By Godsknow Pereye In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian politics and governance, few individuals embody the spirit of grassroots mobilization, strategic influence, and civic responsibility as profoundly as Gift Johnbull. Currently serving as the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Community Engagement (South-South), Johnbull has carved a niche for herself as a […]

By EZINWANNE ONWUKA  When the Federal Government removed fuel subsidy two years ago, many Nigerians braced for tough times as this singular action triggered a ripple effect on virtually every aspect of life. Fuel prices skyrocketed and left many of us struggling to fill our tanks. Prices of goods and services shot up overnight. The cost […]

By John Mayaki When Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo appointed Barr. Musa Ikhilor as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), three months ago, many were left wondering. His name wasn’t one that resonated loudly in Edo State’s political circles, yet he was entrusted with the engine room of the administration. Now, as the […]

By CHERECHI NWABUEZE Maternal mortality rates remain alarmingly high worldwide, with nearly 95 per cent of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Most of these deaths are preventable, yet progress in addressing the issue has been slow.  A groundbreaking study that I led has shed new light on the awareness and factors influencing the […]

By NICK DAZANG If genius is hallmarked by uncommon creativity and profusion of ideas, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration could pass for one. Since its advent some two years ago, the administration has been prolific. Consider the catalogue of its exertions: the withdrawal of subsidy on petrol on his Inauguration Day; the hike in electricity […]

Nigeria is a cash-driven economy. Yet, today, when cash is needed, the default option isn’t the bank’s ATM but the nearest Point-of-Sale, POS, agent. ATMs, once the backbone of convenience banking, now sit idle, often empty, gathering dust, while POS agents offer the only real alternative for cash withdrawals. In a cash-driven economy, ATMs have become […]

By Palash Kausher In 2025, Nigeria’s northwest and northeast regions have witnessed a concerning surge in kidnapping incidents. This troubling trend not only endangers lives and disrupts communities but also reflects a broader shift in the operational models of bandit groups and insurgent organizations. As security forces and policymakers grapple with these challenges, understanding the evolving […]

By Afusat Kassim On Monday, February 9, 2025, one of Nigeria’s well-known online publications published a piece which left me wondering whether it was really from the same platform I have always respected. Writing ostensibly in response to a piece on Cardoso’s first eleven, it published a piece that was to put it mildly, heavy […]

By Dr Doris Ochei “The best protection any woman can have… is courage.” — Elizabeth Cady Stanton A year has passed since the world bid farewell to Her Royal Majesty, Obi Martha Dunkwu, the famous and unforgettable Omu Anioma. Interestingly, even after a year, the warmth of her indomitable spirit still shines radiantly in our […]

By Eric Ugbor  One  of the characteristics of party politics is the strength for political parties to outwit each other in order to endear themselves in the heart of the masses.  To achieve this, opposition parties continually beam their searchlight on the ruling party in order to excavate points for criticism.  The essence therefore, is […]