By Anthony Okechukwu  The Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act 2015, which was signed into law by the Federal Government, outlawed the practice of female genital mutilation in Nigeria; nonetheless, the crime is still common and victims are often left in silence. In this write up, the pains of victims, and how enforcement of the law has […]

By Abdul Jelil Adebayo Ignorance is not an excuse, it is always  advisable to always put on a thinking cap before discussing and taking a conclusive stand on government agencies. The court ruled that FRSC can’t seize document or driver’s license without intending to change the motorist to competent court. Those who are not happy […]

By Teddy Onyjuwe The storm currently shaking Nigeria’s Senate began quietly on December 8, 2023, when Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, paid a visit to the residence of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. According to her, that encounter morphed into one of unwanted sexual advances. The matter stayed private for over a year, until […]

By Randy Owen  In the face of political distrust, upheaval, and societal uncertainty, there exist leaders who frise above the turbulence of their times to deliver stability, order, and progress in sand of history. For Rivers State, that leader is the person of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), whose appointment as Sole Administrator marked not […]

Decorated, should I still be home to Akparemogbene as my home? Or should I be home to your home in your home in the mangrove forest?

By Suleiman Adamu In Nigeria’s dynamic democratic landscape, where leadership often teeters between self-interest and public service, few figures emerge as true exemplars of covenantal representation. Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, CON, affectionately known as “Musa 313,” stands as a beacon of intellectual rigour, empathy, and impactful delivery. Representing Niger East Senatorial District, he has woven […]

By Olamide Apejoye Billionaire businessman and chairman of the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, addressed an expanded session of the National Economic Council (NEC) in Abuja on Thursday, March 22, 2018. At the session, Gates reminded Nigeria of the importance of making tangible investments in human capital, especially education, by saying that, “to anchor the economy […]

With ‘Songs From My Root – Volume 1: Songs of Origin’, Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer Abioye Abdulrazaq stepped into new creative territory

By ENEWARIDIDEKE EKANPOU The phenomenon of Africans migrating to different Western countries is a plague African countries are afflicted with. Border tensions and misgovernance in post-independent African countries constantly provoke thoughts of transnational migration in Africa. Transnational migration, terminologically recognised as ‘Japa’, is a single-minded survivalist move towards self-actualisation and social belonging.  Similarly, vindictively twisted thoughts […]

By Jack Okude  Bashir Bayo Ojulari, a mechanical engineer versed in the ecosystem of oil and gas, has spent roughly four months on the beat as Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). And if morning shows the day, as ideally it should, then the nation’s oil and gas behemoth […]

Since his inauguration in 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on bold economic reforms aimed at sanitising the hitherto erratic monetary policy Somersaults in Nigeria.

By Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika The nine local government areas of Delta North district that make up the proposed Anioma State The renewed advocacy for the creation of Anioma State has ignited robust discussions concerning linguistic affinity, geopolitical alignment, and broader socio-economic and political considerations. In this context, Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, an Ukwuani dialect speaker, linguist, development expert, […]

By O’TEGA OGRA Economic reform is never painless.  Every nation that has had to correct profound distortions has faced the same choice: take the hard medicine early, or delay and pay much more later. In times of public frustration, it is tempting to reach for the “gentle” option (the idea of gradual change) being pushed […]

By Adamu Musa Abdulkadir The air is thick with expectations. The smoke is everywhere and the fire appears not far off. The buzz is deafening, and now rising to a crescendo: Jonathan is Coming! Jonathan is Coming! Expectedly the jury is already out in full force with many pundits, commentators and self styled political strategists […]

By ADETORO BANWO The 80th anniversary of China and the international community’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression highlight the fundamental principles that shape China’s foreign policy. China consistently upholds peaceful coexistence, respect for national sovereignty, and non-interference in other nations’ affairs as core elements, which the international community should actively safeguard and uphold.  The 14-year […]