In recent months, Nigeria has witnessed a disturbing surge in ritual murders, a horrific trend that now ensnares our youth. Once thought to be the domain of hardened criminals, these heinous acts have infiltrated the lives of teenagers and young…
Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads in its pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in achieving universal access to sanitation. A recent UNICEF report reveals that the country needs approximately 20 million toilets to eliminate the rampant practice of open…
The prolonged turnaround maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries, especially the Port Harcourt facility, has become a troubling saga. Launched before 2021, this initiative has devoured millions of Naira without producing tangible results. As a result, the hope for these refineries to…
The escalating tension between the Federal Government and the Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has reached a critical juncture. With a three-week…
In recent weeks, Nigerians have faced a harsh reality that starkly contrasts with the assurances given by their leaders. The choice presented to the public was described as a “devil’s alternative”: accept a national minimum wage of N250,000, contingent on…
The recent revelation by the Federal Ministry of Power that 63 transmission towers were vandalised between January and August is a stark reminder of the challenges facing Nigeria’s power sector. The ministry’s statement, laced with a sense of mortification, highlighted…
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…
