NIGERIANS have weighed in following the reaction of the Presidency to an editorial published last week by Daily Trust on the stat’ of hunger in the country. Last Thursday, the presidency rebutted the editorial published by Daily Trust, accusing the newspaper of distorting facts and painting an exaggerated picture of hardship and hunger in Nigeria. […]
By REVEREND SIMON OLADAPO SOCIETY is destroyed when it descends to a level where some people believe and act that they are above the law. Nigeria has descended to that level, and every day facts emerge to confirm it. Let me analyse the most recent, where a man held up a plane on the tarmac. […]
By EMMA AGU AS Nigeria begins its long march toward the 2027 general elections, the political terrain is already showing signs of ideological fragmentation, strategic realignment, and renewed public scrutiny. In a country where politics often feels like a zero-sum game, the recent meeting between Mr. Peter Obi and Governor Bala Mohammed offers a refreshing […]
By BABATUNDE OGUNRINDE NIGERIA’S recent successes on the global sporting stage have reignited conversations about the nation’s potential to use sports as a unifying and developmental tool. From the football pitch to the basketball court, the country has delivered performances that have not only earned trophies but also strengthened national pride. July this year, Nigeria […]
By CHIDI A. OKOROAFOR IF you are serving the public in Nigeria, especially if you are an employee, particularly if your services involve dealing with the Nigerian elites, please by all means, do everything you can to be fully in charge of your emotions. Try as much as you can not to allow them trigger […]
VISA applications can be complex and highly scrutinized, with even minor oversights leading to rejection. Whether you’re applying for a tourist, student, work, or immigration visa, embassies and consulates assess a wide range of factors, from your documentation and financial standing to your travel intentions and ties to your home country. Understanding the common pitfalls […]
NIGERIA’S electricity sector, a linchpin of economic and social progress, stands at a crossroads as the Band A tariff policy faces mounting criticism. Experts aver that the policy is a scam, echoing the frustrations of countless Nigerians who pay premium rates for unreliable power. With inflation soaring above 35.5 per cent and businesses faltering, the […]
ANY Nigerian politician who claims they can “change Nigeria” in four years is selling a dream. It sounds good on the campaign trail, but the realities of governance, the structural problems of Nigeria, and historical precedence make such a promise practically impossible. Nigeria’s dysfunction is not caused by a single issue that can be “fixed” […]
By FOLASADE ADENIRAN A cultural historian, Dr Oludamola Adebowale, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the preservation of Nigeria’s cultural heritage through structured archival documentation, museum support, and public access to historical materials. Adebowale said this at the special exhibition of The Life and Times of Oba Okunadé Adèlé Síjúwadé Olúbuse […]
By ROTNEN LEPGAK AS Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general election, it stands at a critical juncture. The nation’s electoral journey has consistently been marred by logistical challenges allegations of fraud, and a consequent decline in public trust. The 2023 presidential election saw a historic low voter turnout of 26.72%, which is a clear sign […]