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
The Vial Of January 15
This article was first published 23 years ago. The questions raised in it are yet to be truthfully answered by the country. Please read and reflect on it. The article was first published on 15 January 2002. THERE is a point
Chiamaka Bonubani: A Lesson For Irate Passengers
In the afternoon of Wednesday, 8 January 2025, an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Abuja was cancelled due to disruptive activities of an irate passenger, Ms Chiamaka Bonubani. On checking into the flight, Ms Bonubani and all other passengers were informed
A Salute To Our Military
On the occasion of this year’s Armed Forces Remembrances Day (January 15), I send my heartfelt commendation and congratulations to the Chief of Defence Staff; officers and troops of our military for their sacrifices and service to the nation. I also salute
National Grid Collapse Or Line Tripping, Its Impact Remains Total Blackout
What is in a name? The rose by any name will smell as sweet, says Shakespeare. During former President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure, the term banditry was borrowed to address all cases of terrorism, kidnapping, unknown gunmen, ritual killing, etcetera. It appeared that
Worrying Trend Of ‘Almajiris’ In Imo State
By Emmanuel Onwubiko Poverty is not a new topic for journalists in Nigeria. Poverty is the most famous situation reported on daily basis in the dailies and broadcasting stations in Nigeria because in terms of demographics, there are more poor households in
Donald Trump’s Geopolitical Gambit: A Precedent For Putin’s Aggression
By Dr. Jude Dike, Ph.D In the complex and often perilous world of international relations, the actions of world leaders reverberate far beyond their borders. A recent string of policy statements from President-elect Donald Trump—remarkably addressing the annexation of Canada, Greenland, the
Nigerian Words Enter Oxford Dictionary: A Bittersweet Reflection Of National Identity
Nigerian English consultant, Kingsley Ugwuanyi, the other day announced the addition of a number of Nigerian terms to the Oxford Dictionary, expressing his pride in drafting the entries and providing their pronunciations. For many Nigerians, this is a source of pride. Clearly,
Why Nigerian Universities Must Prioritise Academic Management Systems
In recent years, Nigeria’s public universities have excelled in certain areas of school management, particularly in fee payment systems and streamlining online student registrations. However, despite these advancements, they seem woefully unequipped to manage critical academic processes like curriculum preparation, examinations and
Tinubu’s Visit To The South-East: Governance Or Politics?
President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Enugu marks a pivotal moment for the South-east region, as he seeks to address longstanding governance and development issues. Emphasising unity and collaboration, he pledged to complete the Eastern Rail Line and harness the oil and
Peter Obi: The Danger That Lies Ahead
I knew Peter Obi in the university, although we were in different faculties. He came from a rich family, drove a new Peugeot car and always turned out like a ‘bourgeoisie’ as we mockingly referred to kids from privileged backgrounds. The civil
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