The dust has barely settled on the February 21, 2026, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, yet the exercise has already exposed deepening cracks in Nigeria’s democratic architecture. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fulfilled its administrative duties—declaring winners, issuing certificates of return, and formally closing the chapter on yet another poll. But...

The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel did not emerge suddenly from recent military exchanges. Instead, it represents the culmination of nearly five decades of ideological rivalry, geopolitical competition, proxy warfare, and disputes over nuclear development. Understanding the historical forces behind this confrontation is essential to explaining why tensions have repeatedly pushed...