By Frank Ofili The essence of any economic reform is simple: to make life better. Not theoretically better. Not statistically better. But tangibly better for the people. By that standard, Nigeria’s current reform experiment...
By Frank Ofili In recent times, Nigeria’s political landscape has become increasingly dispiriting, driving yours truly to shift his attention to conflicts in the Gulf region and other global flashpoints. Yet, true to form,...
By Frank Ofili The commencement of a U.S.-imposed naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz marks a defining moment in the evolving conflict with Iran. While the stated objective appears to be to restrict...
Your Excellency, I write with a deep sense of concern, not just as a citizen, but as one who believes that leadership must be seen, felt, and trusted—especially in moments of grief and national...
Frank Ofili There is a pattern emerging in how the United States, under Donald Trump, is approaching Iran—and it feels strikingly familiar. Talk peace. Show force. Negotiate from dominance. On one hand, there are...
(By Frank Ofili) By all appearances, the directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to distribute free rice across Nigeria during Ramadan and Lent reflects compassion and a desire to ease the burden on citizens...
By Frank Ofili What is US President Donald Trump’s end game in Iran? What is his plan for ending this war? Surely, it cannot be to bomb Iran out of existence. That cannot happen....
(By Frank Ofili) I have been a little worried since reports broke about Femi Fani Kayode’s (a.k.a FFK) reported posting as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany. This is not merely a continuation of my notable...
By Frank Ofili In a dramatic and dangerous departure from established norms of global governance, U.S. President Donald Trump has overseen two of the most controversial uses of force in recent history — actions...
By Frank Ofili When Donald Trump addressed the United States in his recent State of the Union speech, he warned that Iran harbors sinister motives and has developed nuclear missiles capable of threatening Europe,...
