Okuama: When Political Blame Ignores the Constitution, Fuels Blackmail
By Ufuoma Egbe The tragedy of Okuama has left deep wounds. Families have lost loved ones, a community has suffered devastation, and several Okuama leaders have remained in detention for an agonising period. Their plight deserves justice, compassion and sustained public attention. But precisely because the tragedy is so painful, it must not become an […]
The imperialism of foreign religions
By Austin Orette While Africans opine about imperialism of the west and others, the least talked about and the most lethal of all the isms, is the imperialism of religion in African society. We can criticize our tribes; we can criticize our politicians and politics but the moment we try to examine the role of […]
Wall of hatred, embellished Biafra stories and lies
By Dr. Austin Orette I don’t enjoy replying to these incendiary and caustic postings of Biafrans. For us to move forward, someone has to do it. All the blame for Biafra must go to those who started Biafra and are still in denial to this day and blames everyone who has any observation to the […]
Avoiding Demolition in Nigeria: Six legal safeguards every Lagos investor should know
Udochi Nwagboso Esq, Lead Consultant at Verified Properties Limited, distilled her team’s decades of experience into six clear safeguards that keep bulldozers away.
How ACC 2025 sparked Africa’s next chapter of self-reliance
Under the resonant theme “Leading with Ubuntu: African Youth Transforming the Continent,” the event became a living testament to a truth we at CorpsAfrica hold dear
Nigeria National Honours Awards: Making a case for Matthew Okpebholo
By Andrew Eigbedion The Nigerian Presidency 3 weeks ago released the official list of 101 awardees for the 2025 Democracy Day National Honours, recognizing Nigerians, both living and dead, who have made significant contributions to the nation’s democratic journey and overall progress of the country. The Nigerian National Honours are a set of orders and […]
In the dark: Why electricity is the missing link in Nigeria’s revival
By JUDE DIKE In the endless cycles of policy drafts, committee reports, and national rebirth promises that define Nigerian governance, one truth remains glaring and painfully unresolved: Nigeria cannot and will not fix itself without fixing its power sector. Accessible, reliable electricity is not just a convenience, it is the protagonist in the grand narrative of national […]
Family insurance: Your invisible superhero
Imagine your family has a special superhero who shows up whenever money is needed. That superhero is called insurance.
Revolutionary return of sanitary culture in Abia
By EBERE UZOUKWA True leadership is often revealed not in the grand gestures, but in the quiet, decisive actions that touch everyday lives. In Abia State, Governor Alex Chioma Otti has once again demonstrated such leadership by restoring the long-abandoned house-to-house sanitary inspection service. This bold move signals a return to the essential values of public health, […]
Combating deepfake videos: A fight for Nigeria’s soul
By MUKHTAR MADOBI Lately, a disturbing video clip made the rounds across Nigerian social media. It showed men in Nigerian Army uniforms purportedly escorting cattle in Yelewata, Benue State. The voice-over, laced with sarcasm, bemoaned how soldiers were protecting cows instead of citizens. In a country already grappling with farmer-herder tensions, displaced communities, and a fragile security […]
State creation: matters arising
“Devolution is not about weakening the centre; it is about empowering the grassroots to strengthen the whole nation.” By Benjamin Mokwunye The history of state creation in Nigeria is a convoluted one, marked by complexities, political struggles, ethnic considerations, ever-changing government priorities, and regional interests. These are realities everyone living in Nigeria knows all too […]
Powering Nigeria’s future through energy security
By AWAAL GATA There are moments in a nation’s history when a single bold decision rewires the entire system and restores sanity to an industry long ruled by chaos. For Nigeria, that moment arrived in May 2023, when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made the daring choice to remove the petrol subsidy. That decision, painful as it was […]
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) takes over human roles
The discussion at the moment should be the survival of professions and professionals in the age of artificial intelligence
Razaq Olushola Ajala : Building legacy of educational transformation in Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye
In Nigeria today, access to quality education is almost a privilege. A child needs fairly comfortable parents or good relatives to attend good schools and enjoy high-standard education.
Progress, plans and results: Agoha’s command at IBEDC
Strong indications have emerged that the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, is on track to deepen its financial strength by the end of 2025.
How FRSC secured Secretariat of AARSLA for Nigeria
By Abdul Jelil Adebayo Dateline was June 26-27, 2025. Venue was Lusaka, Zambia. Event was the 1st General Assembly of the Continental Road Safety body of 20 African countries. Nigeria came out of it smiling as the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed came back with the trophy of the Permanent Secretariat of all Road Safety Lead […]
