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, […]
Fani-Kayode, the 1966 coup and a diatribe against the Igbo
By KALU OKORONKWO More than 60 years after surviving a civil war that nearly shattered its fragile unity, Nigeria deserves truth, context and healing, not narratives that inflame ethnic suspicion. History must be approached with care and intellectual honesty, supported by evidence from multiple credible sources, not deployed as a weapon of political convenience. Divisive […]
Upholding medical accountability in Nigeria
By SAMUEL OJIAKOR The death of Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, one of the twin sons of the renowned author, Chimamanda Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege on January 7, 2026 is an undeniable and unforgettable tragedy that will continue to mount intense scrutiny on Nigeria’s healthcare services. This harrowing incident no doubt would have a long-term […]
That blood, tears may reduce on our roads
By MOSHOOD ISAMOTU By the time the number of road crash fatalities that occurred across Nigeria during the 2025 year-end activities to date is finally computed, it will be gut-wrenching, eerie and blood-chilling. From Jigawa to Abakaliki, Omu-Ekiti, and Itu in Akwa Ibom State, and indeed across the country, it was as if the roads were […]
Why we need a new specialist for the Nigerian patient
The patient is massive — the “Giant of Africa” — standing tall, boisterous, and bursting with visible energy. But a trained eye would spot the tremors immediately
Abuja is selling its future one park at a time
Abuja stands at a critical turning point. Not from war or disaster, but from deliberate choices that convert parks and green areas into
