Once upon a time I have been assailed and tempted.Terminologically. Neologically. ‘Transliterstively’. Defensively.

By EMMANUEL ONWUBIKO  Categorical imperative, in the ethics of the 18th-century German philosopher Immanuel Kant, founder of critical philosophy, a rule of conduct that is unconditional or absolute for all agents, the validity or claim of which does not depend on any desire or end. “Thou shalt not steal,” for example, is categorical, as distinct from […]

By Prof Mondy Gold To overcome Nigeria’s political and economic stagnation, we must acknowledge a crucial reality: without mental and emotional restructuring, structural reforms will not lead to lasting progress. Nigeria’s challenges extend beyond infrastructure and institutions—they stem from a collective mindset that addresses symptoms rather than causes, favors religiosity over strategy, and accepts resignation […]

But what if AI’s most urgent role isn’t disruption, but empathy?

By SUNDAY BABATUNDE  It is time for Mudashiru Obasa to move on and allow the Lagos State House of Assembly to breathe. His removal as Speaker on Monday, January 13, 2025, was a result of allegations of misconduct and financial misappropriation leveled against him by his own colleagues. His exit was not a minor decision—37 out of […]

By Femi Falana  Section 35 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 and article 6 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights Ratification and Enforcement Act Cap A9 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 guarantee the personal liberty of every person in Nigeria. Even though the right to personal liberty may […]

By Ochonu Ochonu In a world where innovation and progress are the hallmarks of success, one man is redefining the landscape of Nigeria’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Charles Odii, the dynamic leader of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), is orchestrating a transformative revolution that is empowering entrepreneurs, creating jobs, […]

Behind every successful digital transformation, there’s a critical player making it all possible: the Business Analyst

I grew into adulthood in the late 1980s while schooling at the then-prestigious Kafanchan Teachers College. I can unequivocally state that throughout the early to late 1980s, Nigeria was relatively a happy place to live. Sophisticated crimes like terrorism, kidnappings, and extreme cases of murder that have now engulfed our nation were practically non-existent. As students […]

By Justice Faloye  The African Sociocultural Harmony and Enlightenment (ASHE) Foundation think tank created by paramount Southern and Middlebelt cultural custodians, have raised alarm that the call for Sharia in Yorubaland goes beyond religious or tribal issues. In a statement released by ASHE Foundation President, Prince Justice Faloye stated that the calls backed by the […]

Sub-Saharan Africa is at a critical juncture. The majority of urban residents rely on non-sewered sanitation (NSS) systems, pit latrines, septic tanks, manual emptying services

By SETONJI DAVID The world set aside January 27 every year as International Holocaust Remembrance Day to remember one of the worst human tragedies of all times. The holocaust was a systematic genocide against European Jew population during the second world war, carried out by the Nazi party of Germany as led by Adolph Hitler, the […]

By Okanga Agila Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari Abubakar’s life has been shaped by a profound sense of purpose, driven by his strong faith and upbringing. As a devout Muslim, he was deeply influenced by the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Prophet (PBH), as well as the exemplary life of his late father, Alhaji Abubakar […]

By Olabisi Akani This is not the best of times for Nigerians who hold divergent views on national issues from the federal government to express them, or members of groups with self-determination agenda to double down on their agitation, because this administration is not taking any prisoners. There is a pungent odor of intolerance in […]

By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi  In November 2024, the Federal Government made a landmark stride toward addressing the persistent challenge of Almajiri and out-of-school children in Nigeria.   The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education, NCAOOSCE, with the support of the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, successfully organised a three-day retreat focused on finding […]