Nigeria is home to over 500 languages and 250 ethnic groups, making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world. Despite this richness,...
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IN our country, Nigeria, they are the alpha males. I mean the male class of the ruling elite. In truth, there’s virtually no female class of...
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Poverty remains one of the biggest struggles in Nigeria. Millions of people hustle daily just to put food on the table. When unexpected problems like a...
Who will save PR professionals from the negative news nightmare? Before I get into this, let us set the scene. Imagine this: You are a PR...
The Bombshell Announcement Whether it is tax reform or local government autonomy, no one headline about Nigerian federalism is likely to grab your attention. That is,...
In the realm of political leadership, the presidential oath is a solemn promise to uphold justice, accountability, and ethical governance. Historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and...
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Some Northern state governments have announced the closure of schools during Ramadan, a decision that has sparked heated debates nationwide, especially from people in the South,...
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Kidnapping for ransom in Nigeria has escalated to a critical level, severely damaging the nation’s social fabric and undermining its security framework. Every day, Nigerians grapple...
The most important event in Nigeria in the last week has been the publication and public presentation in Abuja, of a book titled A Journey in...
EVEN Muhammadu Buhari, an affliction on Nigeria during the eight years of his presidency – 2015 to 2023 – was there in Abuja last week. Represented....
Social capital is often praised for fostering trust, cooperation, and civic engagement. In many societies, it helps reduce corruption by encouraging accountability. But what happens when...
There appears a consensus of opinion on the summary expulsion of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University female student who publicly attacked and assaulted a male lecturer of...
It is a common knowledge that the root cause of Nigeria’s problem is lack of good leadership. Yet, the leaders appear to make no serious efforts...
On February 10, 2025, Yetunde Lawal, a 25-year-old final-year student of Kwara State College of Education, left a naming ceremony after receiving a phone call. That...
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who has been in prison for the better part of the last 10 years is the face of the Indigenous People of Biafra...
There are some people who should not die, because of their goodness, their humanism, the great impact that they make within the community, family and sometimes,...
The global labor market is undergoing a fundamental realignment, much like how central banks adjust interest rates to maintain economic equilibrium. Wage adjustments, often attributed to...
In his official capacity as the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala granted a series of interviews with reputable media...
We Cannot Take Over Nigeria Like This Obviously, I’m a Nigerian youth, and like many aggrieved others, I am deeply frustrated by the failures of our...
AFTER my parents fled Lagos for Mgbidi in the then Eastern region (later East Central State and now Imo State) at the onset of the Biafra...
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The UK government is considering a significant shift in its immigration policy that could force migrants to wait 15 years before they can apply for British...
Because My Pastor Won’t Steal We live in a time when pastors are dragged through the mud daily, on social media, on podcasts, in newspapers, and...
“Mummy, I couldn’t finish my homework because there was no light,” Amina tells her mother, frustrated. Meanwhile, across town, Zainab posts her tenth TikTok of the...
Nigeria’s economy continues to struggle under the weight of inflation, stagnation, and high unemployment, with inefficiency in the civil service playing a major role in these...
The first time I listened to Teniola Apata’s latest song titled “Money”, I was immediately drawn in by its rhythm, a smooth, hypnotic blend of melody...
A phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message – a friend had sent a message with an attachment and a note reading, “This is...
WHAT we have had since the return of democracy (rule by civilians really) in 1999 has been more government and less governance. Successive administrations have steadily...
“How are you doing?” “I am good” “I am now convinced beyond any iota of doubt that this your Republican friend called Donald Trump has something...
For the first time in five years, I find myself questioning my ability to write an article, not because I doubt my capacity, but because of...
The global job market is evolving rapidly due to breakthroughs in technology like artificial intelligence, robotics, and green energy. By 2030, professions such as AI developers,...
I have always dreaded the 150km Oyo-Ogbomoso highway, not because of its long stretch or the traffic delays, but because of the constant, nerve-wracking encounters with...
President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive order, titled “Securing Our Borders,” outlines key measures such as constructing additional border barriers to enhance physical security, deploying military resources...
The most important global event yesterday, January 20, 2025, was the inauguration of Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States, now as the 47th...
SHE does not take prisoners. And it appears that she will not be pacified. She is neither a cowboy(girl) nor an American, but she can’t stop...
In Nigeria, many people see public service roles as a way to make money, often saying, “There is money there.” This mindset focuses on personal gain...
Months after the unfortunate and mysterious death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (Mohbad), his spirit seems to wander while his body remains unburied. Instead of allowing his...
Stagflation, the challenging combination of high inflation, slow economic growth, and rising unemployment, presents a formidable obstacle to policymakers worldwide. Nigeria is currently grappling with this...
*WHAT TIME IS IT?* The world is at a historic inflection point, transitioning into a new world order. Today, I am on a mission to x-ray...
The relationship between law and journalism is essential in shaping democracies worldwide, but it’s often a rocky one. In Nigeria, the press plays a critical role...
I was thrilled last Tuesday when Kingsley Ugwuanyi, a Nigerian English consultant to the Oxford English Dictionary, announced an exciting update on LinkedIn about the inclusion...
My brother and friend Emeka Duru, a member of the reverred Nze na Ozo fraternity in Orlu, Imo state, said in the title of his article...
“I hope your daughter is safe” “We thank God. We are all fine. But which of my daughters do you have in mind?” “The one in...
