When Power Doesn’t Need Permission: Nigeria and the Collapse of a Gambian Coup Plot

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsNigeriaOpinionWhen Power Doesn’t Need Permission: Nigeria and the Collapse of a Gambian Coup Plot

PilotnewsDecember 14, 2025

“Power does not always announce itself; sometimes it prevents chaos simply by being present.“ —Anthony Obi Ogbo A failed coup attempt in The Gambia reveals how Nigeria’s understated military, diplomatic, and intelligence influence continues to shape West African stability—without spectacle, but with unmistakable authority. The attempted destabilization of The Gambia—quickly neutralized before it could mature into a full-blown coup—served as a quiet but powerful reminder of how regional power is exercised in West Africa today....

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Burna Boy, the Spotlight, and the Cost of Arrogance

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsNigeriaOpinionBurna Boy, the Spotlight, and the Cost of Arrogance

PilotnewsNovember 27, 2025

“Humility is the anchor that keeps greatness from drifting into delusion.“ —Anthony Obi Ogbo Fame is a dangerous flame. It warms, it dazzles, and if you hold it too close, it burns straight through the layers of judgment that keep a person grounded. In its hottest glow, fame convinces artists that applause is permanent, talent is immunity, and fans are disposable. Arrogance doesn’t erupt overnight—it grows in the quiet corners of unchecked power, in entourages...

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Holding Power to the Fire: Journalism Lessons from Rufai Oseni’s Confrontation

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsNigeriaOpinionHolding Power to the Fire: Journalism Lessons from Rufai Oseni’s Confrontation

PilotnewsOctober 23, 2025

“Adversarial reporting isn’t polite—it pierces secrecy, demands answers, and holds leaders accountable.“ —Anthony Obi Ogbo October 7, 2025, will be remembered as the day Rufai Oseni took Minister David Umahi to task live on Arise TV. The Lagos–Calabar Highway project, a ₦15 trillion undertaking under President Tinubu, became a battlefield of accountability versus ego. But the broadcast didn’t just entertain—it instructed. In my advanced reporting class, I had been waiting for this exact moment. Using...

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When Dictators Die, Their Victims Don’t Mourn

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsNigeriaOpinionWhen Dictators Die, Their Victims Don’t Mourn

PilotnewsJuly 14, 2025

“Buhari’s legacy is not a national treasure—it is a cautionary tale of tyranny cloaked in uniform and democracy.” —Anthony Obi Ogbo In many cultures, including mine, it’s considered immoral to speak ill of the dead. But tradition should never demand silence in the face of truth, especially when that truth is soaked in blood, broken promises, and the battered dignity of a nation. General Muhammadu Buhari, former military dictator and two-term civilian president of Nigeria,...

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Dunamis Digital Dilemma: Why Shutting Down Virtual Worship May Alienate a New Generation of Believers

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsEducationDunamis Digital Dilemma: Why Shutting Down Virtual Worship May Alienate a New Generation of Believers

PilotnewsJune 30, 2025

“Spirituality is no longer confined to physical sanctuaries” —Anthony Obi Ogbo The demands of the digital and virtual age, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, are both undeniable and irreversible. The pandemic didn’t merely disrupt norms—it reshaped them. From global commerce to education and religious observance, the shift to digital platforms is now a defining feature of contemporary life. The surge in e-commerce has revolutionized how consumers behave, compelling organizations to reinvent their...

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The Novice Advantage: Rethinking Graduate Readiness in a Demanding Job Market

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsEducationThe Novice Advantage: Rethinking Graduate Readiness in a Demanding Job Market

PilotnewsJune 9, 2025

“Employers aren’t just filling vacancies—they’re investing in solutions” —Anthony Obi Ogbo Long before graduation, I understood that success in the job market required more than just a degree. Throughout college, I committed to internships, apprenticeships, and vacation jobs—some unpaid—solely to build the kind of professional experience that would ease my transition into the workforce. By the time I completed my NYSC at The Nigerian Guardian, I wasn’t just another fresh graduate—I was a candidate with...

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Breaking the Stronghold: The Challenge of Unseating Nigeria’s Sitting Presidents

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsNigeriaOpinionBreaking the Stronghold: The Challenge of Unseating Nigeria’s Sitting Presidents

PilotnewsJune 3, 2025

“The Executive wields significant and often unchecked influence over the institutions critical to the democratic process” —Anthony Obi Ogbo As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, all eyes are on incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who is expected to seek a second term amid mounting national discontent. His administration, marred by persistent allegations of corruption, ethnic favoritism, and constitutional overreach, has faced sharp criticism from both civil society and...

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The Devil is on Ballot – Why Donald Trump is Bad for America

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsUnited StatesThe Devil is on Ballot – Why Donald Trump is Bad for America

PilotnewsOctober 13, 2024

“The last time the Devil visited America was in 2020 in the form of COVID. He wrecked all activities and took away millions of lives. Almost four years later, the Devil is back as a candidate for the November Ballot. This time as Trump” —Anthony Ogbo The most dangerous bee is that which perches on your scrotum. Punch it and smash your manhood; leave it and you are stung to death. To democracy, Donald Trump...

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Sylvester Turner Should Cancel His Bid for Late Jackson Lee’s Seat, Haba!

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsUnited StatesSylvester Turner Should Cancel His Bid for Late Jackson Lee’s Seat, Haba!

PilotnewsAugust 6, 2024

“It is truly disheartening to witness Sylvester Turner running in an election against candidates who have been his dedicated campaign volunteers and supporters since childhood, and throughout his entire political career.” —Anthony Ogbo Earlier this week, the children of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) officially endorsed former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (D) as a candidate for their mother’s House seat. This endorsement confirms that Former Turner is indeed one of the candidates vying...

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Nigeria: To Protest or Not to Protest

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsUnited StatesNigeria: To Protest or Not to Protest

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2024

“In the criminal court of public opinion, every Nigerian is a suspect.“ —Anthony Ogbo Nigeria is currently in a state of tension as a highly anticipated national protest unfolds, aimed at addressing issues of bad governance, economic hardship, and inflation. Hundreds of protesters, many of them young people, have gathered in central Nigeria with placards criticizing the government’s policies. A week-long nationwide protest was scheduled to begin tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 1. The necessity of this...

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