How intelligence, technology, VCRU are closing in on Auchi–Okene kidnappers
By AKINDELE ADEGEBO For years, the Auchi–Okene–Abuja highway and its surrounding communities have carried a reputation that no Nigerian traveller would wish to associate with a journey home: the fear of being watched, followed, and intercepted by men who know the roads, the settlements, and the forests better than almost anyone. For criminal gangs operating […]
Our leaders do not care
By SUNNY IKHIOYA They did not care in the past. They do not care now, and most likely, they will never care in the future. According to Vilfredo Pareto, Italian sociologist, they “are the small number of individuals who, in each sphere of activity, have succeeded and have arrived at a higher echelon in the professional […]
Compulsory voting is not the answer Nigeria needs right now
By Ezenwa Nwagwu The House of Representatives recently made headlines with a proposed legislation that could criminalize non-voting in Nigeria. Surprisingly, the Bill was sponsored by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen. Since the news broke, it has stirred intense debate across the country, with many Nigerians questioning its fairness. On the […]
The globalised Izonebi Alfred who globalises Ijaw culture
By Enewaridideke Ekanpou Thoughts journeying poetically today like Jp Clark in ‘The casualties’ I must say that the Ijaw highlife musicians are not only those who are dead; the Ijaw highlife musicians also include those who are still alive.The Ijaw highlife musicians are not only those who use ultra-modern musical instruments; neither are they only […]
Kemsan acres celebrates 6th anniversary with evolve conference, inspires emerging realtors
By Asiwaju Ezra Ibadan, Nigeria – Leading real estate firm, Kemsan Acres Global Limited, marked its 6th anniversary on Saturday, May 17, with a transformative event — the Evolve Conference — held at the International Conference Center, University of Ibadan. The conference served as both a celebration and a platform to mentor and inspire aspiring […]
Politics of JAMB failure and Nigerian child’s right to education
By TAIWO AKINLAMI The recent outcry over the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results has reignited public concern about Nigeria’s crumbling educational system. With over 1.95 million candidates sitting for UTME, only 21.5 per cent scored above 200, while a staggering 78.5 per cent scored below the university benchmark. This has provoked nationwide anger, complaints of […]
