Despite great rebuttals against the racist rhetoric that Africa is a country, experience proves otherwise. The continent suffers under the hegemony of corruption and greed. Days ago, an Ugandan Senator, Protazio Begumisa showed off a wooden bridge he ‘constructed’ for his…
Contrary to its beginnings, the Organised Labour Unions have fallen into a pattern of protests that collapse quickly with little concession on the part of the government, as they often worry about themselves without considering the plight of over 240 million…
Nation in distress: The urgent need for economic and security relieAs the one-year anniversary of President Tinubu’s inauguration approaches, the nation is gripped by an unprecedented economic crisis, leaving a trail of hardship and anger in its wake. Recall that…
As the rainy season looms ahead, a palpable sense of concern grips the nation.The recent cautionary message from the Federal Government to 31 state governors regarding the looming threat of floods from April to November serves as a…
As the farming season beckons, Nigerian farmers are bracing themselves for a turbulent ride. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s (NiMet) forecast of a delayed and shorter rainy season has sent shockwaves across the agricultural community, threatening to upend the delicate balance…
It is now commonplace to hear about the collapse of the national grid in Nigeria. In short, the news is now a periodic ritual. And for a country like Nigeria with all its potentials to be galloping with power in…
The latest findings unveiled by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) during its monthly dashboard meeting paint a concerning picture of human rights violations in Nigeria, specifically in March 2024. The alarming figure of 1,580 recorded violations across the nation’s…
The war against Naira abuse by the Economic and Financial Crime commission (EFCC) seems selective but it is a good omen and stakeholders must rise to support the anti-corruption agency in its task. A few weeks ago two popular celebrities…
The tragic incident that unfolded in the Magboro area of Ogun State, where Victoria Idowu, a 49-year-old woman, took her own life by hanging herself on a ceiling fan, is a poignant reminder of the deep-rooted issues surrounding mental health…
The recent announcement by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) regarding the launch of a new national identity card with payment functionality epitomises folly. While touted as a solution to streamline identification and financial services, the collaboration between NIMC, the…
