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Oriire and the 9/11 standard: Why the Oyo commission deserves an open mind, By Oludare Ogunlana
Add us on Google Freed Oyo pupils and their teacher This is why the commission matters, and why it deserves better than cynicism. First, it is our instrument of truth. Like the 9/11 Commission, its assignment is to establish what truly happened: how the attackers gathered, moved, and struck; what warnings existed and where they died; how the response was organised; and why 56 days passed before freedom. Transparency is not decoration on this process. It is the process.
Oriire and the 9/11 standard: Why the Oyo commission deserves an open mind, By Oludare Ogunlana
Posted On: 2026-08-06 Posted By: Premium Times Health & Lifestyle Education Cities Real Estate & Construction International Premium Times Online News Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- Recently, Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area.
2027 choice Nigerians must make
Nigeria is in dire straits. To be fair, that is not news, let alone breaking news. At best, that is news which has been developing forever. Nigeria, it seems, has always been in dire straits. History insists that the country struggled with governance and unity basics at the beginning (read, independence in 1960).
Mr President, the enemy is betting Nigeria will come apart; prove them wrong, By Oludare Ogunlana
Add us on Google Terrorism is, at bottom, a test of whether a society will hold together or come apart. The men who behead teachers are betting that Nigeria will come apart, that we will turn on one another and mistake our neighbours for our enemies, while the real enemy advances. Every politician who scores a point off a kidnapped child is placing that same bet on their behalf. The terrorists want citizens to conclude the state cannot protect them. The blame game in Abuja is proving their point.
Mr President, the enemy is betting Nigeria will come apart; prove them wrong, By Oludare Ogunlana
Nigeria, June 7 -- The terrorists want citizens to conclude the state cannot protect them. The blame game in Abuja is proving their point. A mathematics teacher named Michael Oyedokun went to work in Oyo State last month and never returned home. Gunmen stormed three schools in Oriire local government area, seized dozens of pupils and teachers, and killed him.
Mr President, the enemy is betting Nigeria will come apart; prove them wrong, By Oludare Ogunlana
Terrorism is, at bottom, a test of whether a society will hold together or come apart. The men who behead teachers are betting that Nigeria will come apart, that we will turn on one another and mistake our neighbours for our enemies, while the real enemy advances. Every politician who scores a point off a kidnapped child is placing that same bet on their behalf. The terrorists want citizens to conclude the state cannot protect them. The blame game in Abuja is proving their point.
DSS Arrest of Aliyu Gebi: An Intelligence Analysis, By Oludare Ogunlana
The recent arrest of former House of Representatives member and security expert Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi by Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS), on allegations of supplying false intelligence to foreign embassies, raises serious questions that go well beyond the individual case. From an intelligence tradecraft standpoint, the charge as publicly stated is analytically weak, institutionally misplaced, and politically suspect. Who Is Aliyu Gebi? Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi is not an obscure private citizen.
Why President Tinubu must set the agenda now, By Oludare Ogunlana
President Tinubu and Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.) Foreign powers will not solve Nigeria’s insecurity. Superpowers act in pursuit of their national interest. Nigeria must do the same. Counterterrorism succeeds when the state leads, coordinates, and sustains pressure. Outsourcing security strategy invites dependency and disappointment. Therefore, Abuja must own the fight politically, operationally, and morally. Nigeria stands at a decisive crossroads in counterterrorism.
Sadc’s crisis: The love of power
WHEN violence erupted on election day yesterday and police resorted to live ammunition to quell protests, Tanzania’s democratic mask slipped. The pattern was unmistakable: silencing dissent, shrinking civic space and manipulation of electoral processes to preserve incumbency. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who rose to power in 2021 following the death of John Magufuli, initially projected herself as a reformer.
Trump’s Policies Are Spreading. Africa Must Wake Up, By Dr. Oludare Ogunlana
Every young African who leaves for the Global North is casting a silent vote of no confidence in their home country. Doctors who abandon collapsing hospitals, engineers who build in London instead of Lagos, students who plan never to return—all reveal the same truth: people do not trust their own governments to secure their future. A young African student arrives in London, eager to study, determined to build a future. But instead of opportunity, she finds a new policy: deportation.
East Africa's Democratic Decline a Threat to Regional Stability
As a direct result of Ethiopia's prolonged conflicts, more than one million refugees have sought refuge in Kenya and Sudan since 2020. This has placed undue strain on the economies of these two countries. There are some real dangers ahead. The possibility of a difficult election in Kenya in 2027, an increasingly uneasy political mood in Tanzania, and conflict in Ethiopia's Amhara region could shatter the region's delicate accord.
A Trial Against Justice: The Case Of Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan And The Weaponization Of Law In Nigeria, By Dr. Oludare Ogunlana
The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed criminal charges against one of the only four female senators in the Nigerian Senate, Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan. On June 3, 2025, she is expected to appear before a court, not because she has misappropriated public funds or betrayed her office, but because she dared to speak out against alleged sexual harassment by the President of the Senate.
