Opinion

By Okechukwu Nwanguma There is a troubling pattern unfolding in Imo State – one that speaks to a deeper crisis within Nigeria’s law enforcement architecture. The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command, notoriously known as “Tiger Base,” has increasingly become synonymous not with protection but with fear, opacity,…

By Okechukwu Nwanguma The warning by Victor Umeh that some judges are being used to undermine democracy is not an isolated alarm—it is part of a broader and deeply troubling pattern. When situated alongside recent actions targeting opposition activities, a clearer picture emerges: a systematic effort to constrict Nigeria’s multiparty…

Hon. Maureen Chinwe Gwacham By Okechukwu Nwanguma I watched, with a mix of shock and shame, a video from the floor of Nigeria’s House of Representatives. A female legislator representing Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency in Anambra State was called upon by the Speaker to second a motion. She rose, dutifully complied,…

By Ifa Destiny In times of religious and ethnic crises, the true test of humanity is not found in what we say, but in what we choose to stand for. Sadly, these are also the moments when many abandon conscience, surrendering to political ideologies and religious sentiments that demand loyalty…

By Prof. Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr. A government driven by sycophancy, debauchery, deceit, propaganda and hypocrisy will at best be mediocre, old-school, atavistic and bereft of the global fad, reality and challenge. BAT’s government and minders bought over the Airwaves yesterday to celebrate the Commissioning of the Multi-Billion Naira 16-floor…

By Solomon Essiet In a society where government programmes are often quickly hijacked by those who are already comfortable, Governor Umo Eno has introduced something refreshingly different. The ARISE Compassionate Homes initiative is one of the boldest social welfare projects in Nigeria today, designed strictly for the poor, the vulnerable,…

By Solomon Essiet “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” — Dalai Lama I grew up learning the meaning of compassion from my Sunday School days, especially through the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25–37. We were taught how a man travelling from…

By The Conscience Chronicler On the morning of November 24, 2025, as bulldozers began razing structures along the Coker axis in Oworonshoki, the familiar cry of displacement echoed through Lagos’s congested arteries. Homes fell. Shops crumbled. Families wept. Hours later, a 64-year-old widow, Mrs Olabisi Osho, lay unconscious after being…

By Onyegbula Peculiar Amarachi In a time when voices for justice and equality are growing louder across Africa, poetry is finding renewed relevance—not just as an art form but as a powerful tool for advocacy. This message took centre stage as the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network Anambra commemorated…

By Rabihat Omotoyosi Rabiu In many underserved communities, pregnancy is more than a journey to motherhood; it can be a journey filled with uncertainty. For some women, the nearest health facility is miles away. For others, the challenge is not just distance, but decisions shaped by people, beliefs, and circumstances…