Free and fair election promise: Can Buhari, Mahmood Yakubu walk the talk? By LAW MEFOR
Nigeria is yet again on the threshold of history. This historic time is different and filled with omens. Since the return of the country to […]
Features
Can the economy soar higher on wings of aviation sector? By GABRIEL AGBEJA
Air transport plays a key role in economic development and in supporting long -term growth. It facilitates a country’s integration into the global economy, provides […]
At Federal High Court the cup is half full
The occasion was the end of year and merit awards ceremony of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The event was also part of programmes […]
That there may be light: Appraising TCN’s efforts to boost power supply
Power supply holds the key to industrial and economic growth. It is the engine room for both the large, medium and small scale manufacturing. It […]
X-raying handling of surrendered terrorists, rescued women and children in Borno By SUMAILA OGBAJE
The push by the Nigerian Armed Forces to end insurgency in the North East of the country has so far led to the surrender of […]
2022 World Diabetes Day: Beyond rhetoric, any hope for people living with the condition?
World Health Organisation (WHO) report says the prevalence of diabetes is increasing among people of all ages and many people in developing countries are battling […]
Why 2023 population census must be postponed By MICHAEL OWHOKO, Ph.D
Without prejudice to extent of preparations, has government genuinely evaluated reasons for dispute and rejection of previous census results in Nigeria before proceeding to organize […]
Why teachers’ reward should start from earth By FUNMILAYO ADEYEMI
Teachers worldwide play a critical role in the formation of the behaviour patterns and by extension, the future of young persons. Therefore, the role of […]
President Buhari as change agent By CHIDI AMUTA
The truths of history often reveal themselves to us by a ruse. A president who in 2015 happened on us on a mantra of ‘Change’ […]
Good people, good governance By LEONARD KARSHIMA SHILGBA
I find it difficult to accept the common view that people hold that good governance is a singular rather than group responsibility. The people must […]
Commemorating three great Nigerian writers By MATHEW HASSAN KUKAH
In their days, sheer grit, depth, polish and professionalism defined the quality of the journalism of the time. John’s weekly “Newsweek” programme could easily offer […]
How Borno IDPs reacted to their plights over relocation from camps in Maiduguri
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are being relocated from their 8 years displacement camps from Maiduguri city, the Borno […]
How widows, orphans in attacked Plateau communities survive By POLYCARP AUTA
Concerned citizens note that attacks on residents of Plateau by terrorists have resulted in the death of many people while others have left their destroyed […]
Dance, 21st century money making venture By TAIYE BAIYEROJI
Gone are the days, particularly in African setting, when dancing as a job was considered to be for lazy people who were considered as “unserious […]
Evaluating the gains, losses of 8 billion world population By HADIZA ALIYU
As the globe marks the 2022 World Population Day (WPD) with the theme: “A World of 8 billion: Towards a resilient future for all – […]
Dangote: Tackling Nigeria’s Fertiliser Conundrum By ANGELA OKISOR
The issue of fertiliser has been a knotty matter for farmers in Nigeria over the years. Very often, it is either in short supply or […]
NEPZA And Imperative of Boosting Economy Via Blockchain Technology By MARTINS ODEH
Unarguably, the Federal Government changed the name of the Federal Ministry of Communications to Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy in order to be […]
Implementing UBE Act: Escape route from learning crisis
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – It is no more news that Nigeria has good policies and programme in every facet of the society but the […]
How continuous voluntary surrendering of Boko Haram fighters impacts on agricultural activities in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Boko Haram insurgents activities have consistently impacted on socio economic and political activities of Borno state for over a decade […]
Recovering the small London in Festac Town
When it was built in 1977, it was among the best in Africa. The purpose was to house participants of the Second World Festival of […]