Nigeria’s cooking gas crisis
For many households, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) promised a cleaner, safer alternative to firewood, charcoal and kerosene. That promise is fraying. A steep rise in the cost of refilling cylinders—reaching about N2,000 per kilogramme in some markets—has put LPG beyond the reach of millions already squeezed by inflation and falling real wages. Cooking fuel is […]
Marking another gloomy Children’s Day
Nigeria marked another Children’s Day yesterday, Wednesday, 27th May 2026. The celebration rang hollow for many families whose children have become victims of kidnapping, terrorism, trafficking, and violence. In a nation where children should symbolise hope, innocence, and the future, they are increasingly becoming targets in a brutal cycle of insecurity. The frightening reality today […]
Eid-al-Adha greetings to all Muslims
Nigerian Muslims join the global Ummah to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. Rooted in the profound narrative of Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering obedience to God, this day stands as a timeless celebration of faith, humility, and total submission to Allah’s will. Marked by congregational prayers, the symbolic slaughter of livestock, and the sharing of […]
Giving our infants a good start
The first 1,000 days of life—from conception to a child’s second birthday—are the most important stretch for our nation’s future. Science is clear: during this short period a child’s brain grows rapidly, reaching about 80 per cent of its adult size. That makes these years a unique and irreversible window of opportunity. The care, nutrition […]
Reviving leprosy care in Nigeria
Uzuakoli Leprosy Colony is a symbol of overall national failure. Established in 1931 by Methodist missionaries in the Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, it once grew to house over 800 residents by 1936 and became the foremost leprology centre on the African continent — pioneering the Dapsone treatment that discharged thousands of patients […]
Waiving JAMB for NCE admission unacceptable
The recent decision by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to grant admission waivers to candidates seeking the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) without sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is, on the surface, a “compassionate” response to a genuine crisis. Colleges of Education have been bleeding enrolment for years. The intention […]
