WHEN George Wallace was shot in 1972, America performed a curious ritual. The same segregationist governor who once stood in a schoolhouse door vowing “segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever” suddenly became a figure of pity. Paralyzed from the waist down, he lived the rest of his life in a wheelchair. And in that frailty, […]
THE streets of Kathmandu did not erupt by accident. They exploded under the weight of betrayal. For days, young Nepalis poured into the streets, their anger ignited by corruption, inequality, and the arrogance of rulers who had mistaken silence for obedience. They carried no grand ideology; they carried the scars of hunger, the bitterness of […]
SPORTS betting, once seen as a harmless way to add excitement to watching a match, has become a widespread habit for millions. For many, it remains entertainment. But for others, it spirals into a destructive addiction that affects finances, relationships, careers, and mental health. Understanding the signs, causes, and solutions is crucial in tackling this […]
AT 5:12 a.m., darkness swallows a two-room flat on the outskirts of Maiduguri as the electricity cuts again. Hauwa (not her real name), widow of Sergeant Musa who was ambushed outside Dikwa, lights a stub of candle. On a cracked plastic tray, she counts coins—barely enough for garri and sugar, perhaps beans if her neighbor […]
SINCE the removal of fuel subsidy in May 2023 and the introduction of new tax measures, monthly statutory allocations to Nigerian states have surged to record levels. Between January and June 2025 alone, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed trillions of naira across the six geo-political zones, with the South-South leading at ₦1.56 trillion, […]
THE Global Peace Development (GPD), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has called on the Delta State Government to ensure that its whistleblowing policy is passed into law through the State House of Assembly to deepen transparency, accountability, and protection for citizens who expose corruption. The appeal was made by the Executive Director of GPD, Ebruke […]
THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant step in reshaping Nigeria’s fuel supply chain, revealing a new pricing structure for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and plans to commence direct distribution of petrol to filling stations nationwide from Monday 15 September 2025. In a statement released Thursday, the refinery confirmed that the gantry price has […]
HOSPITALS across Nigeria were thrown into chaos on Friday as resident doctors under the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) embarked on a five-day nationwide warning strike, crippling services and leaving patients in limbo. The strike, which commenced at 8:00 a.m. on 12 September, is scheduled to run until 16 September, following the expiration of […]
IN Nigeria’s South-South region, countless women shoulder a dual burden — serving as caregivers while also providing for their households. Their resilience sustains families through adversity, but behind their quiet strength lies a struggle that shapes not only their lives but also the futures of their children. For women like Joan Ukadike, a petty trader […]
EVERY effort Nigeria has made to tackle corruption or alleviate poverty has ended up worsening both. From the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to fuel subsidy regimes, from anti-graft agencies like the EFCC to countless empowerment schemes, the story is the same: lofty promises, disappointing outcomes. The reason is simple—Nigeria has never changed the political […]