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One of the insightful takeaways from the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests is our involuntary recognition of the baleful utility of thugs or of persons with intimidating appearance or mannerisms in our public …

I present to my readers today the second and concluding part of Professor Isaac Megbolugbe’s treasured memorial essay on his former teacher and mentor, the late Professor Emeritus Akin Mabogunje, …

Recently, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, criticised Western nations for returning looted artefacts and funds without paying interest on them. He spoke in …

Last week I ended my thoughts regarding the noisome and noxious condition of the Nigerian state with these words: “…Corruption carnival in Nigeria is not quieting down. The magnitude of …

As one of the largest oil producers in Africa, Nigeria’s economy heavily relies on its petroleum sector. As of 2023 statistics, the oil industry contributes over 6.33 per cent to …

Within the ambit and stream of an audacious simulation and execution of holistic infrastructural development in Anambra state, Professor Charles Chukwuna Soludo’s administration has sequentially entered the reformative stage of healthcare …

Following the retirement of former Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola from the Supreme Court upon reaching the mandatory age of 70, the National Judicial Council has recommended Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo …

The World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts a 10 million shortage of health workers by 2030, mainly in low income countries like Nigeria. According to latest figures from the Federal Ministry …

On Sunday, the police and the Shiite religious group had another violent encounter in Wuse district, the Federal Capital Territory. As is all too common to these their frequent confrontations, …

No adjective would suffice in describing the spectacle of a daylight riot orchestrated by a horde of scavengers against a squad from the Nigeria police, in one of the highbrow …