Faith on the Clock: Nigeria’s Prayer Culture and Economic Realities ON many Nigerian city mornings, the hum of early traffic is accompanied by rising chants of “breakthrough” and “open doors” in worship centres. By 8 a.m., prayer grounds fill steadily, sometimes before offices even record full attendance. For a nation grappling with inflation, rising living […]
Why You Can Be Arrested Without Committing a Crime in Nigeria IN Nigeria, and indeed in many legal systems worldwide, arrest does not equate to guilt. The law allows law enforcement agencies to detain individuals based on reasonable suspicion, rather than conclusive evidence. This distinction—critical to understanding criminal procedure—is often misunderstood by the public, with […]
By OCHUKO EDAFE Infrastructure Achievement and Traffic Relief THE DSC Roundabout Flyover in Effurun, Delta State, is on the verge of completion, with contractors reporting near-total completion at 98%. The project, intended to alleviate traffic congestion and improve urban mobility, has garnered praise from civil engineers and urban planners for its modern design and potential to […]
FOR years, Nigeria’s agricultural policy conversations have centred on increasing production—more hectares cultivated, higher yields per acre, expanded input distribution. Yet, across the country’s crop and livestock value chains, stakeholders warn that the most damaging losses occur not in the field, but after harvest. Weak storage systems, fragile logistics networks, limited processing capacity and rising […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE FOR the 19th consecutive year, Nigeria had no referee or assistant referee at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a statistic that has become both glaring and troubling for Africa’s most populous football nation. At AFCON 2025, described by many as one of the most spectacular editions in history, […]
Rethinking Bride Price and Marital Dissolution ACROSS many Nigerian communities, a long-standing belief persists: that a customary marriage cannot be dissolved unless the husband physically collects the bride price he previously paid. For some women seeking to exit broken unions, this belief has become a source of fear and prolonged uncertainty. However, legal practitioners and […]
By IGBINEDION DENNIS The Punitive Expedition of 1897: A Trauma With Lasting Impact IN the late 19th century, the powerful Kingdom of Benin, located in present-day southern Nigeria, was one of West Africa’s most culturally advanced states. Known for its highly organised political system, sophisticated metallurgy and trade networks, it commanded respect from neighbours and European […]
By GODWIN KELECHI A Brilliant Soldier and Poet MAJOR General Mamman Jiya Vatsa (3 December 1940 – 5 March 1986) remains one of Nigeria’s most compelling military figures not only for his rank and influence but for the extraordinary circumstances that led to his execution — at the hands of a government led by his childhood […]
Sandhurst Alumni on the World Stage ON 25 July 1969, Abuja’s diplomatic calendar witnessed a moment of distinction when Brigadier Akwasi Amankwaa Afrifa of Ghana arrived in Nigeria on a two‑day state visit at the invitation of Nigerian Head of State, Major‑General Yakubu Gowon. This meeting was notable for marking the first official encounter between […]
From Odojele Village to London’s Halls of Learning BORN on 13 May 1911, in Odojele Village in Onitsha, present-day Anambra State, Sir Louis Nwachukwu Mbanefo emerged from modest beginnings to become one of the most consequential legal minds of his generation. The son of Odu Mbanefo, a traditional chief, he grew up at a time […]