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…
It has been barely four years since the COVID-19 pandemic struck the world and Nigeria, and we are still grappling with its aftereffects. The situation has been further compounded by the emergence of Lassa fever, cholera, and now MPOX, each…
Nigeria’s waterways, once seen as a promising avenue for economic development and connectivity, have increasingly become scenes of tragedy and peril. The escalating frequency of accidents on these vital routes underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reform in safety practices,…
The alarming increase in the arrest and detention of journalists in Nigeria has become a pressing issue, casting a dark cloud over the country’s commitment to press freedom and democratic values. This recent surge in attacks on media professionals not…
The latest report on kidnappings in Nigeria makes for grim reading. A staggering 2,140 individuals were abducted across 24 states between January and July, projects the country’s spiralling insecurity. The government’s efforts to combat this epidemic have fallen woefully short,…
