-By Abdul Mahmud There is a strange affliction that festers in our land. It is the compulsive habit of adorning the ordinary with grandiose labels, of dressing the barely local in the borrowed robes of the global and international. Here, words are stardust sprinkled on names, banners, and signboards to confer false importance. The humblest … [Read more…]
Pacesetter Frontier Magazine has announced Dr. Ahmad Sajoh as the second speaker at the upcoming 5th Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the Nigerian National Merit Award House (Merit House), Maitama, Abuja. According to a statement by the organizers, Dr. Sajoh will bring a unique and … [Read more…]
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Doris Ewoh, Enugu Business leaders, entrepreneurs, stakeholders, and industry experts have gathered at the Amadeo Business Summit 4.0, convened by Dr. Ugochukwu Chime, to explore the theme “Thriving in Times Like These” with discussions centered on succeeding in uncertain times. The five-day summit, taking place at the Amadeo Event Centre, Enugu, kicked off on Monday, … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud I did not know Somnachukwu Maduagwu. I never met her in the studios of Arise Television in Abuja, where I have gone many times for interviews. But her death touched me deeply. She was young. She was bright. She was a lawyer. She was a news anchor. She was her parents’ pride. … [Read more…]
If someone had told me as a child that I’d grow up loving leafy vegetables, I wouldn’t have believed it. Back then, eating vegetables felt like a chore, something we were forced to do. My siblings and I dreaded mealtime whenever vegetables were involved. But our mum didn’t spare us; nearly every meal had leafy … [Read more…]
By Doris Chisom Ewoh The notifications never stop. The laundry piles up. The toddler is screaming again about the wrong color cup. The world feels loud, fast, and relentless. And in the middle of all that chaos, we’re expected to remain calm, present, and intentional as parents. But how? This piece isn’t just about being … [Read more…]
By Chidinma Prisca Elebe Fashion doesn’t need to hold a press conference or pass a law to make a statement. It shows up on the street, in the courtroom, at the protest and it speaks louder than words. Whether it’s a sharp suit or a slogan tee, clothing is never just clothing. It’s a statement, … [Read more…]
By Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor, Ph.D. On the first of October 1960, Nigeria became an independent state and adopted the Independence Constitution, discarding the Lyttleton Constitution of 1954, which had earlier established federalism in the country. Prior to independence, Nigeria had operated under five other constitutions: Sir Frederick Lugard’s Constitution of 1914, the Clifford Constitution of … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud They dress it up as negotiation and baptise it as dialogue, but it is nothing more than doublespeak. A masquerade of words. Behind the velvet of their language lies deceit. To call surrender by another name does not change its essence. To dignify capitulation with the vocabulary of peace is to mock … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud A few States have announced the ban on graduation ceremonies in public and private schools. Ekiti State, in particular, the ban affects pupils in kindergarten, nursery, primary, and secondary schools. These states say the practice is unnecessary, costly, and distracting. They insist that schools should focus on learning rather than ceremonies. On … [Read more…]
By Dr. Okelue David Ugwunta Africa’s mounting debt crisis reveals a troubling paradox: a continent rich in natural wealth yet burdened by rising liabilities, infrastructure gaps, persistent poverty, and weak institutions. From Ghana’s prolonged debt distress to Nigeria’s liabilities consuming 75% of revenue alongside $24.14 billion in external borrowing—the pattern is clear: borrowing without transformation. … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud Last week, my phone rang. The voice on the other end was familiar. It was Mike Igini, the former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission and my old comrade from the student movement. “Comrade Mahmud, how you dey na?” he asked with a chuckle. His call was brief, yet … [Read more…]