By Seun Oketooto The drums have quietened, the chants have settled, the sacred Aare crown has been returned to its chamber and Olojo Festival of 2025 has gracefully come to an end in Ile-Ife, the cradle of Yoruba civilization. Yet, as the echoes of history fade into memory, one must ask the critical question: Olojo Festival […]

By Abidex Femi When you empower the youth, you empower the future of a nation.”  These words, often echoed in policy discussions, find real meaning in the work of Hon. Ayodele Olawande, Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development. In a country where young people make up more than half of the population, leadership that speaks directly […]

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 who […]

By Joseph Ushie A renowned Professor and former Dean of Arts at the University of Uyo, Professor Joseph A. Ushie, FANA, has lauded the book Beneath the Surface – Essays on Nigeria’s Chequered Journey by Dr DakukuPeterside and provided a comprehensive review of it. In that review, he states,  Beneath the Surface – Essays on […]

By Ailara Owolabi Abdulrafiu In the hierarchy of human needs, housing is a basic necessity, widely accepted as the second most important after food. Everyone deserves shelter and a place to call home—a cornerstone of well-being and human dignity that reflects one’s identity and values. Speaking about his single-storey, red-brick house built in 1945 in […]

By Toby Prince  As Plato aptly stated, “Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance.” This profound assertion underscores the necessity of wisdom to distinguish belief from truth. Without clear understanding, opinions, no matter how well-intentioned, remain elusive and inherently subjective, lacking the objectivity required for transformative progress.  To transition from ignorance to knowledge, rigorous […]

By Bello Bala Shagari Mr. Minister, We all celebrated your appointment as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, largely because many of us know you as a man of action, someone whose record in Rivers State speaks for itself. We believe that under your leadership, Abuja will experience a new wave of transformation toward […]

By DEYEMI SAKA It was on a ride from Zuba to Minna in 2013 that I had a very profound encounter which I will cherish for as long as I live. I’ve been in Abuja for a while and it was customary for me to go to Minna to see a boss who is always quick […]

The world owes Nigeria the respect of listening not to those who profit from division, but to those who live every day in coexistence

By Olufemi Aduwo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) occupies a pivotal position in Nigeria’s democracy, entrusted with the solemn responsibility of ensuring that the voices of citizens are accurately captured, counted, and respected. Leadership of this institution should not be a mere procedural formality; it demands a rare combination of integrity, operational competence, and […]