Project Nigeria: The Unfulfilled Promise Sixty-five years post-independence, Nigeria remains ensnared in the throes of systemic underdevelopment, despite its vast resource wealth and initial promise as the “Giant of Africa.” This piece interrogates the historical, sociopolitical, and economic trajectories that have shaped Nigeria’s contemporary crisis, contextualizing it within the discourse of failed statecraft, corruption, leadership…
Burkina Faso: The Irony of Human Rights Activists, Journalists By Elempe Dele Although the online mob has been at the forefront of the glorification of the 36-year old Burkina Faso military dictator, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, I am particular more interested in how and why human rights activists, even journalists, are wired into the irony since…
Meet Prof. Mgbeke, a Nigerian fighting emotional blackmail By Yahaya Idris Prof. Mgbeke, whose real name is Dr. Sandra Duru, is a Nigerian-born US-based activist and media personality known for exposing and combating emotional blackmail, particularly targeting men. She gained attention for publicly revealing alleged attempts by suspended Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central…
SDGs: Driving Global Program through Film Challenge BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. With preparation towards 2020-2030 Agenda popularly known as decade of action at hand, the concept of transmitting SDGs program through short film challenges cannot be overemphasized. Therefore, the determination of Sustainable Development Goals SDGs under the leadership of Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire and the United Nations…
Wike’s Strides at Curbing Rural -Urban Migration in FCT BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The quest to turn the nations city into a new look not minding the city centre and area council is becoming a reality going by the efforts of the Minister of FCT, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike to circulate infrastructural development among many others…
Dr. Maikaya as a representative of a new dawn for Nasarawa State, where people’s voices are heard, and their needs are effectively met ….His Transformational Impact on Social Welfare Dr. Musa Muhammed Maikaya, Ciroman Toto, founder and CEO of the Maikaya Development Foundation, is widely recognized for his humanitarian efforts and commitment to uplifting the…
Open Letter: Appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and Stakeholders for Imode Refinery The recent announcement of the approval for the establishment of a refinery at Imode in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State has sparked jubilation across Delta State in particular and the Niger Delta region in general. This landmark decision by President…
Aisha Garba : New Dawn at UBEC BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF For many years , the appointment of a World Bank Education expert , with both local and international exposure, Aisha Garba at the tail end of of 2024, assumed duty as the new Executive Secretary, Chief Executive Officer, ES/CEO, Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC. The…
Comrade Wilson Asekutu: Governor Sheriff Oborevwori can build a greater Delta Like any ideal politician, the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Governor Sheriff, should be judged by his ability to prioritize the welfare of the people above political affiliations or personal interests. An ideal leader fosters inclusive governance, ensures transparency, and delivers on promises…
IFEANYI UCHENDU: Open Confession of Gratitude to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu I would like to take this moment to express my deepest gratitude to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the distinguished representative of Abia North. Senator Kalu, a man of vision and integrity, has been a pillar of support in my journey through law school. He…