Editorial

The conduct of direct primaries by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in recent years was widely presented as a revolutionary step toward strengthening internal democracy within Nigeria’s political system. Supporters argued that allowing all registered party members to participate in choosing candidates would reduce the influence of godfathers, curb manipulation…

There are places in history that define the conscience of a nation. The Uzuakoli Leprosy Centre in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State is one of such places. Once celebrated across Africa as a pioneering medical and humanitarian institution, the centre today stands in painful neglect, abandoned structures, collapsing…

Federal Government’s position that Nigerians seeking to return home from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks must bear the cost of their evacuation has sparked outrage and disappointment across the country. At a moment when fear, uncertainty, and violence confront many Nigerians living in South Africa, the expectation that victims…

Nigeria is witnessing a troubling moral drift, one that goes beyond economic hardship, political frustration, or social pressure. It is the steady hardening of the human heart and the alarming erosion of the fear of God in everyday life. The recent killing of a 17-year-old boy, reportedly murdered by his…

The persistent delay in the appointment of ambassadors and governing board members has become a troubling feature of governance in Nigeria, particularly since the advent of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. What may appear as routine administrative lag has, in reality, evolved into a serious challenge with far-reaching implications…

In a country striving for economic growth and national integration, the absence of a functional rail network connecting Lagos to the South-East and South-South regions remains one of Nigeria’s most glaring infrastructure failures. At a time when transportation costs continue to skyrocket, this gap has worsened the burden on millions…

Local food vendors are indispensable to our communities, providing convenient, affordable meals to millions of residents every day. From busy urban centers to rural towns, street food is not just a source of sustenance; it is a livelihood for many families and an integral part of local culture. Yet, recent…

In a rare and significant diplomatic moment, Bola Ahmed Tinubu embarked on a state visit to the United Kingdom, meeting King Charles III at Windsor Castle, marking the first official state visit by a Nigerian head of state to the UK in nearly four decades. This landmark engagement comes at…

​Walk into any marketplace in Nigeria today, and you’ll hear the same exhausted refrain: “Politics is for them, not for us.” As we hit the mid-point of 2026, that sentiment has never felt more grounded in reality. With nearly every Governor’s Lodge now flying the All Progressive Congress (APC) flag,…

Nigeria awoke once again to the grim reality of a war that refuses to end. Reports that more than 40 Nigerian soldiers were killed by terrorists in Borno State have sent shockwaves across the country. Whether the final number is slightly higher or lower, the tragedy remains the same: dozens…