Can NDC Resolve Growing Concerns in Abia State Before 2027?
By Phillip Ogbonna As Nigeria gradually moves toward the 2027 general elections, political parties are expected to strengthen their internal structures, inspire confidence among their members, and present themselves as credible alternatives to the electorate. In Abia State, however, concerns are beginning to emerge within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), prompting important discussions about fairness, inclusiveness, […]
Nigeria’s 15% Fuel Levy: Industrial policy, energy security, trade law
By Ese Owie When President Bola Tinubu approved a 15% import duty on petrol and diesel in October 2025, his advisers framed it as a strategic move: protect billions of dollars of new refining investment, conserve foreign exchange, and finally end Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel. Though the decision was suspended the following month, it […]
The menace of unregulated road bumps
By WILFRED OBIOTIKA Having travelled across the length and breadth of Nigeria by road, it is no exaggeration to conclude that our system of governance suffers deeply from an absence of maintenance culture. Roads, which are the lifelines of a nation’s economy and mobility, are in deplorable condition—potholes dot nearly every kilometre, drainage systems are blocked […]
Nigerian scholars shine at international peer review awards
By Matilda Ikediobi No fewer than six Nigerians have emerged winners of the International Best Reviewer Awards organised by the International Journal of Scientific Research and Modern Technology, IJSRMT. The journal, globally indexed in international reputable research database systems like Google Scholar, Crossref, PlumX Metrics (Elsevier), and ResearchGate, has become a hub for high-impact, multidisciplinary […]
Nigeria’s religious leaders stand for peace, not division
Nigerian religious leaders are not passive commentators on national conflict they are active architects of civic cohesion
Reflections on Anambra governorship election
By NICK DAZANG Viewed against the backdrop of the 2017 and 2021 election cycles, the off-season governorship election in Anambra State which held on November 8, 2025 was a splendid departure. It altered the doom-and-gloom narrative that defined those two previous elections. Recall that in 2017, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its cohorts, mobilised […]
On the sanctity of digital privacy and public truth
By MUKHTAR YA’U MADOBI The unfolding controversy involving senior officials of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, and PRNigeria publisher, Mallam Yushau A. Shuaib, raises urgent questions about institutional accountability, ethical communication and the sanctity of digital privacy in Nigeria’s public sector. What began as a petition alleging unauthorised interception of a private editorial […]
PDP ship gradually fulfilling doomsday prophecy
By CHINENYE NWAOGU The Peoples Democratic Party once styled itself as the largest political party in Africa. It governed Nigeria for 16 uninterrupted years and boasted confidently that it would rule for 60 years. Its national spread, electoral dominance, and financial muscle created the illusion that it was untouchable. Yet the seeds of its decline were already […]
On English as the Sole Medium of Instruction in Nigerian Schools: Other perspectives
The decision of the 69th National Council on Education (NCE) to cancel the National Language Policy has met with great condemnation
When discipline fails the uniform
There are moments in a nation’s life when acts of institutional recklessness force us to pause and ask uncomfortable questions
What Big Brother Naija teaches us about the generation it entertains
By Uchechukwu Orji When Ololade “Kayvee” Olajide walked away from Big Brother Naija in 2021 after just one week, citing overwhelming anxiety, he did more than exit a reality show. He ignited conversations about mental health, authenticity, and the psychological costs of living under constant surveillance. For years, critics have dismissed Big Brother Naija as frivolous […]
Sports, Politics and Power: The unyielding Spirit of Dudu Orumen
By Zik Zulu Okafor Godwin Dudu Orumen’s choice was clear. Even from childhood. For way back in primary school in Delta state, he had become ecstatic with the heroics of star athletes and footballers. So, Dudu, as he is fondly called, was made for sports. And it will be his calling ; a trade he […]
Governor Yusuf: Two years of transformative leadership reshaping Kano’s destiny
By Adedayo Olalekan Two years after assuming office, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has carved a distinct mark in the sands of time – combining compassion with courage, and vision with pragmatism. His administration, defined by its focus on infrastructure renewal, educational reform, healthcare improvement, and economic empowerment, has set Kano on a new […]
The Pragmatic Call: Why tobacco control needs inclusion, not ideology
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa When the world’s health leaders gather for COP11 of the World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) later this month, they will face a choice that could define the future of global tobacco policy: whether to continue down the path of prohibition and exclusion – or to open the […]
The shadow over Tanzania: Examining foreign influence and African elections
As Tanzania approached its presidential election, observers noted heightened activity in the region, including military movements in neighbouring countries. In particular, the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) has long maintained a presence in Kenya, which analysts suggest can provide logistical and strategic advantages for regional operations. Footage of trucks leaving BATUK facilities sparked discussions […]
How Jane Vanessa Willie built her legacy one late-night call at a time
Lady V, as her audience knew her, wasn’t just hosting radio shows. She was conducting a quiet revolution. The numbers tell half the story
