Opinion

Buhari: Four Unforgivable Sins

May 31, 2023

By Toyin Falola Life and everything within it are transient, including power and authority. What started with hopes and high expectations in 2015 has come to an end, bringing with

Buhari: The Illusion of Hope

May 30, 2023

By Toyin Falola Leadership is pivotal to development; as such, every election is taken seriously, and the transition of power is especially given attention in Nigeria. Nigeria is coming from

By Toyin Falola Africa, a continent full of diverse peoples and fascinating history, has struggled with several social, economic, and political problems during its existence. Despite its recent development,

May 29, end of politics, beginning of governance, Yiaga counsels

May 26, 2023

Mr Samson Itodo, the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, has said that the inauguration of the incoming government, come May 29, marks the end of politics and the beginning of

May 29: FRSC deploys 365 personnel, 40 patrol vehicles others

May 26, 2023

As the country awaits the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu and the vice president-elect Kashim Shettima on Monday, may 29, 2023, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed

The Black Cross: Racism, Xenophobia, and ‘Tribalism’

May 25, 2023

By Toyin Falola The existence of some strata has been societal norms from time immemorial. People have been defined by the circumstances around their birth, social status, wealth, and many

From the Mouth of the Authoritative Bystander: Steve Ayorinde’s Commentary on 30 Years of the New Nigerian Cinema

May 23, 2023

By Toyin Falola Anyone can choose to be an observer. Any observer can choose to document and publish their observations. However, what stands Steve Ayorinde’s recently published documentation of observations

A Review of POIGNANT TALES by Idaniloju Sotunsa

May 22, 2023

BY Toyin Falola Human beings are plagued with many challenges in various forms and magnitudes. Life will not always be rosy; it can be tough today and easy tomorrow, depressing

Digging Deep: Ayisha Osori on Nigeria’s 2023 Elections

May 22, 2023

By Toyin Falola Presently, there is heightened tension in some parts of Nigeria. In some other parts, there is assurance and calm anticipation. The former is the case with Nigerians

‘I slapped the sheriff but…’

May 21, 2023

When news broke that Seun Kuti, the Afrobeat artist, allegedly slapped a policeman and had been declared wanted, my instinctive response was: under no circumstances should anyone assault a law

The NigerianCurrent is published by Current Media Limited (CML) based in Lagos, Nigeria.

The NigerianCurrent believes in the Nigerian Project and that Nigerians, businesses and the government must work together to defend that project.

Social Media

Nigerian Current