Nigeria: The Persistent Corruption Risk Amidst Growing Security Threats, by Abubakar Jimoh   It is no more news that Nigeria’s defence and security sectors are plagued with systemic corruption, a major hindrance to the effective provision of defence in a country facing serious security challenges. While Nigeria, Africa’s...

Polaris Bank confirmed the debit without delay. Yet the recharge card never arrived. No credit alert. No airtime. Nothing.

Polaris Bank and the Culture of Customer Frustration, by Abdulsalam Mahmud On the morning of December 1, 2025, at exactly 8:43am, I made what should have been a routine transaction. I transferred the value of ₦1,200 worth of MTN recharge card to my MTN line,...

Governor Sule's Directive and Vindication of the Mining Marshals, by Zekeri Idakwo Laruba   ‎Governor Abdullahi Sule’s recent suspension of mining activities in Nasarawa State may have sounded like a routine administrative measure, but anyone who has followed the undercurrents within the state’s mining corridors knows...

The Harrison Gwamnishu Scandal and the Crisis of Celebrity Activism in Nigeria, by Damian Ugwu   The December 2025 scandal surrounding Harrison Gwamnishu has done more than tarnish one activist's reputation. It has exposed the fundamental dangers lurking beneath Nigeria's growing culture of celebrity activism, where...

Zulum’s ₦100 billion Security Spend, by Salisu Na'inna Dambatta   Borno state governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was recently quoted saying that his government has spent over ₦100 billion on security-related activities in the state so far this year (2025). Information from various sources indicate that his...