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The Supreme Court ruling on Rivers State has left a trail of confusion, economic hardship, and political instability. It has ...

The Senate chambers in the National Assembly. The Senate must acknowledge its overreach on the Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan matter. The Nigerian ...

Late Edwin Clark Do people follow titles, or do they follow courage? What role does integrity play in the essence ...

An abandoned road project by Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Regional development commissions were conceived as catalysts for equitable development ...

The opposition’s survival and relevance in Nigeria depend on unity, strategic policymaking, and grassroots engagement. A fragmented and ineffective opposition ...

The world is entering a new industrial era driven by AI, and nations that fail to adapt risk being left ...

Picture credit: AP/Ariel Schalit. The Israel-Palestine conflict serves as a stark reminder of the complexity of achieving lasting peace in ...

Connectivity is the backbone of Nigeria’s service-based economy. Price hikes in telecommunications risk jeopardising economic recovery, will worsen inequalities, and ...

As I look ahead to 2025, I do so with cautious optimism. While the road ahead remains uncertain, I am ...

When a policy fails to factor in public response to its benefits and drawbacks, success takes the backseat. Ignoring public ...

President-elect John Dramani Mahama In the heart of West Africa, where the echoes of drums narrate ancient tales of resilience, ...

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. In reflecting on Nigeria’s leadership journey, Bishop Matthew Kukah, a Catholic priest, activist, and philosopher, delivers ...

National Universities Commission The systemic failure of Nigerian universities mirrors the nation's broader challenges, from economic inequality to the erosion ...

Blurred pictures of Minors in court. The recent arraignment of minors during the #EndBadGovernance protests is more than just a ...

Dr Tunji Alausa Dr Tunji Alausa's appointment signals a renewed focus on making Nigeria's education system a powerful driver of ...

FCT MInister Nyesom Wike and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The ongoing economic crisis has reached every corner of the ...

Photo Credit: WFP/Giulio d'Adamo Nigeria is grappling with a multitude of significant challenges, each akin to a 'ticking time bomb' ...

Federal Executive Council As the country eagerly anticipates the formation of a new Federal Executive Council, there are clear expectations. ...

Flooded aerial view of Maiduguri flooding. This is a clarion call for change. The Borno flood must not just be ...

Police block mounted a roadblock to stop protesters from matching beyond the designated location at Ojota, Lagos. The general perception ...

Picture credit: Emmanuel Ikwuegbu on Unsplash The books here examined lead us into Nigeria's past and present. They also light ...

...the Supreme Court verdict is a starting point for a long-drawn process. It will help the local governments in three ...

Somehow, lately, it appears that governors from both regions have found their mojo and courage to rise to the challenge, ...

Every South African voter was concerned about a cocktail of widespread corruption, a high unemployment rate, electricity failure, and stifled ...

An unprecedented rise in inflation has destroyed the disposable incomes of households and pushed many families into poverty. Spiralling inflation ...