When hypocrisy and doublespeak define a nation, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
On this day, October 1, 66 years ago, Nigeria gained flag independence from Britain. Within these years, the country reached another milestone – 27 years of unbroken civilian rule, which many confuse as democracy. Ours is not yet a democracy. It may well be with time, but democracy and civilian rule are poles apart. In […]
He-of-the-springy-steps
By CHETA NWANZE I flew three times last week. Lagos to Asaba, Asaba to Abuja, Abuja to Lagos. Only one departed on schedule: XE Jet, Abuja to Lagos, on Wednesday, 23 September. The other two were late, and one was late in the way Nigerian air travel specialises in. On 18 September, my 1:30pm United […]
Nigeria at 66: From resilience to enduring capability
By ALIM ABUBAKRE On 1 October 2026, Nigeria turns 66. That anniversary invites neither self-congratulation nor despair. Both are too easy. Nigeria has survived civil war, military rule, commodity shocks, insurgency, disputed elections and repeated economic disruption. It has also produced globally competitive entrepreneurs, professionals, artists and institutions. Yet too many Nigerians still rely on […]
When Lagos plans to sabotage federal policy on lecturers’ salaries
By OLUGBENGA OWOLABI When President Bola Tinubu assumed duties on May 29, 2023, he did not waste time to begin his Renewed Hope Agenda. Immediately, on the first day, he began his reform programme with oil subsidy removal, and subsequently, the economy, monetary policy, security rejig and, later, education reform. While attempting to strengthen the […]
NAPTIP tasks journalists on stronger campaign against SGBV, trafficking
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has called for a more coordinated media campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, SGBV, and human trafficking in Benue State, urging journalists to give greater attention to survivor protection, public awareness and access to justice. The Director-General of NAPTIP, Hajia […]
CDD West African trains election security threat reporters, ahead of 2027 polls
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Centre for Democracy and Development, CDD West Africa, has commenced the training of Election Security Threat Reporters in Benue and Plateau states ahead of the 2027 general elections. The training, supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, FCDO, through the SPRiNG programme, is aimed at strengthening community-level capacity for […]
