Understanding what triggers severe storms is not just a question for scientists but a matter of safety and preparedness for communities worldwide

By ADEYEMI EMMANUEL IN today’s increasingly complex security landscape, Nigeria faces a multitude of threats that demand a comprehensive and cutting-edge approach to ensure the safety of its citizens, economy, and critical infrastructure.  The maritime sector, a vital component of Nigeria’s economy, requires advanced technology to prevent piracy, smuggling, and other illicit activities that can compromise […]

JULIUS ABOYEWAA business news item with some prominence last week was the interim financial results of the pay television company, MultiChoice Group, with Nigeria being one of its most significant markets. The most arresting item in the results is the announcement of the loss of 243,000 subscribers on MultiChoice’s DStv and GOtv services within the […]

By ITA UMIOM Youth violence refers to violence that occurs among individuals aged 10–30 years who are related or unrelated. It involves a range of acts from bullying, both offline and online, to physical fighting, assault, gang-related violence, or homicide. Youth violence results in deaths, injuries, mutilation, disability, and long-term health consequences. It is associated with […]

By GABRIEL OKODUWA With the current hunger in Nigeria, I wish to propose something unconventional, but drastic that may help improve Nigeria’s economy through agriculture. The Federal Government should appoint 43 ministers of agriculture.   Each of the six geopolitical zones should have coordinating Minister of Agriculture.  The 36 states and FCT should have Minister of State […]

By Arabinrin Aderonke People have been talking about the proposed bill, discussing its potential, the concerns, and the necessary changes it could bring to Nigeria’s tax system. The Tax Reform Bill, with its proposed shift in the VAT derivation formula, is no small matter. The reform has the power to reshape Nigeria’s tax system and, […]

By Ezenwa Nwagwu The dust from the Ondo State Governorship Election is yet to settle when former President Olusegun Obasanjo fired a salvo, calling for the sack of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu and other officials at all levels. The former President made the call during his address at the […]

By Emmanuel Egbabor In a world where acts of kindness and selfless service seem increasingly rare, Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori, the First Lady of Delta State, Nigeria, stands out as a beacon of hope and compassion. Often described as the “Mother Teresa of our time,” Mrs. Oborevwori’s deep commitment to humanitarian causes, her relentless efforts to […]

By Magnus Onyibe President-Elect Donald Trump, set to assume office as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, is preparing to usher in transformative changes that are already evident in the composition of his team. These changes, so striking, might have been considered heretical during historical periods of rigid orthodoxy, such […]

By MICHAEL OWHOKO The root cause of Nigeria’s problem is, unarguably, inappropriate system of government. Bad governance, poor economy, insecurity and corruption are just offshoots. It is absurd to pool people characterised by ethnic nationalism with diverse regional allegiance, culture, interest and vision together under a central government, and expect to make progress.  Nigeria’s political […]