“If you were me, would you want to be like you?” This is the question the children and mentees of teachers now ask them.

By Ayo Olodo Government policies rarely fail because their intentions are bad. They fail because good intentions are often mistaken for good implementation. Nigeria has become something of a laboratory for ambitious education reforms. Every new administration arrives promising transformation. New curricula are introduced. New assessment methods emerge. New technologies are announced. Fresh slogans replace […]

Scientific evidence shows that warmer temperatures allow the atmosphere to retain more moisture, increasing the intensity of rainfall events.

By PAUL NWOSU Any South-Easterner, or indeed anyone from the old Biafra enclave in the South-East and South-South, who watched Ali Modu Sheriff on Channels Television’s Politics Today would have been alarmed by the depth of the hateful tirade unleashed against Peter Obi from a man whom many Nigerians, despite his repeated denials, still associate with […]

By Issa Aremu  Monday, May 25, 2026, marked Africa Day (AD). The annual observance commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union). The manifestation celebrates Pan-Africanism, cultural identity, and the continent’s progress. This year’s observance assumes historic importance. It marks the 63rd anniversary of the OAU (1963–2026). The African Union […]

Two football powerhouses, two interpretations of possession, one place in the FIFA World Cup final. By Paul Lucky Okoku All the world’s a stage,And all the men and women merely players.”— William Shakespeare Match Information FIFA World Cup 2026 — Semifinal France vs Spain Tuesday, July 14, 2026 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (United States) 8:00 […]

The greatest teams are not always those with the brightest individual star. Sometimes they are the teams whose collective strength prevents one star from deciding the entire story.

Leadership, in its truest essence, is not about the titles we hold or the executive seats we occupy; it is about the responsibility we assume for the future of our communities.

By Ugoh Sam-Okobi  The article titled “Why is Anokwuru Christian Uche still parading himself as a priest of the Catholic Church?”, published on social media a few days ago by Kingsley Uzoma, raises issues that, in my view, deserve a more balanced consideration. Rather than dwell on personalities, it is important to examine the facts surrounding […]

By STEVEN OKON  Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd (TSSNL)’s operations in safeguarding national infrastructure, especially oil pipelines, are strategic for the Niger Delta region and the national economy. Tantita’s operations ensured the security of oil pipelines, uninterrupted flow of petroleum resources, and migration of Nigeria from a position of constant revenue loss management to stability, planning, growth […]

By Ademola Lawrence When the news first broke that students and teachers had been abducted, the nation reacted as expected. Social media erupted with outrage. Television stations ran breaking news coverage. Newspapers led with banner headlines. Political commentators dissected the incident, while citizens demanded answers from the government and security agencies. It was a moment […]

The two-week mission, which commenced at Customs Headquarters in Abuja on June 1 and concluded on June 12, focused on strengthening compliance management

By Tare Olokojobi As African Energy Week returns to Cape Town in October, the continent faces a defining question: can Africa convert its vast resources into reliable, affordable and strategically secure energy for its own people and industries? Africa is not short of energy. The continent holds substantial oil and gas reserves, some of the […]

By Daniel Tobechukwu Okebu “The best aviation safety systems are not the ones that speak loudest after tragedy; they are the ones that detect weak signals before families have to mourn.” Recent aviation accidents and serious incidents around the world should remind every nation of one hard truth: safety in aviation is never permanent by […]

By Erefoluwa Keka The recent rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State brought relief to their families and the nation. Yet, the incident also serves as a reminder that protecting our communities cannot depend on security agencies alone. It underscores why the principles of community policing must move from policy documents to […]