Category: Opinion

The Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025, which was recently signed by Governor Charles Soludo, is one legislation that is not only provocative, but can best be described as a piece of non-sense that lacked consultation because their target is obvious. Charles Soludo is a professor and a former Governor…

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, recently attributed his inability to resolve the national grid’s persistent collapses to insecurity in the North. This statement has sparked widespread criticism, raising serious concerns about leadership accountability and integrity. Rather than addressing the root causes of Nigeria’s energy challenges, the minister’s response is…

The daily struggles of Nigerians on highways have long been exacerbated by a persistent menace: police extortion. The practice, entrenched in many parts of the country, has become a defining feature of the Nigerian road experience. Travelers are stopped at numerous checkpoints, not for security reasons but for illegal demands…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in 1973 as a way to foster unity and rebuild Nigeria after the Civil War. While the program had noble intentions, its relevance to today’s university graduates is increasingly being questioned. Many argue that it has become outdated, inefficient, and unable to…

Omoyele Sowore is not just a name; it is a symbol of resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and the emancipation of the Nigerian people. At a time when many politicians have betrayed the trust of their citizens, Sowore has consistently stood out as a man of principle,…

The world is advancing rapidly. Nations are leveraging technology, innovation, and good governance to achieve unprecedented progress. Meanwhile, Nigeria, despite its vast natural resources and vibrant population, remains shackled by underdevelopment and systemic challenges. This disparity raises an important question: why is Nigeria stagnating while other countries surge ahead? At…

Happy New Year, Nigerians! As we step into 2025, I extend my solidarity to all who continue to endure the crushing weight of hardship under the oppressive Tinubu-led administration. This is not merely the start of a new year—it is a pivotal moment for reflection, bold action, and the courage…

When Nigerian tyrant Muhammadu Buhari left office in May of 2023, he was leaving behind a country languishing in a snake pit of economic chaos, at a time when the cost of living had soared considerably with inflation breaking the roof and heading skyward like a cloud of smoke from…

Can the government arrest and charge for murder or manslaughter, a woman /man who announced free transportation to Ibadan by 10am, but the crowd of poor people rushed to the motor park she hired by 6-7 am and stampeded themselves to death even when the good Samaritans were still at…

The law may succeed in convicting the organisers, which may be a solace to those who’ve lost their loved ones in the tragic event, but it might not make much difference if the government doesn’t realise that hunger killed those children not Oriyomi and Naomi. There’s famine in the land.…