The moral optics: Rippling effects
Nigeria's crisis today is often described in economic, political or security terms. But beneath the inflation figures, rising cost of living, insecurity, unemployment and institutional distrust lies another crisis that deserves greater attention: the challenge of maintaining public confidence in standards of conduct, accountability and leadership.
From frying pan to the fire
By NICK DAZANG NIGERIANS were rudely awakened on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, to bad tidings. On the said day, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd, announced that it would no longer be the sole buyer/off-taker of petrol from Dangote Refinery. It had earlier claimed that it was purchasing petrol from Dangote Refinery at N898.8 […]
Reflections on my first 100 days in office
Reflecting on the first 100 days of my presidency, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and hope. For me, being the President of the Trendsetters Club, with the theme “Magic of Rotary” has been an incredible journey
Who is afraid of Aisha Maikudi?
By Sadiq el-Saye Aisha Sani Maikudi is a 42-year old professor of International Law, and since July 1, 2024 the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja. She is among the 80 scholars from within and outside Nigeria who have applied to become the next substantive vice chancellor of the university. There appears, however, […]
Ijaw Nation Renews Hope With Economic Summit
By Nenghi Ilagha ON February 23, 2005, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, played host to what may well qualify as the largest assembly of Ijaw sons and daughters up to that time. They came from within and outside Nigeria to mark the first ever Ijaw National Day and World Summit, celebrated under the auspices of […]
When teachers got to say ‘Thank You, Governor Yusuf’
By Kayode Adebiyi On October 5, members of the Nigerian Union of Teachers came together to mark the 2024 World Teachers’ Day. For once, they had inspiring stories to tell rather than lamenting about the state of education in the country and the poor welfare of teachers. Yes, it is true the education sector has […]
