By MUYIWA GBADEGESIN My attention has been drawn to a recent report in a national daily titled ‘Fear of Epidemic as Refuse Takes Over Lagos’, which raises some public-health concerns and posits that Lagos may be returning to the old bad and inglorious days of mountains of refuse.  But while the State Government, through the Lagos […]

It is invisible, but its impact is undeniable. A single fragrance has the power to alter mood, evoke memory, and transform

By Ikechukwu Ikoh A focused and visionary leadership is impactfuly felt when followership is responsive and complementary. Every society is made up of an indivisible Union of divers opinions,  thoughts, beliefs and values. In all, progress is a constant factor cherished and desired by the individual entities domiciled within the society in that state.  The […]

Inside this metaphorical forest, hatred, tribalism, and rivalry are luxuries we cannot afford. Each conflict wastes precious daylight

By Kenneth Lawson As the preparation towards the process of selecting the next Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, it is important that we flashback and recall when the departed Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, issued a poignant warning to kingmakers, cautioning them against selecting a successor based on wealth rather than capability.  This advice came […]

By YUSHAU SHUAIB There are few things more dignifying than when a towering public figure extends the courtesy of respect wrapped in humility. General Lucky Irabor, former Chief of Defence Staff, exemplifies that rare blend of strength and grace. When he invited me to the presentation of his new book, “SCARS: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko […]

By ELVIS EROMOSELE The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has once again stirred public outcry, this time over its newly released subjects combination for the 2026 examination. In what appears to be a hurried and poorly thought-out reform, WAEC has reordered subjects in a manner that defies logic, stifles student choice, and risks undermining years of […]

I have always believed that true luxury extends beyond garments it lies in the experiences, the narratives, and the environments

By WILFRED OBIOTIKA  Every morning across the vast landscape of Nigeria, one cannot help but notice a fascinating paradox — a people adorned with radiant smiles in the midst of severe hardship. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the calm hills of Enugu, from the marketplaces of Kano to the creeks of the Niger Delta, […]

Communication is not just about words; it is the way leaders listen, engage, and create trust with those they serve. When this thread is weak, even good policies falter

By CHIMA NWANA     The introduction of the new Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was a bold step in the right direction. It is a contemporary approach to ocean governance and its sustainability – a deliberate effort to tap into our extensive coastline and inland waters heritage.    The goal […]

Thanks to unrelenting zeal and efforts by the Governor Hope Uzodimma administration at building bridges of infrastructural rebound

Our president has not committed a crime, nor is he a magician. He cannot singlehandedly fix what we have collectively broken

By Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo The sunshine states have taken over the South-East. Once seen as politically isolated, the South-East is now stepping boldly into the national arena, not as spectators, but as active architects of Nigeria’s future. This was the result of a deliberate, forward-thinking shift by key political leaders in the region, who, […]

The recent announcement of Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presents a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s democracy.