By MAXWELL IRABOR As Professor Mahmoud Yakubu concludes his second term as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, he steps down as one of the most consequential figures in Nigeria’s democratic history. Appointed on November 9, 2015 and reappointed on December 9, 2020, Yakubu became the first Nigerian to serve two consecutive terms in […]

By ADELANI ADEWUYI With about 220 million people and annual growth rate of 2.5 percent, Nigeria is reputed as one of the fastest growing countries in the world. Nigeria’s population is projected to hit 407 million by 2050, making it the third largest country in the world, after China and India.  According to the World Bank’s […]

By Omife Omife The first time I saw C. C. Onoh in my life was early 1979 when he came to Awka on a political rally during his campaign for the governorship of then Anambra State under NPN, to formally present his running mate, Chief Barrister Ozoemena Onyali, now SAN. A particular episode at that […]

By Martin White- Ufuah Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Ltd (PINL) is contributing to Nigeria’s economic gains by significantly reducing oil theft and vandalism, leading to increased crude oil production and revenue. Through advanced technology, community engagement, and diligent management of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), PINL ensures a more secure and reliable flow of oil, attracting […]

Our country, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, used to be a private business outfit of the defunct Royal Niger Company.

By WILFRED OBIOTIKA  Every advanced nation in the world rose to prominence not merely because of natural resources, but through an efficient system of taxation. Tolls, duties, customs, levies, and income taxes formed the backbone of the prosperity enjoyed by Europe, Asia, and the Americas today. Ironically, Nigeria, a land blessed with abundant resources, still struggles […]

By Evelyn Areo Africa’s food story is at a crossroads. Despite vast arable land and a youthful population eager to innovate, millions still go hungry. Nigeria, like many countries on the continent, continues to rank high on global hunger indexes even while spending billions on food imports each year. The question is no longer just […]

By Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh President Bola Ahmed Tinubu attendance of Governor Hope Uzodimma’s book launch and legacy projects commissioning at Owerri, Imo State on 30th September 2025, was a demonstration of love and regards for the people of the state and Ndi Igbo in general, more so, in the light of the President’s tight schedules […]

By Polycarp Onwubiko The campaign for Anambra state governorship election in November is gathering momentum. ‎ Public debate for elective positions has become part of the electoral process which many Nigerians  argue helps the electorate  assess the candidates properly before taking a decision ahead of the election. ‎Unfortunately the interesting and enlightened practice is gradually being […]

By Erebi Aboso Nigerians in the diaspora have clamoured inclusion in the voting process given their contributions to the nation’s economy. The call was made at a Town Hall hosted by News Central TV in New York, USA, where Nigerians in diaspora and prominent stakeholders gathered to confront the pressing question: Will Nigeria’s diaspora be […]

Modernity handed us skyscrapers but stole our villages. Industrialization drove efficiency but disrupted presence

By AMINU JAHUN For the Nigerian friends of Cuba, and the Nigerian diplomatic community, September 18, 2025 was a special day. On that date, all Abuja highways led to Monaliza Event Centre, to honour the invitation of Comrade Miriam Morales Palmero, the Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, to commemorate the centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. Former […]

By Ola Taiwo ONE in four pregnancies ends in loss, yet grieving parents are often silenced by stigma and clichés. Awareness begins with the words we choose and with the support we give. Every October, the world pauses to mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to reflect and extend compassion to families […]

For far too long, survivors of rape and incest in Nigeria have faced significant challenges, second trauma: being forced by law and stigma to carry unwanted pregnancies.

By NICK DAZANG  In 2003, on the watch of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the World Values Survey declared Nigeria as home to the world’s happiest people. By 2024, however, Nigeria had plummeted from this endearing and shimmering position to 104 in the happiness index. In spite of this precipitous plunge to the nadir of happiness – […]