opinion Spotlight

Jamaat-e-Islami Has Forfeited Its Voice in Bangladesh: 1971 to Today
In 1971, when we were engaged in a life-or-death struggle to secure an independent and sovereign homeland—Bangladesh—the Jamaat-e-Islami death
Friday, October 2, 2026
Africa faces gunboat diplomacy without the gunboats
Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go
Friday, October 2, 2026
Nigeria at 66: Citizens Reflect on Nation’s Journey, Challenges
As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the milestone is not just a number but a reflection
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Sheikh Hasina’s Road Back to Bangladesh
The political winds around Bangladesh are
Thursday, October 1, 2026
There are some things even death cannot hide
For over a hundred years, Pa. Higson Jofotan Oritsemeyiwa Oporokun walked among us, not
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Case for Elevating Itsekiri Senior Clan-Head Community Chiefs to status of second-class kingship
A Call for Institutional Balance in Delta State.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
How and why is Russia’s defence industry booming in Africa and the Middle East?: Russia’s actual gains from South Africa and Egypt defence shows
The 2026 Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition in Pretoria and the El Alamein International Airshow in
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Russia’s Pivot to Asia: TNF 2026 Expands Russia’s Energy Technology Drive Across Asian and Global Markets
The XI International Industrial and Energy Forum (TNF 2026), held in Tyumen from September 14-17, marked a significant expansion of
Sunday, September 27, 2026
What Industrial Strategy Is Russia Using to Enter New Energy Markets?
The XI International Industrial and Energy Forum TNF, held in Tyumen from September
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Why India's Push-In Operations into Bangladesh Are Illegal Under India’s Own Law"
As of September 2026, Bangladesh officially says that 2,369 people have been pushed into its territory by
Sunday, September 27, 2026
After mainland China, why is Russia now looking to Hong Kong as part of its Asia pivot?
Russia-Hong Kong economic relations are gaining importance in 2026, although their scale remains much
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Africa already has answers to its health challenges
Africa does not have to look beyond its borders for every answer to its
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
How does Russia’s 2026 Food and Fisheries Trade Network Expand Across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Global South: Key Takeaways From Russia’s Pivot To Asia
The simultaneous September 2026 staging of WorldFood Moscow and the IX International Fishery Forum & Seafood Expo Russia provided a
Monday, September 21, 2026
Opinion: The Renewed Move For Peace In Warri
There has been a renewed move for peace in Warri. Over the past few months the messaging from the kings in Warri, has
Monday, September 21, 2026
UN resolution challenges world maps that make Africa look smaller
For generations, millions of people have looked at world maps that make Africa appear smaller than it really
Monday, September 21, 2026
Delta North 2027: Inside Okowa’s Senate Bills Touching Thousands of Lives Through Health Insurance
For Mrs. Felicia Okonta, a hospital bill could have cost her family land. For Jideose Eboka, joblessness
Sunday, September 20, 2026
2027 Election – An Appeal to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar
I want to add my voice to the multiplicity of calls to former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to be
Friday, September 18, 2026
Africa’s Evolving Engagement with the SCO and BRICS: Key Highlights from “Russia’s Pivot to Asia”
On September 17, Russia’s leading analytical media platform, Russia’s Pivot To Asia, published an excellent and timely analysis examining the
Thursday, September 17, 2026
New “Blockbuster’ Tuberculosis vaccines could save seven million lives by 2050
Action must be taken now to ensure that countries with the highest disease burden are able to access vaccines in sufficient quantities
Monday, September 14, 2026
Dangote Refinery IPO: Turning Everyday Fuel Buyers into Refinery Shareholders
The forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery presents
Wednesday, September 9, 2026