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Peter Obi: The People’s Organic Coalition

Global UpfrontJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success” – Henry Ford The opening quote to this conversation by America’s

Iran’s New Grand Strategy: How A Remade Islamic Republic Will Reshape The Middle East

Global UpfrontJun 3, 2026June 3, 20260

By Narges Bajoghli and Vali Nasr At the outset of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in February 2026, the Islamic Republic appeared battered and weakened.

Rejigging The National Telecom Policy 26 Years After

Global UpfrontJun 3, 2026June 3, 20260

By Sonny Aragba-Akpore Although the National Telecommunications Policy published by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2000 is considered outdated today, no one can deny

Nigerians Deserve Urgent Intervention

Global UpfrontJun 2, 2026June 2, 20260

Daily Trust Editorial, Tuesday June 2, 2026 As a consequence of the ongoing war between the US/Israel and Iran, the prices of petroleum products have

Why We “Briefly” Detained Professor Okey Ndibe, By DSS

Global UpfrontJun 2, 2026June 2, 20260

Professor Okey Ndibe, one of Nigeria’s best known distinguished novelists, academic and public intellectual was briefly detained at the Murtala Mohammed Airport (MMIA), Lagos on

Before We Argue: The Need for Economic Literacy

Global UpfrontJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

By Wale Ogunbanjo Separating Fact and Opinion One striking feature of public debate in Nigeria is not that citizens disagree — disagreement is healthy. The

Recruit 1,000 Forest Guards Per Kidnapping, Is This The Way To Go?: Beyond Knee-jerk Responses – Building A Real Strategy Against Kidnapping

Global UpfrontJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

By Group Captain Sadeeq Garba Shehu (rtd) Each time a major school abduction or mass kidnapping occurs in Nigeria, or terrorists attack, the official response

The Rebellion In APC & An Epidemic Of Sorrow

Global UpfrontJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

By Lasisi Olagunju, June 1, 2026 For no reason beyond bad belle, Orishala urged Ogun to pull down Orunmila’s house. Why? Ogun asked. Orishala hinted

Before The Return Of Judicial Anarchy

Global UpfrontMay 31, 2026May 31, 20260

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu 1993 was the year that changed Nigeria’s judiciary. Over a period of a mere five months, the military in that year

Nigerian Children Have No Reason To Celebrate

Global UpfrontMay 28, 2026May 28, 20260

Daily Trust Editorial, Thursday May 28, 2026 In other climes where the rights of children are recognised, protected and preserved, they earnestly look forward to