Campaign DG as organiser, not a Mascot
By Danjuma Daji Presidential campaigns inevitably produce famous faces. But elections are rarely won by famous faces alone. Behind the podiums, rallies, television appearances, posters and social-media trends lies an enormous machinery requiring discipline, logistics, negotiation, intelligence gathering, conflict resolution and coordination. That is why the office of Director-General of a presidential campaign should be […]
Sex Education is Not A Sin: protecting our children starts with conversation
By Ewere Okonta In today’s increasingly permissive world, silence is no longer golden—especially when it comes to the sexuality of our children. It is time we stopped whispering about sex education and started shouting about it in our homes, classrooms, churches, and communities. This is not just a parenting issue. This is a societal emergency. […]
Journalists as killers of strong institutions
Strong institutions are the pride of a nation because they kill the virus of graft. Strong institutions usually emerge from a single-minded determination and decisive action
The pandemic of idiocy: Why I keep breaking my oath of silence on Nigeria
By ELSIE-BERNADETTE ONUBOGU As a diasporan Nigerian, I have sworn — more times than I can count — not to let the news from home touch me. It’s not apathy. It is not a defeatist’ attitude. It is preservation. I know many diasporans who have taken the same attitude and perhaps oaths. I am not alone […]
Why every Lagosian must own July 12
By TAYO OGUNBIYI When most Nigerians talk politics, the conversation usually ends at: “Who will be the President?” or “Who will be Governor?” Yet, the office holder who most directly shapes our daily realities is rarely mentioned. In truth, the Local Government, LG, Chairman or Councillor – those at the grassroots level- are often the most […]
Africa’s Healthcare Crossroads: Why surgery must be part of Universal Health Coverage Agenda
For decades, Africa’s healthcare debates have centered on infectious diseases — malaria, HIV, tuberculosis. But as populations grow
