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The gambling craze

The gambling craze

What was once an occasional pastime is now a lifestyle, a daily routine, and for millions, a misplaced dream of success. From bustling city betting shops to mobile screens in remote villages, this booming enterprise has captured the imagination and the wallets of young Nigerians. Gambling has silently woven itself into the fabric of Nigeria’s ...

Technical education: The strategic path to reducing youth unemployment

The national challenge of insecurity and the imperative for collective action

Nigeria’s poverty crisis and the shrinking span of life

Gender equality is not a favour

Rethinking mathematics for arts and humanities

Cholera in Sokoto: A preventable tragedy

Cholera in Sokoto: A preventable tragedy

The recent cholera outbreak in Sokoto State, particularly devastating the Tureta Local Government Area (LGA), is a tragic and stark indictment of poor healthcare infrastructure and inadequate sanitation. This crisis, which has claimed numerous lives disproportionately affecting women and children is a painful illustration of society's failure to protect its most vulnerable members. The epicenter ...

Rebuilding trust in INEC, the burden before Joash Amupitan

Rebuilding trust in INEC, the burden before Joash Amupitan

The appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and respected academic, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, offers the commission a rare chance to redeem it's image in the eyes of Nigerians and the international community. It is a moment that demands courage, reform, and integrity. After decades ...

The disgrace of the throne: When traditional rulers abandon their mandate

The disgrace of the throne: When traditional rulers abandon their mandate

The sanctity of Nigeria’s traditional institutions is being aggressively undermined by the very people sworn to protect them. This disturbing trend, particularly among some Yoruba monarchs, signals a crisis of moral authority with profound implications for society. The town of Ido Ani in Ondo State was recently thrown into confusion, witnessing a shocking display of ...

The shrinking reality of the Nigerian Purse: An economic and moral crisis

The shrinking reality of the Nigerian Purse: An economic and moral crisis

Nigeria’s inflation crisis has surpassed the point of being a temporary challenge; it's a national emergency. Prices for essential goods continue to soar, wages remain stagnant, and the average citizen’s purchasing power has been eroded to the point of despair. What was once a middle-class strain is now a silent epidemic tightening its grip on ...

A matter of self-sufficiency: Why Nigeria must prioritize local refiners

A matter of self-sufficiency: Why Nigeria must prioritize local refiners

Nigeria's persistent dilemma being a major oil exporter that remains heavily dependent on refined fuel imports is an economic paradox that has crippled national development for decades. The solution isn't to build more state-owned mega-projects or continue perpetual importation; it lies in a radical shift in policy: the Federal Government must prioritize supplying locally produced ...

Protecting the Dangote Refinery: Safeguarding Nigeria’s economic future

Protecting the Dangote Refinery: Safeguarding Nigeria’s economic future

The Dangote Refinery, with its immense 650,000 barrels per day capacity, is more than just an industrial complex; it represents arguably the single most transformative private investment in Nigeria’s history. Its potential impact on the economy, from foreign exchange savings and job creation to energy self-sufficiency, makes it an undeniable national strategic asset that must ...

Nigeria needs leaders not political gamblers

Nigeria needs leaders not political gamblers

In a true democracy, government fundamentally exists to serve the people. Yet, in Nigeria, politics has relentlessly usurped the role of governance. Our political actors often seem more preoccupied with securing the next election cycle, neutralizing rivals, or calculating short-term political advantage than they are with solving the monumental problems that weigh down ordinary citizens. ...

Nigeria at 65: The crossroads of resilience and reform

Nigeria at 65: The crossroads of resilience and reform

Sixty-five years after lowering the Union Jack and raising the Green-White-Green flag, Nigeria remains a nation in search of its full potential. Our independence on October 1, 1960, was more than a transfer of political power; it was a profound promise: a commitment to freedom, prosperity, unity, and leadership within Africa and the black world. ...

Reasserting state authority: Why negotiating with bandits is a betrayal

Reasserting state authority: Why negotiating with bandits is a betrayal

Nigeria is facing a severe crisis of state authority, exemplified by the disastrous qct of engaging in peace deals with criminal bandits. This practice, currently unfolding in places like Katsina State where several local governments have reportedly signed agreements with marauders, is not just a policy error, it is an act of capitulation that compromises ...

Beyond the dichotomy: Redefining higher education in Nigeria

Beyond the dichotomy: Redefining higher education in Nigeria

Nigeria’s higher education system has long been marked by a perceived dichotomy between universities and polytechnics. While universities are celebrated for theoretical knowledge and research, polytechnics are often undervalued despite producing skilled, job-ready graduates. Recent developments, such as the upgrading of polytechnics like The Polytechnic Ibadan and Federal Polytechnic Nekede into universities of technology, have ...

Insecurity: Saving lives before counting losses

Insecurity: Saving lives before counting losses

No issue today weighs heavier on Nigerians than insecurity. It has crept into farms, schools, highways, and homes turning daily routines into daily risks. Behind every statistic are people: a father who dares not farm for fear of attack, a student whose school is closed indefinitely, a trader who no longer feels safe in the ...

