Privilege Travels Faster Than Policy THE editorial opens with a sociological autopsy: policies change faster than social conditioning. In many African public institutions, whiteness still functions as a first-response authority, overriding merit sequencing. The writer’s words are heard before they are weighed because privilege travels as historical inertia, not personal choice. The Merit Illusion of […]
THE SYSTEM ON TRIAL When the Regulator Becomes the Obstacle NIGERIA’S petroleum crisis no longer hides behind excuses. The resignation of the chief executives of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has forced the country to confront an uncomfortable truth: the institutions designed to […]
BY AUSTIN ORETTE THE July 6, 1967, operation at Gakem near Ogoja, in present-day Cross River State, Nigeria was an attempt to invade and arrest Ojukwu. That was not war. No territory was taken. Why are Biafrans so full of falsehood? They have formed a subculture of using propaganda to advance their positions. They did […]
Beyond Tolerance: Southern Africa’s Approach to Religious Diversity A Peaceful Coexistence LIVING in Southern Africa reveals an unexpected reality about religion in the region. Unlike much of Europe, where religious identity often divides and politicizes societies, Southern Africa presents a model of religious coexistence that is both natural and profound. Countries such as Zambia, Malawi, […]
“Hope is not a passive wish, but an active commitment to renewal and change.”—Kennedy Kanma AS we celebrate the joy of Christmas, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of Delta North Senatorial District and Nigerians everywhere. For Christians, Christmas is a sacred season that reminds us of the enduring values […]
By FATIMA HUSSAINI White Saviourism Without Intent: How Aid Culture Reproduces Inequality The Road to Africa Is Often Paved with Good Intentions FEW NGO workers arrive in Africa intending harm. Many are motivated by deep ethical commitments shaped by years of study and activism. Yet lived experience across multiple African countries shows that intentions alone […]
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, […]
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 […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS SPOKESPERSONS of the APC, PDP and ADC have clashed over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, with sharply opposing views on whether the country is drifting toward a one-party system ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Arise Television, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka rejected allegations that the ruling party was undermining […]
By CHUKWUEMEKE K. VICTOR FOR decades, the agitation for Anioma State stood as one of Nigeria’s oldest and most consistent quests for political, cultural and administrative justice. So when Senator Ned Nwoko tabled a Bill for its creation, the enthusiasm across Delta North was unsurprising. What shocked many, however, was the sudden political pushback—not from external […]