Restoring trust, strengthening intelligence: The quiet transformation of Nigeria’s SSS under Adeola Ajayi
There are institutions whose work is so closely intertwined with national security. that much of what they do must necessarily remain outside the public gaze. The Department of State Services (DSS) is one such institution
On English as the Sole Medium of Instruction in Nigerian Schools: Other perspectives
The decision of the 69th National Council on Education (NCE) to cancel the National Language Policy has met with great condemnation
When discipline fails the uniform
There are moments in a nation’s life when acts of institutional recklessness force us to pause and ask uncomfortable questions
What Big Brother Naija teaches us about the generation it entertains
By Uchechukwu Orji When Ololade “Kayvee” Olajide walked away from Big Brother Naija in 2021 after just one week, citing overwhelming anxiety, he did more than exit a reality show. He ignited conversations about mental health, authenticity, and the psychological costs of living under constant surveillance. For years, critics have dismissed Big Brother Naija as frivolous […]
Sports, Politics and Power: The unyielding Spirit of Dudu Orumen
By Zik Zulu Okafor Godwin Dudu Orumen’s choice was clear. Even from childhood. For way back in primary school in Delta state, he had become ecstatic with the heroics of star athletes and footballers. So, Dudu, as he is fondly called, was made for sports. And it will be his calling ; a trade he […]
Governor Yusuf: Two years of transformative leadership reshaping Kano’s destiny
By Adedayo Olalekan Two years after assuming office, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has carved a distinct mark in the sands of time – combining compassion with courage, and vision with pragmatism. His administration, defined by its focus on infrastructure renewal, educational reform, healthcare improvement, and economic empowerment, has set Kano on a new […]
