Opinion

Arise With Renewed Hope Initiative: OPINION: Consolidating Grassroots Power In Uyo

April 08, (THEWILL) — The formal inauguration of the Uyo chapter of the Arise With Renewed Hope Initiative represents more than a ceremonial expansion of a political movement. It signals a calculated consolidation of grassroots structures in Akwa Ibom’s...

OPINION: Peace, Not War: Avoiding The Cruelty Of Good Friday in our Nation

April 06, (THEWILL) — Nigeria As we once again celebrate the joy and victory of our risen Lord at Easter, we are reminded that light always triumphs over darkness, just as life always conquers death. The Resurrection of Christ...

OPINION: Counting the Gains of Tinubu’s UK Visit

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April 06, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to the United Kingdom is significant in many ways, considering the long – standing relationship between both countries. The President's visit highlighted Nigeria’s return to the international stage on the...

OPINION: Why Nigeria Must Fix the Language of Conflict Now

April 06, (THEWILL) — For two days in Abuja, Nigeria confronted an uncomfortable truth: the country is not only battling insecurity on the ground; it is also losing control of the narratives that surround it. The conference hosted by...

OPINION: MR PRESIDENT IS FAR, FAR AWAY

April 04, (THEWILL) — ‘Haipang is not Jos’, ‘We want to see you in Angwan Rukuba’, ‘That’s not the way to show empathy in Africa’, Visit us Mr. President’, ‘Come to Us’. Chants like that, and many more, filled...

OPINION: Nigeria, A Diamond In The Mud?

April 02, (THEWILL) — “A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials” – Confucius Since Nigeria's inception in 1960, it has been a nation steeped in more than its fair share of controversies and problems. Seeing...

OPINION: The Questions Governor Adeleke Has Refused To Answer

April 02, (THEWILL) — In the theatre of power, silence is rarely empty; it’s a deliberate choice. For Osun State’s current political trajectory under Governor Ademola Adeleke, this silence has become a defining characteristic. Beyond the viral clips...

OPINION: Jos Killings, Our Worthless Lives And Crazy Beasts In Nigeria

April 01, (THEWILL) — Let us begin today’s dialogue with an echo from William Shakespeare: as flies to wanton boys, so are we to the terrorists; they kill us for their sport. Another way of saying this is that our...

OPINION: 10 Major Takeaways from President Bola Tinubu’s State Visit to the UK

March 30, (THEWILL) — Nigeria returned to global significance with the just-concluded state visit to the United Kingdom by President Bola Tinubu. The President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, played their roles well to critical acclaim. Both the...

OPINION: Save Our Lake: Inside The Rising Storm Over Abuja’s Jabi Waterfront

March 29, (THEWILL) — On a cool evening in Jabi Lake, children still run along the sandy banks, chasing laughter across the waterfront while fishermen pull in their modest catch. Couples sit quietly, watching the sun melt into...