The report of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) that it has a record of 24,025 persons missing in Nigeria is depressing and most unfortunate. The post Missing …
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States sinking into debt despite rising revenues
THAT most of Nigeria’s 36 states are sinking deeper into a debt trap despite increased allocations from the Federation Account gives cause for concern. The paradox of rising debt amid …
Read More »Education is a right
AFFECTED by the pains of flawed government policies, Nigerians are contending with a new reality. These are the unusual and astronomical fee hikes by institutions of learning in the country. …
Read More »China-Africa summit 2024: Time for Africa’s home-grown devt
The ninth edition of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) that ended recently again presents an unseemly convergence of countries in a lopsided relationship that Africa needs to correct in …
Read More »New centre must win the arms war
THE bill for the establishment of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons recently signed by President Bola Tinubu should set the pace for the …
Read More »The NIN-SIM exercise, subscribers’ pain and insecurity
Following the expiration of the deadline given telecommunication operators to disconnect subscribers whose Subscribers Identification Module (SIM) cards have not been linked with their National Identity Number (NIN) The post …
Read More »Ritual murders by youths: Society is decaying
THE disturbing trend of ritual murders, particularly involving young people, is steadily gaining notoriety across Nigeria. Once considered the preserve of hardened criminals, ritual killings have alarmingly become the plaything …
Read More »Avoiding another dam collapse, flooding and dislocation
The collapse of a dam in Borno State, and consequent displacement of people and animals should be a wake-up call for greater strategy and synergy in tackling flood issues across …
Read More »For peace to reign in Edo guber election
Saturday’s election to produce the next governor of Edo State is expectedly much anticipated, not just because it is being keenly contested by 17 candidates, including one female; but also …
Read More »Resumption of school session
SCHOOLS are resuming nationwide, and parents and guardians are distraught by the hike in tuition. While September usually raises tensions among parents as their wards, especially primary and secondary pupils …
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