2026 Peace Day: Peace begins in the classroom
By Olalekan A. Babatunde Today is the International Day of Peace, a day the world dedicated to observe and strengthen the ideals of peace and to reflect on the state of conflict and violence within and among nations and peoples. This year’s theme is “Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.” For Nigeria, the […]
Interrogating Cross River’s two years of socio-economic struggles
By KALU OKORONKWO With Cross River State marking Governor Bassey Otu’s second year in office on May 29, 2025, there are compelling reasons to critically evaluate his administration’s performance under the All Progressives Congress, APC. After two years in office, economic indicators in Cross River State show a discontent as Otu’s optimism and the public’s pessimism […]
Fertility Isn’t Just a Woman’s Burden: Let’s rethink the blame culture
Our cultural lens often views fertility as a woman’s responsibility. The result? Women are blamed, shamed, sometimes even abandoned
2027: 2 costly mistakes Peter Obi can’t afford to make
Peter Obi has remained the beautiful bride of Nigerian politics since 2022, when he dumped the major opposition party, PDP, for the LP
June 12: The Irony, pains, and controversy of Nigeria’s Democracy Day
Until Nigeria becomes a country where votes count, freedom is protected, and justice is served, June 12 will remain not a celebration, but a contradiction.
‘Miracle Centres’ and illusion of merit
By CHRIS AGBEDO In the peculiar parlance of Nigeria’s educational landscape, the term ‘miracle centre’ is not a metaphor. It is not a nickname for excellence or innovation. It is a cynical euphemism for corruption, an established system of academic fraud that enables students to pass public examinations through organised malpractice. These so-called miracle centres, […]
