Insecurity: When Sokoto State Govt. took the bold step By AMINU GARKOi
Over the years, insecurity has been a major challenge to the nation. On daily basis, the nation’s media space is awash with news of kidnappings, […]
Features
Governor Sule, Lafia Fly Over/Underpass and Critics
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Recently, the Nasarawa State Government under the able leadership of Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, commenced the construction of flyover […]
The dangers of establishing State Police in Nigeria under current governance conditions By UMAR ARDO Ph.D
The proposal to establish State Police in Nigeria has sparked a contentious debate due to the concerns surrounding the persisting abuse of power by […]
Niger Delta region and NDDC’s agricultural initiatives By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI
For many years, there exist a veiled agreement that one of the perverse and unintended consequences of the discovery of oil in Nigeria are […]
Nigerians bid Ezeife farewell, pass baton to Governor Soludo, Anambra State By LAW MEFOR
The grand burial plan of the late sage, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, is tripartite. The first is the national burial, which just concluded in Abuja; […]
How I acquired degree inside Ikoyi Prisons, returned home free – Ex-inmate
When he was arrested and remanded at the Ikoyi custodial facility 10 years ago for an alleged crime, his future looked bleak but with […]
Justice Ahmad Belgore: That compassionate lawyer in Kano By YUSHAU A. SHUAIB
He heartily observed the fast from the first to the last day of Ramadan. Throughout the 30 days, from 10 March to 9 April […]
The Senator Al-Makura that I Know By DANJUMA JOSEPH
It was William Shakespeare, who rightly observed that “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them” This […]
Daylight Saving Time in the UK: How UK-based Nigerians see it
By NGUHER KENDRA ITYOACHIMIN, from Bournemouth – Daylight saving time, also known as summer time, refers to the act of advancing clocks to make better […]
Transformative power of NDDC board and management By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI
This piece was inspired by a recent statement credited to Barr Chiedu Ebie, Chairman of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), made to a delegation […]
Radiation: From dishwasher, microwave oven to phone, mankind faces health threat By FUNMILOLA GBOTEKU
In today’s world, most youths and adults daily expose themselves to Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) produced by electrical appliances, power lines, wiring in buildings, […]
Rising Inflation: Which way out ? By OKEOGHENE AKUBUIKE
Beatrice Samuel just like most Nigerians laments every time she goes to the market because of the incessant increase in prices of food items. […]
Governor Soludo vs Obi of Onitsha: Constitutional order on trial in Anambra State By LAW MEFOR
Since taking office on March 17, 2022, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has encountered difficulties establishing peace and order in Anambra state. When Soludo took office […]
The importance of history, the bloody coup of January 15th, 1966 and a tribute to our heroes past By FEMI FANI-KAYODE
Nigeria is the only country in the world in which history is not taught. This policy has done us much harm and represents perhaps […]
FLASHBACK: My life or His Publicity? When Zulum made a call By ISA GUSAU
Our boss, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, my family and closest friends wouldn’t like what I am about to publicly reveal. I deeply apologise. Last week, […]
Warri quadruplet And Tantita’s examples By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI
As globally defined, Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) is an ethical framework in which individuals or corporations are accountable for fulfilling their civic duty and taking […]
Cotonou degrees and our wimpy education policy, By HASSAN GIMBA
Last week, we got a dose of what investigative journalism ought to be. Umar Audu, a promising young journalist, proved to be an outstanding […]
Return of military rule to West Africa and what the political class must do to save democracy By LAW MEFOR
A pro-democracy organisation called Save Democracy Group – West Africa (SDG–WA) recently issued a press statement alerting the public to the ongoing military takeovers that […]
Plateau Christmas killings, genocide and growing need for state and community police By LAW MEFOR
The killing of about 200 people on the Plateau on Christmas Eve has once again highlighted how helpless Nigerians have become in the face of […]
Critical thinking and skepticism for children in Africa By LEO IGWE
Whenever skepticism is discussed, reference is often made to adults, university students and staff, scholars, and intellectuals. Skepticism is a topic for philosophers or […]