Oct 09, 2026Abidemi Adebamiwa Abidemi Adebamiwa argues that NNPC’s petrol discount is a form of subsidy, saying Nigerians deserve relief from rising fuel prices through their publicly owned oil company. View more
Sep 26, 2026Daily Observer Nigeria’s economy still relies on various forms of government subsidies, including electricity support, concessional financing, infrastructure funding and tax incentives, argues Abidemi Adebamiwa. View more
Sep 20, 2026Daily Observer Russia is increasingly using AI to expand cyberespionage, surveillance and influence campaigns in Africa, with cases in the Central African Republic and Mali highlighting emerging security and democratic risks. View more
Sep 09, 2026Daily Observer Nigeria’s international reputation is increasingly threatened by impunity, weak accountability and institutional failures, as unresolved allegations involving public officials raise concerns about transparency, justice and the rule of law. View more
Sep 05, 2026Daily Observer Niger’s junta under General Abdourahamane Tiani faces growing instability as reliance on Russia deepens, military divisions widen and ties with ECOWAS remain strained. View more
Sep 01, 2026Daily Observer Political analyst Tobi Michael questions the UN and AU response to Nigeria’s insecurity, asking whether international institutions are doing enough beyond documenting killings, abductions and displacement. View more
Jul 11, 2026Daily Observer Following the rescue of abducted students and teachers in Oyo State, this opinion piece examines critical next steps, including medical care, psychosocial support, and stronger security measures to prevent recurrence. View more
Jul 10, 2026Daily Observer Coordinated July 4 attacks by JNIM and FLA across northern Mali reveal serious weaknesses in the AES alliance and Russian-backed security operations, raising fears of wider Sahel instability. View more
May 28, 2026Daily Observer How online activism in Nigeria is fueling defamation and fake news among youths, driven by viral misinformation, AI manipulation, and lack of fact-checking. View more
May 21, 2026Samuel Goboze Yakubu Gowon, in his new memoir, accuses Biafran leader Odumegwu Ojukwu of frustrating peace efforts before the Nigerian Civil War, insisting the conflict could have been avoided. View more
May 19, 2026Daily Observer As 2027 approaches, Goodluck Jonathan faces growing calls to run again. This analysis examines the legal clarity, shifting political landscape, and legacy risks shaping his potential return. View more
May 01, 2026Abdullahi Alhassan CISLAC calls on Nigerian governments to pay salaries promptly, invest in worker training, and implement sustainable welfare reforms as economic hardship worsens on Workers’ Day. View more
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