Public Relations: Facilitating Leadership Development and Transformation in Nigerian Politics By Afolabi Olajuwon

In the increasing structure of Nigerian politics, public relations (PR) is becoming a crucial instrument for reshaping leadership and enhancing political communication. As political groups work to engage with an electorate that is more informed and involved, the influence of public relations has grown beyond conventional boundaries, providing innovative strategies that encourage transparency, establish trust, and support effective governance.   In my writings, I will explore how the strategic use of public relations is transforming the political scene in Nigeria, showcasing practical examples and their implications for future leadership  …

The Little Prince of Poetry: Muhammadu Buhari’s Enchanting Ascent, By Abdullahi O Haruna Haruspice

In a world too often dimmed by cynicism and noise, a radiant spark emerged on a recent evening in Abuja—the spark of a young boy whose name already evokes attention: Muhammadu Buhari. Born in 2015, the same year former President Muhammadu Buhari ascended Nigeria’s highest office, this remarkable child was not only named after the statesman but has, in many ways, adopted his persona—stoic, deliberate, yet deeply captivating. At just nine years old, he speaks not just in words but in verse—each syllable heavy with meaning, each performance filled with…

DR. MATTHEW OLUMIDE ADEPOJU: ONE YEAR OF SPACE LEADERSHIP THAT REDEFINED NIGERIA’S TECH FUTURE

A Transformational Scorecard on His Senate Confirmation Anniversary Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) Appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, CFR – May 21, 2024 | Confirmed by Senate – July 9, 2024   NASRDA AT LIFT-OFF: ONE YEAR OF HISTORIC GAINS UNDER DR. ADEPOJU Exactly one year ago, on July 9, 2024, Dr. Matthew Olumide Adepoju was confirmed by the Nigerian Senate as Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), following his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, CFR, on May 21,…

Two Years of Strategic Maritime Leadership: How Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla is Transforming the Nigerian Navy By Lukman Laleye Babalola

On 23rd June 2023, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla assumed office as the 21st Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of Nigeria. Appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Ogalla took over the mantle of leadership with a clear vision reposition the Nigerian Navy (NN) as a globally respected maritime force, professionally grounded and technologically empowered.   Two years on, the Nigerian Navy under his command has undergone remarkable transformation both in operational excellence and infrastructural development. One of the boldest initiatives under Admiral Ogalla’s leadership came in January 2024,…

The 10th Senate: Two Years of Purposeful Leadership and Legislative Milestones By Hon Eseme Eyiboh

As Nigeria marks 26 years of uninterrupted democracy and commemorates the second anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, it is timely to reflect on the pivotal role played by the 10th Senate under the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio. In two years, the Red Chamber has emerged as a beacon of legislative activism, fostering good governance through robust lawmaking, strategic oversight, and statesmanlike diplomacy. From the beginning, the 10th Senate has exhibited uncommon legislative energy. With 844 bills introduced, 96 passed, and 52 assented to by the President, the…

This is Ismail Shuaibu Musa — and this is his story, By Fatima Sanda Usara

He was once a tailor. Today, he sells threads for a living because age is fast gripping him.   For twelve long years, he nurtured a dream — to one day stand on Mount Arafat in humble devotion to his Lord. For twelve years, he saved diligently, driven by faith and hope.   By 2022, when foreign exchange was liberalized jerking up the Hajj fare, reality began to dawn on him: his savings might never be enough to afford a flight to Saudi Arabia for Hajj. Still, he remained undeterred.…

It’s Africa Day , by Dr Omoniyi Ibietan

Today is Africa Day, a day set aside to celebrate the “unity, peace and cultural diversity” of the continent where humanity began. To celebrate Africa is to celebrate humanity and the world. As Zeinab Badawi stated unequivocally in her new consequential book, AN AFRICAN HISTORY OF AFRICA: FROM THE DAWN OF HUMANITY TO INDEPENDENCE, “even if there is still debate about precisely where it happened within the continent, Africa is certainly where the human story began. We are an African animal, an African species who colonised the world at different…

Nike Okundaye: a culture architect from Ogidi to the world,by Omoniyi Ibietan, PhD

Aunty Nike Okundaye, the Yeye Oba of Ogidi Ijumu, the land of my father, is 74 today and I so revel in telling a bit of her story which is still unfolding having just received another garland, alongside Prof. Soyinka, from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate for their contributions to the Nigerian and global art. In 1995, Kim Marie Vaz, author of WALKING RADDY: THE BABY DOLLS OF NEW ORLEANS, a professor of education who’s concurrently a Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Xavier University…

The future of Public Relations (PR) And Why Attitude is everything by Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan

On the first day of business session at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW) in Uyo, in my presentation, the first paper of the day, I discoursed 20 items I had listed that will change the future of PR and I dimensioned them into four thematic areas all of which I have outlined below.   In my introductions, I did an exposition on the philosophical, definitional, and normative perspectives to communication, PR being one of its expressions. So, I looked at the philosophy of communication to underpin communication…

A YEAR OF SILENCE: THE UNRESOLVED DEATH OF JOSHUA ÈJUOJO DANIEL-EJIGBO AND NIGERIA’S JUDICIAL CRISIS

In the corridors of Nigeria’s justice system, the file concerning the death of 17-year-old Joshua Èjuojo Daniel-Ejigbo gathers dust—a potent symbol of institutional failure that continues to raise alarming questions about accountability, influence, and the rule of law in Africa’s most populous nation.   On April 30, 2024, Joshua Èjuojo Daniel-Ejigbo, a first-year Computer Science student at Veritas University in Abuja, died under circumstances that remain contested. The university’s official position maintains that Joshua was struck by a falling barbell while exercising unsupervised in the campus gymnasium. However, this account…