Rising health costs
In the last five years, healthcare costs have risen astronomically. Today, most families can hardly afford good treatment in the hospitals. Healthcare costs are believed… Read More »Rising health costs
Editorial
Unending ASUU, FG tango
There appears to be no end to the perennial feud between the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, and the Federal Government of Nigeria FGN.… Read More »Unending ASUU, FG tango
The right to development, public interest litigation, and rule of law in Nigeria (2)
 PROF MIKE OZEKHOME  INTRODUCTION  In our last outing in this treatise, we started with a brief introduction of the subject matter, after… Read More »The right to development, public interest litigation, and rule of law in Nigeria (2)
ATIKU VERSUS OBI: A DANGEROUS TUG OF WAR FOR ADC
NESTOR CHUKWUORIE NZERIBE, PhD Doublespeak is the deliberate use of language to mislead, perplex, or conceal the truth by making undesirable aspects appear desirable. This… Read More »ATIKU VERSUS OBI: A DANGEROUS TUG OF WAR FOR ADC
Must FG depend on incessant loans?
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to borrow more money, in excess of $3 billion to finance his administration’s programmes. We are dismayed by the… Read More »Must FG depend on incessant loans?
The return of gunmen to Abuja
 Gradually, crime and criminality are fast rising in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. In the past two weeks, news of grotesque killing of… Read More »The return of gunmen to Abuja
Minster Uche Nnaji should come clean
Nigeria’s Innovation, Science and Technology Science Minister, Uche Nnaji, is in a messy certificates’ forgery scandal and rather than stepping aside for a thorough dissection… Read More »Minster Uche Nnaji should come clean
Need to accord teachers better recognition
Since 1994, October 5 every year has been designated World Teachers’ Day. Thus, on Sunday October 5, 2025, the day was celebrated worldwide to draw… Read More »Need to accord teachers better recognition
Amotekun and the killings in Osun
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Akinlalu, a peaceful town in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State, was thrown into mourning when operatives… Read More »Amotekun and the killings in Osun
Time for clemency to Kanu
In the spirit of the Independence anniversary season and the usual clemency for detainees and convicts, we feel it is time to free Mazi Nnamdi… Read More »Time for clemency to Kanu
Of demolition and streets name change in Lagos
Where exactly the onslaught is directed, we do not know. But what is certain is that there is ethnic colouration to the twin issues currently… Read More »Of demolition and streets name change in Lagos
Nigeria @ 65: Time for sober reflections
For the first time in 65 years, the Federal Government of Nigeria will not engage in the annual parade ritual to celebrate the nation’s October… Read More »Nigeria @ 65: Time for sober reflections
The demolition at Lagos Trade Fair Complex
We demand a more plausible explanation over the demolition of multi-billion-naira buildings at the New Mandela Plaza section of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex,… Read More »The demolition at Lagos Trade Fair Complex
The planned sale of national oil assets
The renewed move for sale of Nigeria’s national oil assets by the Federal Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not come as a smart… Read More »The planned sale of national oil assets
Nigeria’s perennial flood disasters
For the umpteenth time, two weeks ago the National Flood Early Warning Centre issued alerts on looming floods across 11 states in the country. It… Read More »Nigeria’s perennial flood disasters
What’s good for the goose…
The fundamental principle of fairness and equity has been compromised in the fight against crime in Nigeria. The evidence in the crackdown on alleged bandits,… Read More »What’s good for the goose…
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s harassment must end
 We have watched, with consternation, the opprobrious denial and unending intimidation of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, candidate who represents Kogi… Read More »Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s harassment must end
Rethinking frivolous taxes
Nigerians must have come to terms with the determination of the President Bola Tinubu administration’s tax policy as the surest and best way to raise… Read More »Rethinking frivolous taxes