Editorial
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Super Falcons Cash Reward Demonstrates Practical Leadership
The fulfilment of the promise by President Bola Tinubu to reward each member of the Super Falcons with $100,000 following their historic triumph at the 2025…
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Note To INEC – Do Not Set Nigeria On A Warpath
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has flagged 268 records in its preliminary voter register over suspected AI-generated photographs and other data irregularities ahead of the…
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Ebola Battle: The Need For Renewed Vigilance
Nigeria must not allow complacency to undermine its efforts to contain the newly imported Ebola virus disease (EVD), particularly at a time when conflicting reports and…
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Destruction Of Campaign Billboards, Posters Unnecessary
As campaigns intensify across the country, security agencies like the Lagos State Police Command have warned that anyone caught vandalising political materials will face immediate arrest…
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NFF Normalisation Committee: No Room For Another False Start
Nigerians, especially football lovers, have applauded the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for approving the appointment of a Normalisation Committee to manage the affairs of…
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Concentration Of Modern Seaports In South-West Hurting The Economy
The concentration of maritime activities in Lagos ports stifles Nigeria’s economic growth, draining trillions of Naira annually in structural inefficiencies and driving business away to neighbouring…
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Ebola’s Return: Lessons From 2014Â
Nigeria has become the fifth country reported to have recorded the infectious Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease. Although the case does not establish domestic transmission, complacency could…
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FCT Farmer-Herder Tension: Prevent Conflict, Avert Food Crisis
The recurring clashes between farmers and herders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) demand urgent attention before it escalates into a more devastating situation thereby affecting…
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Need For Level Playing Field For Political Parties, CandidatesÂ
The absence or sparsity of official opposition campaign posters and billboards across major cities is raising concerns among political watchers in the countdown to the 2027…
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Protecting Nigerian Retailers Against Chinese IncursionÂ
Nigeria’s small-business owners deserve a fair chance to survive, grow and contribute to the nation’s economy. Protecting their livelihoods must, therefore, be central to the country’s…
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Petrol Discount, Policy Inconsistencies: Nigerians Bear The Burden
The Federal Government’s recent 30-day petrol discount, which reduced prices by about ₦50-60 per litre at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) retail outlets through…
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Nigeria Must Give Teaching Profession Adequate Attention
World Teachers’ Day should be more than an annual ritual of congratulatory messages, flowers, photographs and social media tributes. It should be an opportunity for Nigeria…
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Persons With Pending Corruption Cases On Ballot Sends Wrong Signal
The presence of Yahaya Bello and Uche Nnaji on the ballot for upcoming elections has sparked intense public debate and concern regarding the ethical standards and…
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Need To Improve Military Hardware Procurements, Maintenance
Demands for a comprehensive investigation and financial audit of Nigeria’s military hardware procurement and maintenance have intensified following the tragic crash of a Nigerian Air Force…
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CNG Buses: October 1 Promise Must Be FulfilledÂ
President Bola Tinubu’s directive targeting a nationwide reduction in transport fares by October 1, 2026, has largely failed to deliver immediate relief, as commuters across Nigeria…
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Without Corps Members’ Security, NYSC Loses Purpose
The recent abduction of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members travelling to orientation camps in Imo State has once again raised a painful question: when…
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Beyond Rhetoric: Putting People at the Centre of Governance
Good governance should be based on people-centred impact, as true leadership is perceived and seen by measurable improvements in citizens’ lives rather than eloquent promises. While…
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Nigeria@66: Neither A Failed Dream Nor A Finished Story
As Nigeria celebrates 66 years of independence, the anniversary provides more than an occasion for patriotic speeches and ceremonies. It is an opportunity to examine a…
