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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
LAUGHABLE PROSECUTION OF NIGERIAN UNDERAGED. As Social Media witnessed an eruption of Nigeria’s Govt intent to prosecute underage youth for taking part in the #ENDBADGOVERNANCE protest sometimes in July, the Governing institutions were for the most part strangely silent. The Nigerian Police was absent and the office of the Attorney General of the Federation was…
