By Bolanle Bolawole

A compulsory voting bill is said to have passed the second reading stage at the National Assembly. The aim of the bill is to compel every Nigerian of voting age to vote during elections; failure of which punitive measures would be taken against violators. The youths form the majority of Nigeria's population and, tell me, how many of these GenZ or Alpha generations are interested in voting - even in the country itself! As per the Electoral Act 2010, the voting age in Nigeria is 18 years. So, the "catchment area" of the proposed law, so to say, are the youths. Get ready, then, for #ENDCOMPULSORYVOTINGNOW campaign, probably in the same fashion as #ENDSARSNOW campaign !

By Hassan Gimba

Last week was a dark one for journalism in Nigeria. The light of two of its bright stars, Hajiya Amina Alhassan Ahman and Haruna Dauda Biu dimmed and blew out. Amina was cast in the print section of the profession, while Haruna was a star in broadcast journalism.

By Ikeddy Isiguzo

BOLA Ahmed Tinubu is said to be a democrat. He flaunts his self-exile as the certificate for that sacrifice and the sacrifices of those who stayed home and faced General Sani Abacha's bullets do not matter.

By Bola Bolawole

The appeal court gave a ruling in the case of the local government chairmanship tussle between the ruling PDP government and its APC predecessor government in Osun state: You thought that settled the matter, but it was the beginning of the melee with both sides claiming that the same judgment gave them victory. When the court also ruled on the National secretaryship tussle of the PDP, both contestants, citing the same judgment, claimed victory. Who is the authentic leader of the Labour Party? The highest court in the land has ruled on the matter; yet, the tussle is yet to be resolved with both sides claiming the apex court’s ruling awarded them victory.

By Azu Ishiekwene

The last time a public official wept on national TV, Nigerians regretted offering her towels instead of buckets to collect her tears. She was acting, but we didn’t know it.

By Bolanle Bolawole

"Should we, then, return to the old system of institutions conducting admissions independently, as some aggrieved parents now advocate?"

By Hassan Gimba

About three weeks ago, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in Katsina, where he charged the Nigerian Army to end the terrorism menace and reclaim every inch of the nation's territory. He also strongly warned: "Let the enemies of Nigeria know — their time is up."

By Ikeddy Isiguzo

A concerning issue to Nigerians - the arbitrary increase of prices of essential goods and services - does not interest the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, which is engaged in a ceaseless legal tussle with MultiChoice, which provides digital television signals, a non-essential service. FCCPC sees something to regulate in MultiChoice's business. FCCPC cannot miss an opportunity to oversight MultiChoice though it ignores how other businesses in the sector operate. The intentionality is obvious.

By Mikail Mumuni

In the dynamic political and social landscape of Ogun State, Nigeria, few figures embody the ideals of peace and unity as profoundly as Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola OFR. A seasoned public servant, diplomat, and community leader, Isola’s illustrious career and steadfast commitment to fostering harmony have positioned him as a beacon of hope and a unifying force in the Gateway State.

(A Reaction To Azu Ishiekwene's Opinion Piece Published In The Nigerian NewsLeader Newspaper Online Edition of Friday, May 16, 2025)

AN UNNECESSARY COMPARISON:

By Uche Chris

The article by Mr. Azu Ishiekwene (titled: How To Crown An Impostor) is clearly a product of bad faith and muddled reason. Azu may be a celebrated writer and journalist, but that doesn't confer on him the best gift of logic and intellectual acuity. Whatever the young man, Captain Ibrahim Traore, is doing or not doing in Burkina Faso should not elicit such malevolent opinion from a Nigerian, whose country has remained an unfulfilled promise of greatness since independence - betrayed by its leaders, and endured, and even encouraged, by a docile and cowardly resilient people.

By Fred Itua

In Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo and members of the State House of Assembly are united in taking a firm stand against the escalating threat of kidnapping. The Edo State House of Assembly has passed the Kidnapping Prohibition (Amendment) Law, 2025. This amended legislation marks a bold legislative milestone aimed at tightening the noose on kidnappers, their accomplices, and enablers. It reflects a sharpened resolve by the government to enhance public safety and restore confidence in law enforcement and judicial systems within the state.

By Azu Ishiekwene

Burkinabe leader Ibrahim Traore is acting like a rock star. It’s not entirely his fault. He’s receiving a lot of help from dozens of social media users, especially TikTokers, who are desperate to anoint him as the best thing to come out of Burkina Faso since Thomas Sankara.