By Abdul Mahmud A few weeks ago, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the results of its annual Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) which recorded mass failures and sparked national outrage. Entire regions, specifically the South East, and Centres in Lagos State, reported mass failures. Parents panicked. Students despaired. Teachers were confused. For … [Read more…]
By Abdul Mahmud Terrorism is changing in the northern region of our country. The faces are new. Some are old. The methods are familiar. The threat is growing. Two new groups have emerged. One is Mahmuda. The other is Lakurawa. Add the familiar curmudgeons: ISWAP, Boko Haram and Ansaru and you will have a clearer … [Read more…]
By Abdul Mahmud Exactly a decade, three years, and a day to the eve of a Workers Day, I sat with my comrade and friend, Uche Onyeagocha. We spoke about the fate of Nigerian workers since the return to civil rule. In the middle of our discussion, Uche, lamenting their condition, said: “Mahmud, to talk … [Read more…]
By Chidinma Prisca Elebe A capsule wardrobe is a minimalist collection of versatile clothing pieces that can be easily mixed and matched to create various outfits, promoting sustainability, practicality, and style while saving time and money. The growing popularity of capsule wardrobes is a response to the clutter caused by fast fashion, and building one … [Read more…]
There is something about today that is yet to settle in with you. Something that felt like someone invisible yet very near was watching you. The first time you had this feeling was at your boarding school at Ikot-Ekpene when a JSS 2 boy who stayed a bunk away from yours died. You’ve kept awake … [Read more…]
By Ikenna Igwe As markets reel from Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Nigeria—Africa’s largest economy—finds itself caught in a geopolitical vise grip that threatens to reshape its economic future. The administration’s aggressive “America First” policies are already sending shockwaves through Nigeria’s oil-dependent economy, forcing an urgent rethinking of decades-old economic partnerships. OIL AMBITIONS … [Read more…]
Prince Onochie Jon-Igwesi has been appointed the Secretary of Local Government, Nkanu West Local Government Area, Enugu State. The appointment which took immediate effect followed his taking of oath of office and swearing-in on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the council headquarters in Agbani, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. Performing the swearing-in, … [Read more…]
Following the continued arrests and harassment of investigative journalists in Nigeria, the Chairman of Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, Onochie Jon-Igwesi has appealed to the wielders of political power to be circumspect and more tolerant of the activities of journalists. Jon-Igwesi who spoke on Afia TV’s ‘News Today’ expressed concerns about press freedom and freedom of speech … [Read more…]
By Ikenna Igwe The issue of food inflation and food insecurity have continued making the news headline in today’s Nigeria. To be fair, the issue of food insecurity is not something that is alien to Nigerians but with the current administration of President Tinubu, things seem to be going south. According to the National Bureau … [Read more…]
By Dr. Samson Abanni “Nigerians are good people, it’s our leaders that are bad”. “Nigerians are hardworking and conscientious, but our leaders are heartless”. “Nigeria would not be associated with corruption if not for our leaders”. Statements like these give the impression that corruption is a disease that afflicts only the top even though we … [Read more…]
By Dr. Samson Abanni If there’s something we all agree about nature, it is this fact – Nature is unkind to those who cannot adapt and makes no allowance for them. If an institution or system is crushed by change, nature dictates that it be allowed to die. The best help that our educational institutions … [Read more…]
By Dr. Samson Abanni Would the US really go to war over Taiwan if push comes to shove? I believe so. Here’s why. Countries don’t make decisions for purely altruistic reasons. AI is the future of everything: war, education, technology, research, and more. For example, Israel is currently utilizing AI to identify and target Hamas. … [Read more…]