Nigeria’s teacher shortage: A national emergency demanding urgent rescue

Nigeria’s teacher shortage: A national emergency demanding urgent rescue

Nigeria stands on the precipice of an educational disaster. The global teacher shortage, described by UNESCO as a “ticking time bomb,” has found one of its deepest craters in our country. Unless urgent, radical, and coordinated action is taken, the dream of achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 — universal, inclusive, and quality education by 2030 ...

A new dawn for Rivers state: The post-emergency rule era

A new dawn for Rivers state: The post-emergency rule era

The six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, which began on March 18, 2025, has officially ended. President Bola Tinubu's proclamation, issued under Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution due to a near breakdown of law and order, has now expired. The critical question facing the state and its people is not about the past ...

Flooding: A recurring nightmare in need of proactive action

Flooding: A recurring nightmare in need of proactive action

Nigeria is once again grappling with the devastating consequences of widespread flooding, a recurring disaster that has claimed 191 lives, displaced 49,205 people, and destroyed 10,663 homes. This tragedy unfolds despite early warnings from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), which had issued a flood alert for numerous states, including Sokoto, Lagos, Edo, and Benue. The ...

The compelling case for a unified ID system in Nigeria

The recent government directive mandating that every bank account holder in Nigeria must have a Tax Identification Number (TIN) by January 2026 has sparked significant concern and debate. While the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) clarifies that the TIN is seamlessly linked to existing IDs like the National Identification Number (NIN) and Corporate Affairs Commission ...

NIWA’s empty rhetoric must give way to real action

NIWA’s empty rhetoric must give way to real action

Another boat has capsized, another mass burial is held, and another community is left in mourning. Yet, despite the recurring tragedies on Nigeria's waterways, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) continues to project an image of progress with statistics that seem disconnected from reality. NIWA's claim of a 70% reduction in waterway accidents rings hollow ...

Pay rise for Politicians: A national betrayal in the face of crisis

Pay rise for Politicians: A national betrayal in the face of crisis

Nigeria cannot afford a pay rise for its political elite. The recent proposal by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to increase the salaries of political office holders is not merely an economic misstep; it is a profound moral betrayal. At a time when the nation bleeds from economic suffocation, hyperinflation, and a ...

Governors should emulate Imo, Sokoto, ban nursery, JSS graduation parties

Governors should emulate Imo, Sokoto, ban nursery, JSS graduation parties

As the nation wrestles with the twin challenges of quality education and financial strain, the decisions by Imo and Sokoto states to prohibit lavish graduation ceremonies for nursery and Junior Secondary School (JSS) students stand out as interventions that deserve careful attention. These policies have sparked debate, yet they touch directly on the values we ...

Only transparency can save Nigeria from a debt trap

Only transparency can save Nigeria from a debt trap

Nigeria’s debt profile has reached troubling proportions under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, now running into its third year. The country’s total public debt has risen to N144.7 trillion, about $94.2 billion, as of December 2024, with domestic debt standing at 51.4 per cent and external debt at 48.6 per cent. The Debt ...

Stop raw exportation, start building Nigeria’s wealth

Stop raw exportation, start building Nigeria’s wealth

The Federal Government’s decision to halt the export of unprocessed shea nuts is a long overdue corrective against Nigeria’s economic self-sabotage. For decades, successive administrations have repeated lofty pledges to “diversify the economy” while clinging to a ruinous pattern: shipping raw commodities cheaply and buying back finished products at steep prices. This cycle has drained ...

Nigeria must confront its crisis of missing persons

Nigeria must confront its crisis of missing persons

The tragedy of missing persons in Nigeria has reached the level of a silent national emergency. Figures released by the International Committee of the Red Cross show that more than 23,659 Nigerians remain unaccounted for, while over 13,595 families endure the torment of uncertainty. These numbers represent fathers who never came home, mothers who vanished ...

When classrooms die, nations stumble

When classrooms die, nations stumble

Nigeria faces an educational emergency that can no longer be papered over with conferences and communiqués. The recently concluded KADA EduPACT International Summit 2025 in Kaduna has been celebrated as a beacon of reform, yet celebration alone is insufficient. The nation must scrutinise its lessons, assess their practicality, and commit to genuine implementation across the ...

Passport fee hike demands a thoughtful reassessment

Passport fee hike demands a thoughtful reassessment

The recent increase in passport fees introduced by the Federal Government through the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has sparked widespread debate among citizens. Many Nigerians are expressing concern about how the new charges will affect travellers, the economy, and the efficiency of the passport application system. This adjustment follows closely on the heels of an ...

Oyebanji’s political gamble and Ekiti’s brewing tensions

Oyebanji’s political gamble and Ekiti’s brewing tensions

By Idowu Adebomi, Ado Ekiti Ekiti politics has long carried a reputation for intensity, a legacy that can be traced back to the dramatic build-up to the 2003 governorship elections. The contest between incumbent Otunba Niyi Adebayo of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) and Chief Peter Ayodele Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains ...

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