Issues and Perspectives

Two Worlds, One Planet: The Growing Gap Between Wealth and Struggle The world has never been richer—and never more divided. In cities lit by luxury, others sit just beyond the glow, chasing shadows of opportunity that seem to vanish at sunrise. While some board private jets to meetings about “changing the world,” others walk miles for clean water, food, or …

HOW TO SURVIVE IN NIGERIA THIS 2025 I just came back from Dutse Alhaji in Abuja, and the hardship people are passing through is something of deep concern. Things have risen so high, yet incomes remain the same. Someone has children to take care of, house rent to pay, food to buy, and everything else to handle on that same …

Progress Or Politics? Understanding The Yobe Flyover Debate, By Suleiman Hassan Gimba, Esq   I do not speak for Buni, for I am neither the voice nor the vessel of government. I do not speak for the flyover, for I am neither its foundation nor its asphalt. And I do not speak for the detractors of the flyover, for I …

Division In Justice: Efcc, Human Rights, And The Perils Of Unchecked Law Enforcement In Nigeria By Divine Jude-Okeke Nigeria as a nation, grapples with the complex realities of corruption and insecurity, which has now set itself at a precarious crossroads. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), conceived as a beacon of hope in the fight against corruption, has been …

THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT SOFT DRINKS: WHY YOU SHOULD SAY NO TO COKE, PEPSI, SPRITE, AND FANTA Soft drinks—whether it’s Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, or Fanta—have long been a staple in people’s daily lives. They’re in vending machines at work, served at social gatherings, and marketed everywhere as the drink of choice for refreshment. But while many reach for these fizzy, …

General A. Tchiani, Face Your Woes By M K Ilyasu What is of interest is the insistent whining of Nigerien Headman Tchiani who being accessory to recruiting, training and paying lawless bands of militias that pillaged our homes and laid waste our communities. That the paid militias have continued to torment and torture our population including kidnapping for ransom payments …

IBADAN STAMPEDE: FAILURE OF OUR SYSTEM, NOT NAOMI’S The tragic incident in Ibadan last week that led to the death of 35 children, is a clear reflection of the failings and failure in our system, not just the failure of Naomi. To say the fault is Naomi’s is to beg the question. We are simply going after the symptom and …

Navigating change with wisdom: A message from Dr. Kayode Ajulo to Nigerian Activists Dear Fellow Nigerians, Respected Activists, and Noble Comrades, As we boldly navigate the frontlines of change, fueled by our passion and vision for a brighter tomorrow, it is imperative that we anchor our actions in the law. Our motivations are indeed righteous, but let us remember: true …

ITA DAVID IKPEME: A TRIBUTE “Oga agba, e s’omo jeje, eniyan l’obolusegun t’o joba laye, eniyan l’obi Ikpeme t’o j’oba l’ondo o”. Above was one of the first lines of songs my ears picked as a child when I was registered for primary school in the 70s. Olusegun Obasanjo had just emerged as the Head of State of Nigeria and …

The Nigerian Dream: Myth or Achievable Reality? The phrase “The Nigerian Dream” is often met with skepticism and confusion. Unlike its American counterpart, which symbolizes opportunity and upward mobility, the Nigerian Dream seems elusive, undefined, and for many, unattainable. Is it merely a myth—a product of wishful thinking—or is it an achievable reality waiting to be claimed by those bold …