By AUGUSTINA McSOLOMON-OGHAKPERUO AT first glance, the Makurdi Ultra Modern International Market still bears traces of its former life—a grid of empty stalls, fading signboards, and abandoned trading spaces. But inside what was once a bustling commercial hub now thrives a different kind of economy—one of survival. The market has become Benue’s largest camp for […]
By Tony Eke GREETINGS on a day like this! It ought to be a special day. So it was in the good bygone years. Then, we looked forward to this day with enthusiasm. Even on its eve, some compatriots embarked on a volitional vigil, as the clock ticked to usher in the most […]
EKEWA Olu paints a stark picture of Nigeria’s fragile unity, highlighting recurring tensions between the North and South. From incidents of mob killings over alleged blasphemy to violent reprisals in the South, he argues that the cycle of aggression and appeasement deepens mistrust. According to him, the North enforces its own laws with […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI AT 65, Nigeria’s sporting landscape tells a troubling story. Once the pride of Africa, the nation’s stadia now stand as decaying relics of past glory, symptomatic of a broader culture of neglect and short-term thinking. From Surulere to Abuja, the decline of facilities paints a grim picture of wasted opportunities and shrinking […]
By HALIMA TAKWAS WHEN Abubakar Shekau, the ruthless leader of Boko Haram’s Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), died in 2021, few imagined the ripple effect it would unleash. Yet, his death set off an unprecedented wave of defections in the Lake Chad Basin: thousands of men, women, and children linked to Boko Haram began […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A.A.) RUFUS NIGERIA’S streets are drowning in blood and silence. Behind every headline of robbery, kidnapping, or assassination lies a chilling reality: too many murders remain unsolved, and too many families are left waiting for justice that never comes. The brutal killing of 29-year-old TV anchor and lawyer, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, is only […]
By TOSI ORE THE dream of ending infertility took a remarkable leap forward this week. For the first time, scientists have transformed ordinary human skin cells into eggs, fertilised them with sperm, and watched them develop into embryos in the lab. Though far from ready for clinical use, this breakthrough could redefine the boundaries of […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA ON paper, Nigeria has the laws and resources to guarantee healthcare for every citizen. In reality, more than 90 per cent of Nigerian women remain outside the health insurance net—exposed to risks that turn childbirth into a life-or-death experience. A new study by the Maternal and Reproductive Health (MRH) Collective paints a […]
By HAUWA MAGANA A City Divided, A People Scarred IN 2003, as violence spread across Jos, Blessing Emmanuel lost her home, her belongings, and the stability she once knew. Hers was not an isolated experience. Plateau State had already become synonymous with ethno-religious conflict, with clashes in 2001 and 2004 claiming thousands of lives. Old […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE NIGERIA marked 65 years of independence still battling diseases long considered conquerable. For the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Azinge, this is not just disappointing — it is shameful. Hosting Dr. Joachim Ajakaiye, Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Trypanosomiasis Research (NITR), the monarch delivered a scathing critique of […]