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October 9, 2026 12:05 am
Why President Trump will win this
October 9, 2026 12:02 am
Bigger burial grounds will curb Nigeria’s air crashes
October 9, 2026 12:01 am
Tokunbo Wahab is not the argument
October 8, 2026 12:21 am
President Tinubu must hear this
October 8, 2026 12:20 am
Dead before trial: The human cost of Nigeria’s lithium rush
October 8, 2026 12:19 am
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour’s Yoruba problem
Nigeria: Revival without survival?
October 9, 2026 12:06 am
NYSC: Serving Nigeria at what cost?
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Nexus of security and farming
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Improve welfare of Nigerian teachers
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Spot the error: ‘The guy cut the grass, trimmed the flowers, and the house was swept’
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NYSC: When it’s time to say goodbye
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Why President Trump will win this
An analysis of why Donald Trump’s strategy against Iran will succeed, arguing it’s a broader conflict of the West against a rival ideology….
Bigger burial grounds will curb Nigeria’s air crashes
A columnist reflects on the death of 25 NAF personnel in a military plane crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, lamenting the recurring cycle of air disasters in …
Tokunbo Wahab is not the argument
A column on the public scrutiny of Lagos Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab, arguing for accountability based on official duties, not personal lifestyle….
President Tinubu must hear this
An author criticises President Tinubu and other officials for the improper display of the Nigerian flag, citing creased and off-colour flags as disrespectf…
Dead before trial: The human cost of Nigeria’s lithium rush
37 suspected illegal miners have died in the custody of the NSCDC in Niger State, raising questions about accountability and the human cost of mining….
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour’s Yoruba problem
Political opponents are using Lagos gubernatorial candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour’s limited fluency in the Yoruba language to frame him as an outsider….
NYSC: Serving Nigeria at what cost?
Following the kidnap of 20 prospective corps members in Imo State, this piece questions the cost of national service amid Nigeria’s security challenges….
Nexus of security and farming
An analysis of how insecurity, including banditry and farmer-herder clashes, has disrupted agriculture, leading to low food production and food insecurity …
Improve welfare of Nigerian teachers
On World Teachers’ Day, columnist Jide Ojo examines the poor welfare of Nigerian teachers, citing low wages, insecurity, and quackery as major challenges….
Spot the error: ‘The guy cut the grass, trimmed the flowers, and the house was swept’
Learn to identify and correct faulty parallelism in your writing. This guide explains common errors like mixing voices and mismatched conjunctions with exa…
NYSC: When it’s time to say goodbye
Amid rising kidnappings and killings of corps members, this piece questions the relevance of the NYSC scheme and calls for its urgent review or suspension….
How does Wike plan to ‘deliver’ Rivers and the FCT?
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has promised to deliver Rivers State and the FCT for President Tinubu in 2027, raising questions based on the 2023 election….
Nigeria’s development: From transactional to developmental governance
An analysis of Nigeria’s economic policies, arguing for a shift from transactional governance to a developmental model to ease hardship and ensure growth….
Mr President enjoyed himself, but at what cost?
An analysis of President Bola Tinubu’s month-long holiday in Europe, contrasting his enjoyment with Nigeria’s pressing issues like insecurity and debt….
A Supreme Court verdict restoring key sections of the 2026 Electoral Act places candidates at risk over non-compliance with party membership registers….
Taking care of older persons
Learn the essential needs of elderly people and practical tips on how to care for them, covering nutrition, safety, mental well-being, and social engagemen…
Leukaemia
Learn about leukaemia, a cancer of the blood. This article explains its causes, symptoms like anaemia and easy bruising, and treatment options in Nigeria….
Okpebholo’s Phantom 2.5m Bola Tinubu Votes
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo’s pledge to deliver 2.5m votes for Bola Tinubu is a phantom promise, arithmetically impossible based on past election results…
When children leave home, the quiet can reveal distance in a marriage. See this empty nest season as an opportunity to reconnect and rebuild closeness….
What if your parents have less time than you realise?
An opinion piece urging adult children to visit their ageing parents more frequently, highlighting the loneliness of the elderly and that time is running o…
SCD and moving from family sacrifice to family support (Part Two)
Learn how to move from family sacrifice to family support for those with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) by supporting caregivers’ well-being and needs….
Bigger breasts, bigger buttocks, bigger penises: Smaller common sense
Exactly on June 17, 1958 – two years before the oxygen of independence filled Nigeria’s lungs, and eight years before Nigeria began to fall apart to political crisis – a 27-year-old savant, Albe…
With minister of solid minerals, Dele Alake, at the table
Days back, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, sat at a table and signed an agreement with the US on this sector. He says this will strengthen Nigeria-US cooperation on …
When we struggle
About 50 years ago, as a young man, I failed my first attempt at the School Certificate examination for High School seniors. I was crushed. Two years later, I took the examination again, and I flunked…
Crossing into captivity
There is a particular grief reserved for the Nigerian who discovers, too late, that the country he fled has simply reassembled itself abroad, wearing a different flag. He left in search of dignity and…
The real trouble with Hamzat
Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat faces criticism for calling the state’s traffic congestion a ‘lifestyle’ to be celebrated, revealing his detachment….
Lithium: Nigeria’s new oil, old mistake?
As global demand for lithium soars, Nigeria faces a critical choice: repeat the mistakes made with oil or build a sustainable domestic industry….
Do we even care that our miners are dying?
An opinion on the recurring deaths of miners in Nigeria, questioning the selective national outrage that follows major tragedies while ignoring smaller inc…
How to fix Nigeria’s politics for development
An analysis of why fixing Nigeria’s politics, often characterised by primitive accumulation and self-aggrandisement, is crucial for national development….
Nigeria @66: Beyond flags and speeches
As Nigeria marks its 66th independence anniversary, this column reflects on the nation’s progress and challenges in security, economy, and infrastructure….
Another look at fiscal federalism
An analysis of fiscal federalism in Nigeria, arguing that states should control mineral resources within their borders, unlike continental shelf resources….