The Nativity: Why Mary belongs to us all
By Valentine Obienyem As our chaplain, Fr. Chigozie Jidere, proclaimed today’s Gospel on the genealogy of Jesus, my mind went to the story of Hecataeus of Miletus. Within the colossal inner halls of the temple of Amun at Egyptian Thebes, Hecataeus boasted to the priests that he could trace his lineage back sixteen generations to […]
Fencing Nigeria’s borders: A strategic imperative for national security
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 […]
Saluting Uncle Sam at 90, By Mohammed Haruna
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
Oborevwori: The People’s Governor at 62
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 […]
June 12 is not all about Abiola
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 […]
Why the future of African EdTech must be written in African languages
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 […]
