SOE in Rivers, by Nick Dazang
The simmering contention between the Executive and Legislature in Rivers State inevitably boiled over. It resulted in the declaration of a state of emergency on […]
Column / Opinion
Natasha: The Conspiracy of Vultures, by Hassan Gimba
“It’s a matter of taking the side of the weak against the strong, something the best people have always done.” – Harriet Beecher Stowe. Not as […]
The dance of desire, by Osmund Agbo
I want fame, I will fortune but no flashing lights,No crowded streets or endless nightsWhere strangers pry and whispers sting I want the peace that’s fit […]
Time to be proactive, by Nick Dazang
For Kebbi State, it not only rains, it pours. Consider the catalogue of its woes: Like most States in the North, it is immersed in […]
Tinubu’s trillion-dollar economy: Hoping on GDP rebasing?
By Zainab Suleiman Okino President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set forth an ambitious vision for Nigeria’s economic transformation—a $1 trillion economy by 2026, with projections […]
Kabiru Dangogo: Farewell to a luminary in multiple realms, by Aliu Akoshile
I was deeply saddened by the death of Malam Kabir Dangogo on Thursday, March 6, 2025. I had thought of him earlier that day, but […]
Sim Fubara’s Kosongo Ye Ye, by Osmund Agbo
If you’re an avid TikToker or frequently find yourself scrolling through Facebook and Instagram during downtime, chances are you’ve come across this meme. It’s often […]
Terrorism: Not a bridge too far, by Nick Dazang
On 5th March 2025, the Institute For Economics And Peace released its annual Global Terrorism Index(GTI) for 2024. In the report, Nigeria rose to an […]
Marrakech as springboard to road safety in Africa
By Ben Atonko Ministers of transport, together with road safety stakeholders, met in Marrakech, the Kingdom of Morocco, to extract commitment to safe roads and […]
The subtle foreign brainwashing of Nigerian youths, by Hassan Gimba
Has anybody wondered why the generality of the first set of our educated citizens revered the United Kingdom and aped the white Briton? They saw […]
Ndigbo’s 40 acres and a mule:The Babangida confession (An editorial)
Ndigbo’s 40 Acres and a Mule: The Babangida Confession-An Ikengaonline Editorial The year was 1865. The American Civil War had just ended, leaving the American […]
Buni: Another crown to the man who never asked, by Yusuf Ali
Hon. Mai Mala Buni has once again been called upon to serve in a critical national capacity. Recently appointed as the chairman of a 7-man […]
Tinubu: Symbolic and intangible things that matter
By Zainab Suleiman Okino A leader may not have all the answers, but their thoughtful approach and composed response to criticisms, cries of marginalisation and […]
Nigeria should avoid carrying ants in its pants, by Hassan Gimba
Things are happening fast, and in an ever-changing world, keeping track of them is becoming increasingly difficult. This is not particular to Nigeria alone, as […]
Tinubu’s Banana Republic
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi. Is this what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu meant by EMILOKAN, when he addressed an all Yoruba gathering in Abeokuta before the […]