By Elsie Onubogu “Rwanda did not begin with a million dead. Srebrenica did not begin with mass graves. Yugoslavia did not disintegrate in a single day. They are the result of accumulated catastrophes. May Nigeria not happen”. The danger facing Nigeria is not simply that: • The 2027 elections may be rigged, manipulated or stolen; … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nkanu West Local Government Area has begun moves to strengthen its grassroots structure ahead of the 2027 elections, with party leaders urging members to unite and take the party’s message and the achievements of the Peter Mbah administration to communities across the council. The resolve was made at the … [Read more…]
-By Sir SNC Nwagu Nigeria is neither an Islamic nor a Christian state. It is a constitutional republic in which citizens are entitled to equal rights irrespective of religion. Our citizenship is Nigerian before it is religious. Section 10 of the 1999 Constitution explicitly prohibits the adoption of any state religion. Christianity teaches the dignity … [Read more…]
Nkanu East stands at a defining moment that requires visionary, transparent, and people-focused leadership to deliver meaningful development. Engr. Mike Chikosolu Ogbuekwe, popularly known as Mmiri Ọma, is committed to driving inclusive governance and sustainable progress across every community in the local government. His vision prioritizes youth empowerment, quality healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, security, and … [Read more…]
-By Chidiebere Ezeh “For the first time, we felt that someone in Abuja was actually fighting for our slot. He opened the door.” – Beneficiary, Federal Civil Service Recruitment The Federal Character Commission was not created to be decorative. Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution gave it one job: ensure that every Nigerian, regardless of … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud “There was hunger before I was born,” President Bola Tinubu told the Catholic Bishops. He is right, only to the extent that hunger did not begin with him. Neither did it begin with Muhammadu Buhari, Goodluck Jonathan, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Olusegun Obasanjo, Abdulsalami Abubakar, Sani Abacha, Ibrahim Babangida, nor any single occupant … [Read more…]
-By Sebastine Okafor, Ph.D. When Nigerians hear the words “security agency”, they expect protection, justice, discipline, and professionalism. They expect institutions that stand between law-abiding citizens and criminals. Yet, a growing number of verified incidents over the past few years have painted a disturbing picture: while thousands of security personnel continue to serve honourably, a … [Read more…]
-By Uzoma Ahamefule Leave the make-believe, behind closed doors men also cry. Not everything that glitters possesses value, and not every smile reflects happiness or inner peace. Some smiles are indications of hopelessness one can never dictate from a distance. They mask emotional wounds and personal struggles that are too embarrassing, humiliating or painful to … [Read more…]
By SNC Nwagu, Esq. “We cannot keep sending graduates into a security environment the 1973 law never imagined. Let us train them first.” President Bola Tinubu is right to appeal for the repeal of the extant NYSC laws. The National Youth Service Corps Act, Cap N4 LFN 2004, was designed for unity in 1973. In … [Read more…]
By Sebastine Okafor, Ph.D. As a victim of Ponzi schemes in 2020 due to naivety and subsequently a victim because of greed, I feel that it is time for Nigerians to understand why they should stop falling victim to these schemes and focus on businesses that yield genuine profit. For many Nigerians, the story is … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud Eight days after the death of her husband, a twenty-eight-year-old widow, Tosin, found herself confronting a tragedy that had little to do with death itself and everything to do with the conduct of those who ought to have stood beside her in grief. According to media reports, members of her late husband’s … [Read more…]
By Dr. John Egbo, Deputy Sheriff (Rtd.) “Leadership is not about the next election; it is about the next generation.” This timeless truth finds resonance in the words of renowned leadership author Simon Sinek, who observed: “A good leader is someone who makes people feel safe, valued, and inspired so they can build a better future … [Read more…]