Nigeria, “State Capture” and the Way Forward – By Michael Olaogun
Nigeria today increasingly reflects the dangerous symptoms of state capture. Nigerians have become so accustomed to stories of corruption, insecurity, judicial manipulation among others, that many now treat as normal. But the deeper crisis is that public…
Mathematics No Longer Compulsory for Some University Courses — JAMB
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, has clarified that Mathematics is no longer a compulsory requirement for admission into certain university programmes in Nigeria, particularly language-related courses. Benjamin made…
Nigeria Emerges Third-Largest Source of International Students in UNESCO New Report
A new global report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has revealed that the number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past two decades, reaching 269 million in 2024,…
How Much Borrowing Can Fix Nigeria’s Economy?
Nigeria’s search for economic recovery is increasingly being tied to one pressing question: how much borrowing will it take to reverse decades of infrastructure decay, weak productivity, unemployment and fiscal instability? The latest indication of the…
Immunity of Spokespersons: Ọba Kìí Pa Onílù – Bolutife Oluwadele
Ọba kìí pa onílù, the king does not behead the drummer. In 2019, I wrote an article titled “In ‘Defence’ of Praise Singing,” where I reflected on a related saying: Ọba kìí pa olórin, the king does not behead the singer. In that…
Rashford Fires Barcelona to La Liga Glory Against Real Madrid
He is on loan but now has a title, one he delivered in a fashionable spectacle. On-loan Marcus Rashford inspired FC Barcelona to the La Liga title after scoring a brilliant free-kick in a decisive victory over fierce rivals Real Madrid in El Clasico.…
‘Consensus’ or Imposition? Electoral Act Sets Clear Rules for Political Parties
The growing controversy surrounding the adoption of “consensus candidates” within Nigerian political parties has once again drawn attention to the provisions of the country’s electoral laws and the limits of internal party democracy. Recent developments…
Uzor Arukwe Wins Best Lead Actor at AMVCA 12
Popular Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards after clinching the Best Lead Actor award for his role in Colours of Fire. The glamorous award ceremony, held on…
Ex-President Urges Octogenarians to Exercise, Rest Well for Longer Life
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised elderly Nigerians, particularly octogenarians, to embrace healthier lifestyles through regular exercise, adequate rest and controlled eating habits in order to live longer and healthier lives.…
“The Broken Work Culture Nigerians Keep Enduring” – Bukola Fortune-Omosola
The recent conversation sparked by comments from Tosin Olorunda, CEO of Moniepoint describing Nigeria’s employment market as “skill-weak,” has once again exposed a reality many Nigerian workers know too well but rarely say out loud: the country’s work…