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Stealing In High Places Worrisome
This indeed is not a pleasant moment for our dear country, given the frenetic pace at which events are unfolding.
Anxiety Over The Soaring Prices Of Bread
With the global price of wheat reaching an unprecedented high at €435, $453, per tonne in the European market, there
EDITORIAL: With Parties’ Primaries Ahead…
Against the backdrop that political party primary elections are a crucial point in a country’s democratic circle, not a few
Indecent Dressing Worsening, Eroding Moral Standards
Globally, indecent dressing has become a distinct phenomenon which has continued to be embraced by more citizens in various age
Advocating Debt Cancellation Amid Profligacy
House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, has said the Conference of Speakers and Heads of African Parliaments, CoSAP, is pushing
Sad Killing Of A Military Couple
It was a bizarre spectacle, the beheading of a pair believed to be military personnel and awaiting to tie the
ASUU-FG: Still, A Quagmire Persists
With the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, extending its ongoing strike by three months, it is an omen of
What Next On Abuja-Kaduna Rail Line?
A recent report has it that the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has completed work on the damaged portion of the
Insecurity: Military Moles On The Prowl
Since 2009, Nigeria has been reeling from serious attacks perpetrated by Boko Haram terrorists group which has degenerated into the
Why Next National Census Must Work
Given the plan, the 2023 population census would hold unhindered. This though is coming with a groundswell of criticisms amid
Celebrating Eid-Ul- Fitr With Nigerians
As Ramadan the holy month of fasting comes to an in the end, Muslims across the globe are celebrating the
Celebrating Eid-Ul- Fitr With Nigerians
As Ramadan the holy month of fasting comes to an in the end, Muslims across the globe are celebrating the
Gun Running Still Persist, Driving Insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has been doing all to develop infrastructure and self-sufficiency in food production through agropreneur programmes and
When Political Parties Become Teller Machines
With the heightened political frenzy as the 2023 general elections draw close, not a few Nigerians have been bothered about
World Malaria Day: Time To Take Action
Malaria, a scourge that has ravaged humanity for several decades, has killed thousands of people annually even as there was
Welcoming Graduates Without Skills
Every year, thousands of Nigerian graduates are turned into the job market with little placements available. In the light of
State Police Still A Raging Issue
For a while, the issue of state police in the country has been on the front burner of national discourse.
State Police Still A Raging Issue
For a while, the issue of state police in the country has been on the front burner of national discourse.
Chrisland School And Other Matters
It is necessary that the world is confronting the evil of child abuse and sundry issues relating peer influence before
NAF Air Crash: One Disaster, Too Many
Nigeria Air Force, NAF, plane that crashed on April 19 cast another pall on our military aviation which has recorded
2023: Prophets Of Doom Heat The Polity
In a couple of months the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, would begin in earnest preparations for the 2023 general
Cross-carpeting As Political Expediency
We are battling with a political dispensation where cross-carpeting has become the order of the day. Politicians now find it
Taking From Buhari’s Easter Message
President Muhammadu Buhari gave an extraordinary message at Easter, one that is customary for leaders in his stature to do.
N4trn Fuel Subsidy: A Disturbing Regime
National Assembly just approved the revised budget of over N20 trillion for the 2022 fiscal year. The revised sum is
Why Nigerians Shouldn’t Bear Arms
Worsening insecurity in the country has further heightened the call for individuals to bear arms against rising calls against the
Appalling Energy Situation In Nigeria
We are dealing with an embarrassing energy situation such that citizens are bothered they have arrived at the precipice with
On Public Office Holders Abusing Authority
Thursday’s event in Anambra State during the inauguration of Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo as governor of the state where the
Disturbing Rise In Aviation Fuel Price
These are not the best of time for air passengers as the prices of domestic airlines keep increasing on a
On Kimberly-Clark’s $100 Million Investment
Remarkably, the United States highlighted that it remained one of the largest foreign investors in Nigeria as leading American brands
On Shut Down Of Money Lending Banks
Decisively, the Federal Government has come down on illegal online money lenders as it is already shutting down some online
Confusing Signals From The Judiciary
Nowadays, courts of coordinate jurisdiction in the country have given different interpretations and opinions in matters that ordinarily were not
Urgent Need To Tackle Ritual Killings
The rate of ritual killings has become so high in our society with the government of the day doing little
Lingering ASUU Strike Another Pain
Since February 14, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has been engaged in a long-drawn disagreement with the Federal
On Current Moves To Amend Constitution
In 2019, the ninth National Assembly had initiated a process to amend the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of
ASUU– FG Drama: Can We Tell Ourselves The Truth?
By Isma’il Alkasim United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, has recommended that 20-25% of the country’s budget should
Russia-Ukraine War: Peace Is Necessary For Our World
Amid the wide ranging call for peace in Ukraine, it appears reaching a truce in the conflict with Russia is
Confusing State Of Petrol Scarcity
Notwithstanding repeated assurances from the nation’s apex oil group, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPC, that it had distributed
Need For Adequate Preparation Ahead 2023 Elections
Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Saturday readjusted the 2023 General Election timetable. This came barely 24 hours after President
Petrol Subsidy: Opacity In Daily Consumption Figures
Over the years, the vexatious subject of petroleum subsidy regime has remained a behemoth hovering over the Nigerian economy in
Attempted Coup In Guinea Bissau: A Call For Caution
Africa remains the continent with the highest number of coups d’état, at least in the history of the twentieth and
Spate Of Ritual Murder: All Hands Must Be On Deck
Growing spate of social vices which are geared towards getting rich quickly among teenagers in Nigeria has remained a throbbing
Igoche Emerges President of Nigeria Basketball Federation
Joel Ajayi The founder of the Mark D Ball championship, Mr Mark Igoche have been elected the new President of
Insecurity: Niger State, A Bad Scenario
In a distressing signal, we are warmed up to a bad omen that has now become a recurring decimal as
Fuel Subsidy Suspension And The Return Of Queues
Many compatriots breathed a sigh of relief when the news of the suspension of subsidy removal by President Buhari broke,
Arms Still Causing Concerns
We are concerned by the report by the Auditor General of the Federation, AuGF , Adolphus Aghughu, which claimed that
Disturbing Dimensions Of Fuel Subsidy Palaver
We are disturbed that one product that can hardly separate Nigerians is fuel. It is much so because it affects
2023: Changing The Equation
With a release of the initial time-table by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, releasing an initial time-table of activities
…As Ransom No Longer Attractive For Kidnappers
Kidnapping as a business enterprise has become one huge market which has continued to expand unimaginably to unexpected limits. Its
Raising Qualification Bar For Presidential Aspirants
Recently, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, stirred conversations across the country on the need to raise
Why APC Factions Must Find Common Ground
Almost nine years after the All Progressives Congress, APC, was formed in a merger with the Action Congress of Nigeria,