Reactions Following El-Rufai's Release of a Report Claiming Nigeria Now Honors Criminals and Thieves
The recent remarks by Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, have ignited a firestorm of debate across social media platforms. In a scathing critique, El-Rufai lamented the state of Nigeria, asserting that the country now glorifies criminals and thieves. Sharing an article titled "A Nation of Barbarians in Identity Crisis" by Basil Odilim on his verified X account (formerly Twitter), El-Rufai expressed his disillusionment with the nation's moral decay.
PFN Biennial Conference: Why Bishop John Praise May Emerge Through Consensus
From Tuesday, February 11 to Friday, February 14,2025, at the Dunamis Dome in Abuja, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria will gather to elect the new president, which will lead for another two years. The incumbent president, Bishop Fransis Wale Oke, seems to have been advised to allow another candidate to lead the elite Christian organisation. For 40 years of the existence of the PFN, no northerner has led the group.
12 Nuggets Of Progress Under President Tinubu-By Senator Dr. George Akume
2025 has already started full throttle, and our Renewed Hope Agenda is in full swing. In just under two years, we are seeing tangible progress, as our efforts aimed at economic transformation begin to bear fruit under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. 1/ We’re working relentlessly to curb inflation and restore credibility to our monetary framework.
ECOWAS Court, UNHCR Unveil Joint Work Plan For 2025
By Bukar BOLORI The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Abuja Office, on February 7, 2025, held a coordination meeting at the Headquarters of the Court in Abuja, Nigeria to finalise and adopt a joint workplan for 2025.
Year 2024 2nd Batch Lagos Intending Pilgrims Land In Jordan
By BENJAMIN OMOIKE The Year 2024 2nd Batch Lagos Intending Pilgrims have arrived safely in Amman, capital of Jordan. According to a press release by Adeola Olagoke, Director, Media and Public Affairs, Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, “the Lagos contingent comprising 122 pilgrims arrived Amman in the early hours of Saturday, February 8, 2025. Led by esteemed government delegates, including Mr. Adewunmi Gbolahan Ogunsanya, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Mrs.
Reversing The Migration Trend To Benefit Nigeria…… By Dr. Oludare Ogunlana
The Chairman of the Nigeria Senate Committee on Diaspora has rightly highlighted the urgent need to address the growing trend of Nigerians migrating abroad, commonly referred to as the “JAPA” syndrome. While the Distinguished Senator from Kogi advocates for strengthening Nigeria’s economy as a means to curb emigration, economic factors alone are not the sole drivers of migration. Migration is a complex phenomenon influenced by security, governance, and personal aspirations.
What Should Africa Do In This Moment Of Uncertainty? By Dr. Oludare Ogunlana
The world is entering an era of profound transformation that will reshape global dynamics over the next four years and beyond. These changes will bring about both opportunities and irreversible challenges, with consequences that could redefine the global order. For Africa, the stakes are particularly high, as the continent is likely to face disproportionate impacts if its leaders fail to respond decisively with strategic actions and alliances to ensure stability, security, and economic progress.
Evaluating The Appointment Of Nuhu Ribadu, Retired Police Officer As National Security Adviser
In a recent high-profile television interview on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Major General IBM Haruna expressed strong criticism towards the appointment of a retired police officer as the National Security Adviser. However, it is crucial to note that General Haruna’s arguments blur the distinction between national security and national defence.
Charting A New Course: Nigeria’s Pursuit Of Security And Prosperity Under Sen. Bola Tinubu
By Oludare Ogunlana, Ph.D On May 29, 2023, Sen. Bola Tinubu will ascend the mantle of leadership in Nigeria, the most populous African nation—a nation beleaguered by systemic corruption, economic hardship, and grave security issues. Nigeria finds itself engaged in a battle on two fronts: the security front, where victory would mean emancipation from fear, and the economic and social front, where success represents liberation from want.
Benue Killing Field And The Nigeria's Humans Slaughter Slabs By Bolaji O. Akinyemi
Our eyes as Christians must in hope look for a more secured future. Making a hasty congratulatory message given the dispute surrounding our presidential electoral decision isn't a smart way to go. What will happen, in case the table turns? Political distraction not withstanding, it is important that we keep the record of how bad insecurity became under APC ticket of Muslim/Christian pair of Buhari/Osinbajo. Our eyes as Christians must in hope look for a more secured future.
Policing Nigerian In Era Of COVID-19 By Dr Oludare Ogunlana
It is not good news that security forces have killed more Nigerians than COVID-19 in the last eight weeks of lockdown.Premium Timesreported a pregnant woman died at the police barrier (checkpoint) under the pretence of enforcing a COVID-19 curfew. The police would not allow the woman to be taken to the hospital until the woman died in their presence'incidents of exploitation and reckless use of force are numerous during this period.
Policing Nigerian In Era Of COVID-19 By Dr Oludare Ogunlana
It is not good news that security forces have killed more Nigerians than COVID-19 in the last eight weeks of lockdown. Premium Times reported a pregnant woman died at the police barrier (checkpoint) under the pretence of enforcing a COVID-19 curfew. The police would not allow the woman to be taken to the hospital until the woman died in their presence—incidents of exploitation and reckless use of force are numerous during this period.
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