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Examination malpractice by students appears to be a headache to school administration and education authorities as the menace has been gaining grounds in public exams, including WAEC, NECO, JAMB. Even …
WAEC, NECO, others: Any solution to exam malpractice? Read MoreNot long ago, concerned stakeholders converged on Abuja to review the outcome of a survey on insecurity in Nigeria and proffered solutions to the menace. SUNNY IDACHABA in this report …
When stakeholders proffered solutions to insecurity and kidnapping Read MoreThere is nothing as frustrating as someone looking for something he doesn’t know, though he might even find it, but will not recognise it, because while the chase continues, the …
Biafra sentiments: South-east trading progress for chaos Read MoreA myriad of challenges are facing our country today. To ensure that no stone is left unturned, many stakeholders have continued to offer their advice on how to change the …
Heeding the bishops’ call Read MoreThe 2025 Hajj pilgrimage marks a significant turning point in Nigerians’ sacred journey to the holy lands of Saudi Arabia. Apart from the fire incident that occurred in a hotel …
Of seamlessness and sanity in Hajj operations Read MoreNigeria is going through one of its toughest moments. From economic hardship to insecurity, from youth unemployment to political instability, it’s easy to feel discouraged. Many are asking when things …
A message of renewed hope for Nigerians Read More
It often begins in silence, the kind of silence that follows suffering, that surrounds forgotten people and places. Then, one day, someone listens. Someone hears the unheard cries and decides …
Wunti Al-Khair Foundation: A quiet revolution of kindness Read MorePresident Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are indeed on the same ticket, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC). They ran together in the 2023 presidential election. However, there …
2027: Shettima’s critics and political detractors Read More
The situation the Palestinians are facing needs to be amplified in order to bring the attention of the world to what Israel is doing to Palestine by daily killing the …
All eyes on Gaza, Khan Younis, Jabalia Read More
Anambra state is arguably the erosion capital of Africa, if not the world. As of today, the state reportedly has over 1,000 active erosion sites. The figure was around 950 …
Tackling erosion menace in Anambra Read MoreFor years, USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) banking in Nigeria has been a lifeline for millions of Nigerians. It was simple, fast, and accessible even on the most basic mobile …
Is this the end of USSD banking in Nigeria? Read MoreAs of the time of writing this article, the number of people who have lost their lives in Mokwa local government area of Niger state, due to a devastating flood …
Impact of pollution on human development Read MoreBenue state finds itself at the center of an unfolding political and spiritual narrative, one that strikingly mirrors the biblical story of King Saul and David. This time, the characters …
David and Saul reenacted in Benue: A reflection on leadership, faith, and political resistance Read MoreI write in response to the article published on June 3, 2024, titled “Nigeria is world’s most dangerous country to give birth, says BBC.” While the report highlights past challenges, …
Re: Nigeria’s transformative strides in maternal health Read MoreThis is to draw attention to a growing practice which threatens the credibility, renewal, and fairness within the Nigerian civil service, and that is tenure extensions beyond statutory retirement age …
No to tenure extension for civil servants Read MoreThe conclusion of this year’s Hajj, officially marked by Saudi authorities on 9th June 2025, offers an opportunity to reflect on Nigeria’s experience and draw lessons for the future. The …
Lessons from 2025 Hajj experience Read MoreThe recognition of June 12 as the new Democracy Day by the erstwhile President Muhammadu Buhari administration in 2018 marked a watershed in the nation’s political peregrinations. Today’s commemoration is …
June 12: Celebrating 26th year of unbroken democracy Read More
Flooding, like most natural disasters, cannot be totally prevented. But when disaster warnings are given, and the areas at risk are known before hand, responsible state agencies are expected to …
Proactive flood mitigation measures: Another credit to Governor Aliyu Read MoreOn May 28, 2025, torrential rains submerged Mokwa, a market town in Niger state, causing humanitarian crisis of monumental proportion. It resulted in the death of over 200 people …
Mokwa: The urgency of preventing another flooding Read More
Nigeria’s digital economy has recorded significant strides in improving and expanding network connectivity within two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The administration has set forth an ambitious roadmap to …
Bridging the digital divide under Tinubu Read MoreBefore the advent of social media, reading was a top priority among Nigerian youth, making them more bookish. Today, however, many young people suffer from bibliophobia—an aversion to reading—resulting in …
The edge of print newspapers over online Read MoreThe governorship election for Anambra state is scheduled for November this year. Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will be seeking reelection. He will be …
Between Soludo and Ukachukwu Read MoreThe ideals enshrined in Nigeria’s national anthem — particularly “Though tribe and tongue may differ, in brotherhood we stand” and “build a nation where no man is oppressed” — resonate …
Uphold National Anthem’s promise of equity, brotherhood Read MoreIn recent times, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has become very common among university students in Nigeria. Tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and other writing assistants are being used …
Universities need more digital libraries than AI tools Read More
Amidst thousands of unread WhatsApp messages, with more flowing in as Sallah day, Friday, June 6, 2025, progresses, I noticed an unusually lengthy message sent to my direct message (DM) …
Prof Roko’s death: Ordeals of academics in Nigeria Read More