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Last Saturday in Kano, I stood before a sea of teachers—over 2,000 educators, school leaders, and education stakeholders—and felt that familiar stirring of awe that always accompanies good teaching communities. In that moment, I was reminded once again why teaching remains one of the most demanding, most consequential, and most...

By Dr Arome Salifu Beyond the irritating buzzing sounds of mosquitos lies a more deadly threat that makes Malaria to be routinely described as a public-health challenge. In reality, it is one of Nigeria’s most enduring economic emergencies. Beyond its human toll, the disease steadily erodes productivity, drains household income,...

By Nasir Dambatta In a rare display of governance at full throttle, Governor Uba Sani packed nine high-impact interventions across infrastructure, education, health, inclusion, diplomacy and peace-building into a single, whirlwind week — offering compelling evidence of an administration driven by urgency, coordination and results. The streak opened with the...

By Sunny Attah In recent weeks, a troubling pattern has emerged in parts of the media space—one marked by sensationalism, half-truths, and outright falsehoods aimed at the leadership of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). As citizens and advocates committed to institutional integrity and national stability, we at...

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, and Ooni of Ife, Oba Ọjájá II, have extended warm congratulations to Tein Jack-Rich, a prominent Nigerian oil tycoon, on his 51st birthday. Dangote, who is currently in Beijing, China, sent a video message commending Jack-Rich as a visionary business leader, wishing him continued growth...

By Gambo Jagindi The African Union’s (AU) response to coups in Africa is swift and decisive, often condemning such actions within 24 hours. However, this urgency is starkly absent when it comes to addressing the plight of citizens living under oppressive regimes. The case of Uganda is a glaring example...

By Isaac Aqua In an era when political promises often dissolve into distant echoes after elections, Hon Victor Abang appears determined to chart a different course in Boki Ikom Federal Constituency, one defined by accountability, presence and measurable impact. His midterm town hall meetings across Boki and Ikom were not...

By Gambo Jagindi The business mogul and philanthropist, Tein Jack-Rich, is in high spirits as he celebrates a monumental milestone in his personal life – 10 years of marriage to his lovely wife, Dr Elizabeth Jack-Rich. Ten years of love, laughter, and adventure have passed since Tein Jack-Rich and his...

The Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Onoja Attah, has dedicated his recent award from the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) to security personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty. Attah, who spoke shortly after receiving the award, said the honour...

In leadership, the first 100 days are often treated as symbolism—a moment for gestures, declarations and the theatre of new beginnings. Yet, occasionally, a leader arrives who treats those 100 days not as performance but as foundation. At the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, the early tenure of Prof. Idia...