THE Nigerian Senate, a crucial pillar of democracy, stands at a crossroads. Once a revered institution, the Senate finds itself…
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ORGANISED crime in Nigeria is like a tap root with its grip firm and difficult to detach, all thanks to…
DO people follow titles, or do they follow courage? What role does integrity play in the essence of true leadership?…
BEFORE and since Nigeria gained independence, the quest for balanced regional development has been a persistent challenge. The vast disparities…
LIKE other liberal democracies, Nigeria’s democratic system thrives on the existence of a vibrant and functional opposition. However, the current…
DEMOCRACY thrives on transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. The legislature, as the guardian of democratic governance, plays a…
THE global race for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy is swiftly redrawing the contours of economic and technological power, ushering in…
THE Israel-Palestine-Hamas conflict is one of the most enduring and complex disputes in modern history. Its roots lie in centuries…
THE stark reality of unavoidable price hikes has woven itself into the fabric of the average Nigeria’s daily existence, a…
My Dear 2024, LETTER writing may be a lost art in this digital age, yet there are moments when the…
THE recent furore generated by the tax reform bills sponsored by the Tinubu administration has elicited the need to look…
IN the heart of West Africa, where the echoes of drums narrate ancient tales of resilience, hope, and ambition, one…
IN reflecting on Nigeria’s leadership journey, Bishop Matthew Kukah, a Catholic priest, activist, and philosopher, delivers a searing observation: “Almost…
NIGERIA’s economy is charting a course from the tempestuous waters of the “Red Zone,” a realm of acute instability filled…
WHEN voices rise in waves of protest, deeper wounds are laid bare—truths woven into our laws and ethics, waiting to…
A MILITARY officer who served as Nigeria’s Aviation Minister between 1985 and 1993 during the Babangida years once remarked that…
THE challenges in Nigeria’s educational sector are complex and pressing, encompassing poor quality, inadequate funding, limited access, and an outdated…
EACH year, the Nobel Prize emerges as a global celebration of human achievement, recognising exceptional contributions to progress across various…
THE ongoing economic crisis has reached every corner of the nation, touching the rich and poor, urban and rural dwellers…
NIGERIA is grappling with a multitude of significant challenges, each akin to a ‘ticking time bomb’ that threatens national stability.…