Nigeria’s reform moment: Building strong institutions that deliver results
By OLAKUNLE ELATUYI Economic reforms may impress on paper, but citizens judge them at the market, in the workplace, and through public services. For the Tinubu administration, the test of subsidy removal, foreign exchange reforms, tax changes, and fiscal adjustments is whether they make life more affordable, create jobs, and improve services amid insecurity and cost-of-living […]
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
