By Max Amuchie IN THE 7 June 2026 article which marked the formal unveiling of the Decoupling Sovereignty Index (DSI), I articulated a defining institutional proposition. The launch of the DSI was presented not merely as the introduction of a new analytical instrument, but as another milestone in the evolution of Sundiata Post into what I described as a dual engine architectural powerhouse. That statement marked an important transition. It signalled that Sundiata Post was no longer to be understood solely as a digital news platform, but as an institution consciously integrating journalism, strategic intelligence and scholarly research within a…
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THIS IS the concluding part of this series. The first two editions were published two weeks ago. Although the article was originally written in 2022, its message remains as timely and relevant today as it was then. With insecurity continuing to ravage every region of the country, leaving citizens in constant fear and uncertainty, the issues it raises remain urgent and worthy of renewed attention. Last week, they attacked an estate within Abuja. Gunmen, bandits, Boko Haram, those who “drag” sovereignty with Nigeria, attacked Genuine Estate, within the vicinity of Gwarimpa, Nigeria’s (some accounts say south of the Sahara’s) largest…
Urges Global Action As Hunger Strike Deepens A COALITION of Nigerian labour, intellectual and civil society organisations has called for the immediate release of Sahrawi human rights defender, Naâma Asfari, expressing concern over his deteriorating health amid an open-ended hunger strike in Moroccan detention. The coalition, operating under the Nigerian Movement for the Liberation of Western Sahara (NMLWS), said Asfari’s condition had become critical and urged the African Union, the United Nations and the international community to intervene urgently to prevent further deterioration. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Owei Lakemfa, the group alleged that Asfari, Vice-President of…
By Owei Lakemfa I DO NOT support the call by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, that international bodies like the United Nations (UN) should participate in probing the 56-day abduction of 39 pupils and six teachers in the state. In receiving the freed victims, he called “on the appropriate international human rights and accountability mechanisms, including those within the United Nations system, to closely examine the facts surrounding this abduction and the circumstances of its resolution.” What Jimoh may also not know is that the UN can criminalize the production and sale of Nigerian oil if it reaches the conclusion…
Warns Against Politicising Tragedy MINISTER of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed allegations linking him to the death of Mary Habila, a member of his domestic staff, describing the claims as false and urging the public to allow security agencies to conclude their investigation. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the minister said he was deeply saddened by Habila’s death, describing her as “like a daughter” and warning against attempts to politicise the incident. Umahi said Habila had lived and worked with his family for about three years and maintained a close relationship with them throughout that period. He clarified…
THE KOGI State Government has confirmed the rescue of four persons abducted during an attack on an unauthorised examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area, while the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination was in progress. Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Lokoja. Fanwo said that the victims were rescued following a coordinated security operation ordered by Gov. Ahmed Ododo immediately after the incident. According to him, the governor directed the State Security Adviser, Retired Cmdr. Jerry Omodara, to lead a joint operation involving the Nigerian Army, Department of…
TODAY, we see more clearly what history has produced – a world of centuries of wars, slavery, conquests, imperialism and colonialism. The outcome has been massive wealth on one side and mass poverty, inequality and misery on the other. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) had to be created as policy frameworks that could reduce, not correct, the injustice. Advancement in technology and production systems made correcting some of the ills possible. Politics and power dynamics have created stumbling blocks. The population growth rate is a problem because Nigeria has been transformed in the last…
NEPTUNE Prime Network Nigeria Limited has unveiled the Neptune Prime Institute of Journalism (NPIJ), marking a significant step in its commitment to strengthening journalism education and developing skilled media professionals in Nigeria. The institute has also announced that applications will soon open for its September 2026 admission, with prospective students able to obtain application forms through the institute’s official website. Founded by veteran journalist, publisher, and media entrepreneur, Dr Hassan Gimba, ANIPR, who serves as the Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of Neptune Prime Network Nigeria Limited, the institute is designed to nurture individuals with a passion for journalism, storytelling,…
THE UNITED States (US) House of Representatives has approved a fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill that would withhold U.S. foreign assistance to Nigeria until the Federal Government demonstrates measurable progress in protecting Christian communities from religiously-motivated violence. The measure is contained in the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Act, which passed the House in a 217-209 vote. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where it must be approved before it can be sent to President Donald Trump for his signature. Until it clears both stages, the proposal does not have the force of law.…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday described the proposed Abuja City Walk as “a window to a multi-billion-dollar future” for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), saying the 250-hectare mixed-use development would drive investment, job creation and economic growth. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the unveiling of the project’s Sales Office and Experience Centre in Abuja, the President said the development ranked among the most ambitious private-sector investments in Nigeria’s history. According to him, the project aligns with his administration’s commitment to transform Abuja into a global centre for governance, commerce and modern living. Located in Lugbe along the…