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“Not all decisions are signed. Many are simply nodded into existence.” November 30, (THEWILL) — In many African policy environments, formal governance structures sit atop a deeply relational foundation. On paper, reform requires memos, minutes, and majority votes. In reality,...

November 26, (THEWILL) — Let me begin with a caveat. I shared this essay with several editors, and all of them declined to publish it. Perhaps it asks the kind of questions we are not yet ready to confront. Second...

November 26, (THEWILL) — Recently, and precisely on October 31, 2025, Nigeria was designated as a Country of Particular Concern by the United States. The designation followed weeks of a well-coordinated media campaign centred on research that concluded there...

November 26, (THEWILL) — The recent judgement delivered by Justice Omotosho on the sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu marks a significant moment in Nigeria’s pursuit of justice, national cohesion, and the rule of law. For years, the nation has endured...

November 26, (THEWILL) — To capture the voices of those directly affected by the escalating terror attacks in Katsina State, I engaged with residents, security officials, researchers, and NGO practitioners. Their accounts reveal a disturbing consensus: the unchecked violence...

November 26, (THEWILL) — In recent times, Sahara Reporters has developed a troubling habit: repeatedly publishing internal Nigeria Police Force signals clearly marked “Confidential/Immediate”. This reckless pattern is not only unethical but also unlawful. It undermines national security, compromises ongoing...

November 24, (THEWILL) — Having the mixed blessings of a November birthday is double-edged, with some people deciding to give you just the one present for your birthday and Christmas. On the other hand, it offers the opportunity of...

November 24, (THEWILL) — The informal sector of our economy is enormous and demands our attention. It employs the majority of our population and generates income that many rely on for survival. I recently read the “Moniepoint” report on the...

November 24, (THEWILL) — The terrorist attacks on schools in Kebbi and Niger States, in which a total of 328 pupils were abducted, dominated newspaper headlines this past week and ignited reactions from far and wide. Even Pope Leo...

November 24, (THEWILL) — The Federal Inland Revenue Service has dismissed allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar claiming that the appointment of Xpress Payments as a payment channel for federal revenue collection was politically motivated. The revenue collection agency...