Arresting the diphtheria scourge
Nigeria’s continuing diphtheria outbreak is a grim reminder that preventable diseases can become deadly when public-health systems fail to sustain basic immunisation. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says more than 10,000 confirmed cases have been recorded in 2026, with Kano, Borno and Bauchi among the worst-affected states. The figures are particularly […]
They Labour In Vain
YEARS ago it was said people would enjoy the fruit of their labour. Based on this belief, so many people invested their youth in the future of Nigeria. They shunned corruption.
Senate Aviation Probe – Illusion of embarrassment
THE Senate Committee on Aviation wants to probe last May’s black-out at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. It lasted over four hours. The Senate considers the situation an embarrassment.
Crippling Fear Of Crimes
The fear of being a victim of crime is far higher than the possibility of being a victim. People who are afraid of crime are virtually incapacitated.
Osun Judgement Challenges 2011
MOST Nigerians focus on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, particularly its Chairman, when discussing reforming of our electoral system. The truth, however, is that every election involves a cross section of stakeholders, who play roles in its success or failure.
CBN Admits Failure Of Its Banking Reform
LAST August the Central Bank of Nigeria sacked the management of five banks for running their banks aground. They were charged to court for various offences. The cases are still being prosecuted.
