Let children choose their paths, not their parents’ dreams
By: Elizabeth Babawale Concern is growing over the increasing trend of parents forcing their children to study courses in which…
Say ‘NO’ to improper disposal of waste
By: Rita Oluwasaanufunmi THE increasing habit of dumping waste bins and refuse on roadsides has become a major environmental concern…
NELFUND’s operational processes can be better!
One of the best things that ever happened to Nigeria is the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).…
Nigerians should stop spreading unverified news
It is true that Southwest states, particularly Oyo, Ogun, Ekiti, and Ondo, are facing security challenges. Recently, bandits invaded Ogbomoso in…
Asthma should not be stigmatised
Asthma is a long-term condition that affects the airways in the lung; it makes the airway swollen, narrow, and sometimes…
When the cost of living becomes life-threatening
By: Gideon Alabi THE recent hike in the prices of commodities has caused a great deal of untold hardship for…
Prioritising citizens’ welfare
The essential role of a vibrant leader is to make adequate provision for his followers by securing their lives and…
Nigerian media professionals can’t afford to sleep on the AI edge
Let’s be honest: the Nigerian hustle is exhausting. From journalists chasing leads in Ikeja to creators struggling to stay consistent…
Before the 2027 elections…
Statesmen think of the next generation; politicians think of the next election. “Ironu ko papo, Adio n ronú láti fi…
Tinubu should facilitate the safe return of the fleeing Kwara monarch to his domain
The security situation in some parts of Kwara State is not encouraging and is becoming worrisome, following recent reports published…
Time to review NYSC deployment amid rising insecurity
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in 1973 by the military government of Yakubu Gowon (rtd.) to foster…
Taming insecurity in Nigeria
Gone are the days when Nigeria was a citadel of peace in all ramifications as people used to sleep without…
Politicians should campaign with results, not promises
By: Raiyanu Shehu IN today’s political landscape, citizens are becoming increasingly aware of the gap between campaign promises and actual…
The size of economy bequeathed to Tinubu
On May 29, 2023, there was a change of guard in Abuja as Bola Ahmed Tinubu took over from Muhammadu…
A call for the re-evaluation of moral decay in society
“Wonders shall never end” is a familiar phrase in Nigeria, often used when reality begins to feel stranger than fiction.…
Why the introduction of NELFUND shouldn’t make tertiary education luxurious
By: Adewale Amoo While we hail this move by the current administration based on the number of beneficiaries, which has…
Why state policing must not come at the expense of federal police reform
No nation, as we believe, can be totally free from anomalies, and Nigeria cannot be left out as a nation…
Nigerian youth and national development
By: Michael Oladimeji Any country that will be outstanding in the world must acknowledge the role of the youth in…
Nigerians will shock politicians with their votes in 2027
The era of staying home to watch television on the day of elections in Nigeria is gone forever, as Nigerians…
On national social register…
The Minister of Humanitarian and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, said the ministry had 19.7 million names of vulnerable households…
