Category: Editorial

In any functioning democracy, the right of political parties to assemble, organize, and hold lawful conventions is not a privilege granted at the discretion of the state it is a constitutional guarantee. That is why the escalating dispute between the African Democratic Congress and the authorities in the Federal Capital Territory over the use of a designated venue for its... Read more

By Standard Focus Nigeria is bleeding and dangerously so, From the forests of the North-West to the highways of the South-East, from the creeks of the Niger Delta to the suburbs of the Federal Capital Territory, insecurity has metastasized into a national emergency that can no longer be explained away with routine assurances or recycled strategies. Kidnapping has become an... Read more

On Sunday, January 18, 2026, a remote community in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State was plunged into fear and anguish as gunmen stormed three churches during morning services. By the end of the day, scores of worshippers  reportedly between 160 and 177 had been abducted in what is now one of the most disturbing episodes of... Read more

Editorial: Nigeria’s Tax Reform – Between Promise and Public Burden Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform sits at the intersection of necessity and controversy. On one hand, the federal government is under immense pressure to expand its revenue base in a country where oil revenues remain volatile and debt servicing consumes a frightening portion of national income. On the other, citizens already... Read more

Nigeria today stands at a critical juncture. Sixty-five years after independence, the nation remains weighed down by the same burdens that have haunted generations — insecurity, economic hardship, weak institutions, and leadership that often fails to rise to the challenges of the moment. The promise of our great country — a nation of immense resources, vibrant people, and unbreakable resilience... Read more