By UMAR BALA On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, I attended the inaugural Voice of Nigeria, VON, Security Summit in Abuja, themed “Renewed Hope Agenda: Citizens’ Engagement and National Security.” I was privileged to be among the selected youth participants who engaged directly with the keynote speaker, General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff. In […]

As columnist using the pen name Sad Sam, his popular weekly column, “This Nigeria” in the Sunday Times which he also edited, was a must read

By Charles Aniagwu As Governor Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori turns 62 on June 19, 2025, the people of Delta State celebrate not just the milestone of age, but the enduring impact of a leader whose governance has brought transformation, hope, and responsible leadership. Born on June 19, 1963, Governor Oborevwori has proven himself a true […]

By SUNNY IKHIOYA It is important that we get the message of June 12 right and situate it on the proper side of history.  The heroism of Chief Moshood Abiola in the whole scheme of things was just an accident of history. It was a situation of two bosom friends at different ends of a struggle […]

By Wisdom Okubo In the growing conversation around equity in African education technology, one critical question remains insufficiently asked: Who gets to shape the future of learning on our continent—and in what language? As the founder of Okubo Wisdom Legacies, a LangTech venture dedicated to preserving and revitalizing indigenous African languages, I have watched with […]

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By Yusuff Adebisi As Nigeria battles rising tobacco-related illnesses and deaths, public health experts are calling on the federal government to adopt a harm reduction approach, citing stark policy outcomes from New Zealand and South Africa as cautionary tales and models for reform. A new policy report titled A Tale of Two Nations, authored by […]

By GRACE ABAYOMI The account of Abdulrasheed Bawa in his book on the Petroleum Subsidy regime fraud is unnerving. From the little details to case studies, and the mechanisms for perpetuating fraud by oil marketers, it offers valuable insights not just into what transpired during the period of investigation, but also provides advisories on some of […]

By ARIZE NWOBU Six major factors enable economic growth and development and prosperity in a nation. They are, available resources, innovations, external influences, leadership, fiscal policy and monetary policy.  It’s important to note that the factors are not listed in any particular order. The optimisation of the resources of a country engender economic growth, development and […]

By DAHIRU LAWAL “You should attend the police award ceremony!”  My good friend and staunch supporter, Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, Zayd ibn Isah, casually suggested the above during the naming ceremony of my first child, Hammad. Later, he followed up with a formal invitation via WhatsApp. If there’s anyone I know who nurtures relationships with genuine […]

By DARE OJEPE  As we mark two years since President Bola Tinubu assumed office, it is essential to evaluate his administration’s impact on Nigeria’s youth, a vital segment of the nation’s future. From the lens of students and young professionals, several initiatives and policies stand out, particularly the introduction of student loans, grants for technical education students, […]

By Justice Faloye  Watching the popular blogger, Very Dark Man’s video of the latest Benue massacre, his Cowrie neck and hand bands, an emblem of the Original African civilization, made me wonder whether this generation could go beyond its symbolism to stop the cultural annihilation of Africans that started 4,000yrs ago in Eurasia, which is […]

By Enewaridideke Ekanpou From Tompolo shockers have also come to Nigeria but these shockers vary in their categories and weights. Among many recorded shockers, campaigning for President Tinubu ‘morning yet on creation day’ is the greatest shocker from Tompolo. Many Nigerians are still in shock over Tompolo’s swift morning steps on this path. Must a […]

By Alade Aromashodu The Ojude-Oba festival, a significant cultural celebration held annually in some parts of Southwest, Nigeria with peparations of the festival begin weeks in advance with various age groups and social clubs making arrangements for their participation. The festival is beyond mere entertainment and powerful unifying force for the Ijebu, bringing together families and […]

By Dipo Aliu Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is one of the most critical economic indicators that reflect a country’s economic health. It determines the total value of goods and services produced within a nation over a specific period. Nigeria, despite its abundant natural resources and large population, struggles with a relatively low GDP compared to other […]