In a curious twist of fate, several Nigerian politicians have recently met their end in London hospitals, a trend that raises eyebrows and questions about the state of healthcare back home. The recent death of Willie Obiano, the former governor of Anambra State, while seeking treatment abroad, has reignited discussions about why so many politicians…
The recent outcome of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has raised serious concerns about accountability within the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and its leadership under Registrar Is-haq Oloyede. The board’s failure to ensure a smooth examination process has not only led to widespread frustration among candidates but has also had…
By Izuchukwu AHUCHAOGU The recent incident involving a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member being dragged for criticizing President Tinubu highlights significant issues regarding freedom of expression and accountability in governance. This situation raises a critical question: if President Tinubu does not want to face criticism, should he consider resigning? Firstly, it is essential to…
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe The 2025 release of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings has once again laid bare a painful reality: no Nigerian university has made it into the top 10 or even the top 200. While Covenant University continues to lead the charge as Nigeria’s best university, the broader picture for…
By Dr. Omolaraeni Olaosebikan The relationship between the government and the governed is pivotal for the progress and growth of any society. When the government fails to effectively communicate its policies, programs, and initiatives to the citizens, it only deepens the distrust and disconnect between them. Studies have shown that most African citizens…
Every August 24th marks a significant day in the life of a quintessential leader known for his diligence, integrity, instinct, and love for good governance in Lagos State. No one fits this description better than the enigmatic strategist, administrator, and Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Tayo Ayinde, widely known as BUFFALO…
In his reaction to the #endhunger and the #endbadgovernance protests, President Bola Tinubu ignored the demands of the protesters and the suffering of the people of Nigeria and merely repeated the talking points of his government in the last 14 months. He did not provide any immediate solution to the hunger devastating Nigerians…
Afolabi Samuel Odunayo With the restoration of the old national anthem and its replacement of the popular but military government-signed national verse, one would think the country has already signed into law a relief song that is singing the economic freedom which the average Nigerians need right now. But it is quite startling that only…
Acutely, Nigeria under democracy has not gotten anything reasonable to compare under the military. Most of Nigerians are old enough to be sign-posts of history. Likewise, we have written documents that serve as histories. In all these, we see clearly how Nigeria is becoming a failed nation in the course of democracy. Seriously, this is…
Nigeria, has gained recognition for its high levels of prayerfulness. Recent studies have revealed that Nigeria ranks second among the most prayerful countries in the world, just behind Afghanistan. Additionally, Nigeria also ranks second in terms of the correlation between prayer and corruption, as well as prayer and terrorism. These rankings shed light on our…
