Tragedy in custody: The deaths of young miners in Niger State
By OWOLOLA ADEBOLA In the early hours of 17 September 2026, a grim discovery was made in Minna, capital of Nigeria’s mineral-rich Niger State. Thirty-seven young men and boys, arrested days earlier on suspicion of illegal mining, were found dead in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Many of the […]
On the politics of service delivery
NIGERIA NOTES (New Series) By Ladipo Adamolekun “The most reliable method yet invented to ensure that governments provide people with social and economic necessities is called politics” – The Economist (London), March 24th 2007. The salience of the politics of service delivery is aptly put in the above assertion. And I would argue that the […]
Rivers State: Misinterpreting of exclusivity
By Anietie Okon THE brouhaha between the Federal Government and the very upbeat and alert Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, is uncalled for as the primary objective of government is the security of lives and property. This translates to protection from threats and potential threats to the lives of citizens in the concerned state. It […]
How are the mighty fallen by Fani-Kayode
By Femi Fani-Kayode Insults mean nothing to me. They only fuel my resolve and strengthen my determination. They are like water off a duck’s back and neither can they deter me from speaking my mind on any pressing or burning issue no matter how unpopular my position may be. Those that do not have the […]
Nnamdi Kanu: Psychological examination of Biafra self-acclaimed leader
By Ogbonna Chigozie That Nnamdi Kanu speaks for the Igbos is a misconception that has been sold across the world for selfish gains. Kanu, who claims to speak for the Biafra agitators, has proven to be an agent of the western world against the Nigerian Government, his sources of financial income are debatable and also […]
COVID-19: Social distancing, food security, hygiene, path-way to curb pandemic
By Arc. Kabir Ibrahim Good Medical science and technology would have stemmed from the COVID-19 pandemic in the US and most of Europe. I bet the pandemic is defying the abundance of wealth and influence as well as military might. In Africa where extreme poverty and lack of medical facilities can be a serious risk […]
