The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faces a formidable challenge in the forthcoming 21st of September Edo State governorship election, with the commission’s chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, playing a pivotal role in its effectiveness. The stakes are high, as the…
Hyperinflation has gripped Nigeria with a ferocity that undermines the very fabric of society. Characterised by an uncontrollable rise in prices, hyperinflation reveals the dire state of our economy, driven largely by an excessive money supply that far exceeds the…
Nigeria has earned a notorious reputation for unchecked violence and murderous mayhem, perpetuated by non-state actors who seem to operate with impunity. The latest report from the Observatory of Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA) paints a grim picture: 55,910 civilians…
The catastrophic flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State, which has submerged large parts of the city and displaced over 200,000 people, underscores the urgent need for Nigeria to reevaluate and strengthen its flood management strategies. Nearly 30 years after the Alau…
The core of the #EndBadGovernance protests that rocked Nigeria in August were in the inability of Nigeria’s poor to sustain their demands over time, a factor that emphasises the need for both national and local governments to engage earnestly with…
The recent floods in Nigeria, particularly in the North East, have unleashed a devastating trail of death and destruction, leaving countless lives lost and entire communities submerged. The sheer scale of the disaster poses the urgent need for comprehensive disaster…
Since the turnaround maintenance of the Port Harcourt Refinery began in 2021, there has been a continuous stream of promises regarding the project’s completion and the subsequent restart of the facility’s production. Despite the change in administrations and numerous ministers,…
The recent decision to increase the petrol price by the NNPC is tone deaf, and nothing short of a betrayal of the Nigerian populace. This reckless move is a stark reminder of how disconnected the ruling elite is from the…
Nigeria has earned a notorious reputation for unchecked violence and murderous mayhem, perpetuated by non-state actors who seem to operate with impunity. The latest report from the Observatory of Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA) paints a grim picture: 55,910 civilians…
In a move that threatens to stymie the academic ambitions of countless young Nigerians, Professor Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education, recently announced a significant policy shift. Effective from 2025, no Nigerian child under the age of 18 will be…
