By AMINA USMAN ABDULRAHMAN Morning in a War Zone Childhood AT dawn in the outskirts of Zurmi, Zamfara State, 13-year-old Mubarak performs duties far heavier than his age. He ties his younger brother’s worn slippers, scanning the horizon for danger. The low hum of a motorcycle still freezes him in place—a sound etched into memory […]
Inside the Courtroom: How Orders, Rulings and Judgements Shape Justice COURTS do not deliver justice in one dramatic moment. Justice is built step by step through structured decisions, each serving a different purpose. Among the most misunderstood aspects of the judicial process are court orders, court rulings, and court judgements. Though they may sound similar, […]
DETTY December is no longer a cultural accident. It is a system—deliberate, monetised, and deeply embedded in Nigeria’s social fabric. Each December, the country enters a high-stakes cycle of celebration that blends entertainment, economics and identity into a single national moment. The phrase captures the intensity of the season: loud music, packed streets, […]
In Nigeria, recording police officers in the course of their duties is not illegal. The Constitution guarantees freedom of expression and the right to receive and disseminate information. In an era of body cameras, citizen journalism, and viral accountability, the public’s camera has become a powerful tool. However, exercising a right without understanding its legal […]
Understanding Nigeria’s Court Structure Why Magistrate Courts, High Courts and Appellate Courts Serve Different Roles MANY Nigerians assume that all courts perform the same functions, differing only in name. In reality, Nigeria’s judicial system is carefully layered, with each court assigned specific powers, responsibilities, and limitations. Understanding these differences explains why cases move from one […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Three Decades of Skill, Safety, and Sustainability in Nigeria’s Energy Sector From Humble Beginnings to a Global Model THIRTY years ago, a modest office at the Qua Iboe Terminal in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, gave birth to an experiment in technical training. Few imagined that this initiative—now the Technical Training Centre (TTC) […]
By HALIMA TAKWAS How broken primary healthcare, poverty, and silence are condemning rural women to lives of pain An investigative editorial from rural Niger State A life undone by childbirth WHEN Sheituna Saani speaks about her condition, her voice barely rises above a whisper. Not because she […]
Tracing a Forgotten Stop in the Benin–Ife Migration Story Abstract FOR centuries, Edo oral tradition has preserved the story of Prince Ekaladerhan—banished heir to the last Ogiso of Benin and later known as Oduduwa of Ile-Ife. While the Benin–Ife connection has gained scholarly validation, a crucial gap remains largely unexplored: the communities Ekaladerhan encountered before […]
History Repeating? Lessons Benin Must Not Ignore THE fall of Oba Ovọnramwẹn was not inevitable. It was produced by a fatal convergence of imperial ambition, internal betrayal, and cultural rigidity. More than a century later, the conditions that enabled that downfall deserve renewed scrutiny. One enduring myth is that unquestioning loyalty strengthens monarchy. History suggests […]
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE THERE was a moment when Detty December symbolised possibility—a global spotlight on Nigerian creativity, youth culture, and economic potential. That moment is slipping. The warning signs are no longer subtle. Rising costs, declining service, and growing visitor frustration indicate a market approaching burnout. What should have been a scalable seasonal […]