By: Abudu Olalekan Imagine this: A room full of Nigeria’s big shots, all gathered to celebrate a birthday, and then boom—Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah drops a truth bomb that shakes everyone. It’s Friday at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in Lagos, marking journalist Dr. Reuben Abati’s 60th. But Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto,…
By: Abudu Olalekan Donald Trump’s latest tweet sent shockwaves through the Pentagon. “Prepare for military intervention in Nigeria to protect Christians.” Just like that, America’s war machine was put on notice. But here’s the problem: no one in Washington actually wants another forever war. Now, the US military is scrambling—drafting three contingency plans for Nigeria,…
Just 16 days on the job, and Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, is already in the hot seat. Tomorrow, Anambra State decides its next governor—and for INEC’s fresh chairman, this isn’t just another election. It’s his first real trial by fire. Amupitan didn’t waste time setting the tone. Right after his swearing-in by President Bola…
By: Abudu Olalekan President Bola Tinubu is scrambling to rally international support. This follows explosive threats from U.S. President Donald Trump about military action against terror groups in Nigeria. The reason? Alleged mass killings of Christians. It’s getting complicated. Really complicated. Meanwhile, northern elders are having none of it. They’ve strongly rejected calls from American…
By: Abudu Olalekan The European Union Council just dropped a major climate bomb. November 5, 2025. They finally approved their updated Nationally Determined Contribution, the NDC. This isn’t just paperwork, this is a heavy-duty commitment. This is the EU’s promise to the planet under the Paris Agreement, detailing exactly how they plan to tackle climate…
By: Abudu Olalekan The Federal Government is pushing back hard. Very hard. Nigeria is prepared to partner closely with the United States. They want to work with any international ally, truthfully, if it means eliminating terrorism for good. Simple. But there’s friction. Significant friction. The core message from the government is clear: despite being recently…
