But the deeper crisis is that public…