There is an ancient martial proverb that has never felt more relevant to the Nigerian project than it does today: “It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.” – Miyamoto Musashi. For too long, Nigeria has tried to play the role of the peaceful gardener, tending to the …
Fellow Nigerians, for generations, we have carried a collective ache. It is the pain of potential deferred, of dreams stalled, and of a nation that always seems to be on the cusp of greatness, yet perpetually stumbling. In our moments of frustration, the question that echoes loudest across our markets, our universities, and our social …
Recent allegations by a United States Congressman have sparked global attention, claiming that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded terrorist groups like Boko Haram in Nigeria and other extremist organizations worldwide during the Obama and Biden administrations. While these claims are alarming and warrant thorough investigation, my focus is not on revisiting …
As the clock struck midnight, ushering in 2025, Nigeria, a nation often described as a land of paradoxes, greeted the new year with a spirit of resilient optimism. This optimism, however, exists in a complex context, one marked by persistent challenges including insecurity, poverty, a high cost of living, and deep-seated corruption. It’s undeniable that …
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