By VICTOR-BANDELE DADA The phenomenon of terrorism, the calculated use of violence intended to create fear and achieve political objectives, has persisted throughout human history as a recurring expression of conflict and instability. Although terrorism is commonly associated with the post September 11 era, its origins extend far beyond contemporary geopolitical realities. Understanding terrorism in […]

By MANUEL KEITA As the war in Ukraine grinds on, its shadow is lengthening across the Mediterranean. Leaked intelligence and investigative reports reveal a growing Ukrainian military and technical presence in western Libya. While this deployment is widely seen as part of a shadow war against Russian interests, its immediate consequences are of concern to […]

By Prof. Mannixs E. Paul There is an old saying that when one person drowns in a river, it does not prevent others from drinking from that same river. Yet there is a far greater tragedy than a single loss of life, the tragedy of a society gradually losing its reverence for life itself. Across […]

Insecurity remains a major factor in the growing poverty in Nigeria. It is one of the most visible indicators of social instability. Many farmers are unable to access their lands, leaving harvests uncollected, while travellers often move with a sense of uncertainty.

Communities organise donations, religious centres hold emergency fundraisers, and relatives sell properties just to rescue loved ones