By AHMED IDRIS   The Election of Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu and his subsequent swearing-in on May 29, 2023, did not only alter the political landscape of Kebbi State but also reshaped its political narrative, giving future generation a renewed sense of hope and direction. His unprecedented achievements within just two years in office endeared him to […]

By NICK DAZANG “Good wine”, the time-honoured saying goes, “needs no bush”. Translation: a good product needs no advertisement. To lend credence to this aphorism, Heineken, the crowned head of all lagers, once crowed in its iconic tag line that:”When you make a great beer, you don’t have to make a fuss”. When Aliko Dangote […]

In a country where security agencies are often judged by public drama rather than quiet effectiveness, the Department of State Services (DSS) in 2025 offers a markedly different narrative.

By Dr. Oyintoun-emi Ozobokeme Walk through any Nigerian market, scroll Instagram for five minutes, or open your WhatsApp status, and you will see the same message on repeat, your skin is a “problem” to be fixed. ‘Blemish set’. ‘Knuckle eraser’. ‘Seven days whitening’. ‘Two shades lighter by weekend’. A quick search for ‘Skin Bleaching and […]

By Ayanda Carter When I left South Africa at the age of twenty two to pursue a career in interior architecture in Nigeria, many people saw the decision as reckless optimism. For me, it was a search for purpose. I arrived in Lagos with a degree, a suitcase, and a clear vision to redefine African […]

By VICTOR DADA At first glance, the proposition of 72 million decent jobs for Nigeria may seem implausible, even illusory. In a nation long burdened by unemployment and underemployment, such a figure might appear detached from reality. Yet, when examined through the lens of science rather than politics, it emerges not as aspiration, but as a law-governed […]

Talk does not change so many things but silence does not even change anything in society

Nigeria stands today at one of the most consequential crossroads in its modern history. For more than a decade, the nation has endured

By Sunny Ikhioya Understanding our economy with clarity and vision is not a normal process. Even those in government hardly find unanimity in their presentations. An example is the supposed difference in the presentation by the minister of finance, Wale Edun, and that of the President Bola Tinubu on meeting revenue targets. This thing did […]

By Ufuoma Ubiebor The banking sector in Nigeria has fallen behind its peers and the gap will continue widening if there is no urgent intervention. A bank is an institution which is structured to operate with human resources, banknotes, data, standards, ethical values, efficiency, compliance, regulation and professionalism at all times. Currently, this is not […]