By Kennedy Elaigwu Awodi In the complex theatre of asymmetric warfare, victory is rarely found at the end of a barrel alone. It is found in the resilience of a farmer returning to his land, the surrender of a disillusioned insurgent, and the transparency of a military budget that prioritizes[Read More…]
Opinion
Tactical Intelligence: Outpacing Insurgency in Nigeria, with Gen C G Musa a record rooted in people.
By Kennedy Elaigwu Awodi For over a decade, Nigeria’s security landscape has been a complex tapestry of asymmetric warfare, ranging from the resilient insurgency in the Northeast to the sophisticated banditry in the Northwest and the maritime vulnerabilities of the Gulf of Guinea. Previous administrations have employed various strategies, some[Read More…]
Beyond Palliatives: Dr. Bernard Doro’s Radical Blueprint for a Resilient Nigeria, ( RE Dr Bernard Doro is working)
By Kennedy Elaigwu Abwodi In the traditional theater of Nigerian politics, the “flag-off” of a distribution exercise is often viewed through a lens of skepticism, a fleeting moment of optics where bags of grain are exchanged for camera flashes, leaving the underlying hunger unaddressed once the dust settles. However, standing[Read More…]
The Perilous Review: Is Nigerian Consumer Advocacy a Right or a Risk?
For decades, the relationship between Nigerian brands and their consumers was defined by a quiet, almost submissive acceptance. If a product was subpar, the consumer typically “took it to God” or simply switched brands in silence. However, the advent of social media has democratized the pulpit of public opinion. Today,[Read More…]
The Audacity of Darkness: Why Minister Adelabu’s “Cheap Power” Narrative is a Global Insult
It takes a specific brand of political audacity to stand before a nation currently grappling with a collapsing national grid and tell them that their problem isn’t a lack of supply, but a lack of “preservation culture.” Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, recently took to national television to suggest that[Read More…]
Trust No One: The Warning Sign Omakolo is Ignoring About Ojotu Ojema
In the volatile theater of Benue politics, the concept of “loyalty” is often treated as a liquid asset, easily traded, frequently diluted, and rarely held in reserve. However, even by the fluid standards of the Nigerian political class, the recent maneuvers of Ojotu Ojema, the House of Representatives member representing[Read More…]
Camps to Communities: Bernard Doro’s Market-Based Reset for Nigeria
By Kennedy Elaigwu Awodi As I watched the high-level panel discussions in Lagos recently, surrounded by the hum of private sector titans, international development partners, and policy experts, I felt a rare sense of pragmatic optimism. For too long, the conversation around Nigeria’s Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) has been trapped[Read More…]
Experience is a Journey, Not a Destination: Why Dr. David Olofu is the Right Choice for Benue South 2027
As we approach the 2027 senatorial elections, a familiar and somewhat tired argument has begun to surface in the political discourse of Benue South: the question of “requisite experience.” Some critics argue that Dr. David Olofu, a leading hopeful for the Zone C Senate seat, lacks the legislative background compared[Read More…]
The Digital Predator: Are We Missing the Iron Fist of Irukera?
The notification pings at 2:00 AM. It’s not a loved one or a work emergency. It’s a message from a “loan shark” app, crudely photoshopping my face onto an obituary because a distant cousin, whose contact list I happen to be on, defaulted on a ₦5,000 loan. This is the[Read More…]
The Presidency is Not a Secret Cult: Why Journalism Owes No Apologies for the Truth
Now that the dust has settled and my desk is slightly less cluttered, I finally have a moment to address the choir of sycophants who spent yesterday singing a chorus of “irresponsible journalism.” My “offense”? Reporting and offering my opinion on the unsettling events involving our President during his visit[Read More…]
Consumer TV
FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]