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Okuama: When Political Blame Ignores the Constitution, Fuels Blackmail

Okuama: When Political Blame Ignores the Constitution, Fuels Blackmail

By Ufuoma Egbe The tragedy of Okuama has left deep wounds. Families have lost loved ones, a community has suffered devastation, and several Okuama leaders have remained in detention for an agonising period. Their plight deserves justice, compassion and sustained public attention. But precisely because the tragedy is so painful, it must not become an […]
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Oyo abduction: The rescue was successful, but where was the noise?

Oyo abduction: The rescue was successful, but where was the noise?

By Ademola Lawrence When the news first broke that students and teachers had been abducted, the nation reacted as expected. Social media erupted with outrage. Television stations ran breaking news coverage. Newspapers led with banner headlines. Political commentators dissected the incident, while citizens demanded answers from the government and security agencies. It was a moment […]

AEW 2026 and the Future of African Energy Security

AEW 2026 and the Future of African Energy Security

By Tare Olokojobi As African Energy Week returns to Cape Town in October, the continent faces a defining question: can Africa convert its vast resources into reliable, affordable and strategically secure energy for its own people and industries? Africa is not short of energy. The continent holds substantial oil and gas reserves, some of the […]

Nigeria’s next aviation safety leap: a national system the world can trust

Nigeria’s next aviation safety leap: a national system the world can trust

By Daniel Tobechukwu Okebu “The best aviation safety systems are not the ones that speak loudest after tragedy; they are the ones that detect weak signals before families have to mourn.” Recent aviation accidents and serious incidents around the world should remind every nation of one hard truth: safety in aviation is never permanent by […]

Oyo School Abduction: Why community policing must move beyond theory

Oyo School Abduction: Why community policing must move beyond theory

By Erefoluwa Keka The recent rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State brought relief to their families and the nation. Yet, the incident also serves as a reminder that protecting our communities cannot depend on security agencies alone. It underscores why the principles of community policing must move from policy documents to […]