What the Middle East’s Diplomatic Collapse Means for Nigeria
The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on 28 February 2026 was not an isolated strike. It was the culmination of…
Author: Cheta Nwanze
How West Africa Became the New Arena in a Fractured World Order
Let us not mince words. The world order is fracturing, and for regions such as West Africa, this is not…
Nigeria’s Foreign Policy in Freefall: Lessons From a Diplomatic Failure
The designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) by the United States government, citing egregious violations of…
Striking Against the People: Nigeria’s Cycle of Industrial Cruelty
The irony is not just thick; it is crippling. In a country where the vast majority struggle with erratic power,…
The Dangerous Fantasy of a Violent Nigerian Revolution
A stark idea has always permeated certain corners of Nigerian public discourse, and it has re-emerged on social media, a…
All Men Must Die: The Complex Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari
The news of Muhammadu Buhari’s passing yesterday in London serves as a stark reminder of a universal truth: all men…
Is Africa ready for the supply chains war?
The ongoing military confrontation between Iran and Israel marks a dangerous new strategic era with far-reaching implications for the African…
A Concert of Africa: Vision or Illusion?
Africa, a continent teeming with potential, resources, diverse cultures, and vibrant populations, remains hampered by a complex web of internal…
Fixing the Fault Lines: What the JAMB Scandal Reveals About Nigeria
Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has once again found itself at the centre of a national scandal following…
Faith, Ethnicity, and the Fragile Dream of Nigerian Unity
Nigeria grapples with a deeply fractured identity, a nation where religious cohesion in the North contrasts sharply with the ethnic…
Trump’s Tariffs Are A Wake-Up Call for African Self-Reliance
Donald Trump’s return to aggressive tariff policies, under his “MAGA Master Plan,” has cast a long shadow over global trade,…
How Political Overreach Threatens Nigeria’s Economic Future
Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in 2025, grappling with the dual challenges of implementing bold economic reforms and navigating…
Rewriting History: The Whitewashing of IBB’s Legacy
“To die for a people devoid of memory is to be killed over and over, again and again.” – Dele…