37 Dead: The Cost of Lithium
It is now about two weeks since officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested scores of people suspected of illegal mining around the M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto areas
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The United Nations has recently announced that it selected Nigeria, alongside Guinea, Indonesia, Madagascar, Zambia and Zimbabwe, as one of the first countries to receive country-level support under its new initiative on
Niger Delta: Poverty Amidst Plenty, A Region In Desperate Need Of Transformation
By Jude Dike In the heart of Nigeria, where the air smells of oil and the soil holds an abundance of wealth, the Niger Delta region stands as a stark paradox: an area blessed with natural resources yet plagued by poverty, environmental
Thisday Awards: Controversies And Commendations
By Chris Natufe The 2025 edition of Thisday Awards came with pomp and panache; but left in its wake an unexpected controversy. The remark by Mrs Maiden Ibru, the Chairman of The Guardian newspapers that Thisday is the best newspaper in the
EFCC’s Troubles And The Army’s Resurgence
Two major social evils threaten Nigeria’s stability, security, and economic progress: rampant insecurity fueled by terrorism and widespread corruption, particularly among high-profile politicians and the so-called Yahoo Yahoo fraudsters. To combat these twin challenges, Nigeria relies on two key institutions: the armed
Trailblazer At 60: How Prof. Omenugha’s Visionary Leadership Transforms COOU
As the sun rises on 30 January 2025, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha celebrates a significant milestone: her 60th birthday. This occasion not only marks a personal achievement but also highlights her remarkable journey as the second female professor of Mass Communication in
Will New Govt Plans Stop Illegal Mining Stripping Nigeria Millions Of Dollars Annually?
By Blessing Nweke Illegal mining has persisted in Nigeria for decades, primarily targeting gold, lithium, petroleum and other mineral resources. Despite its vast wealth, Nigeria has struggled to harness its resources effectively, largely due to illegal mining activities that undermine the formal
Perennial War In DRC Scorn At Africa’s Sovereignty
By Mike Omuodo A phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message – a friend had sent a message with an attachment and a note reading, “This is so sad and needs to stop! The message was followed by some crying
Reverse Apartheid: Nigeria’s Igbo Question And The Dangers Of Exclusion
Decades after the demise of apartheid, South Africa is grappling with a new challenge: reverse apartheid. The phenomenon, characterized by the systemic exclusion of previously privileged groups, has sparked intense debate and raised fundamental questions about equity, justice, and national unity. Nigeria,
Wike Weaponising Identity For Political Gain
By Tony Onyima Nyesom Wike has once again stirred the hornet’s nest. The former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is no stranger to controversy. His recent declaration that he is not Igbo and will
The Unsung Hero Of June 12: Professor Humphrey Nwosu vs MKO Abiola
The June 12 democratic struggle in Nigeria is a pivotal moment in the country’s history, and the debate about who should be the real hero of that movement is still raging. While many would argue that MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of
Society’s Betrayal: Rise Of Femicide In Nigeria
By Favour Ibekwe Chinecherem With the recent media reports highlighting incidents of missing people, mostly females, often followed up with their deaths and discovery of their badly mutilated bodies, one is convinced that Nigeria has a femicide problem. Femicide, a term that
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