CHINA AND ‘RACISM FOR SALE’
China is failing a simple test of tolerance an d respect In the past few weeks, a viral video redolent of abuse and discrimination has been trending on the social media. Aptly titled ‘Racism for...
View ArticleFUEL SCARCITY WITHOUT END
Government should summon the will to deregulate the downstream sector of the petroleum industry As we have repeatedly said on this page, no sector exemplifies the failure of Nigeria more than the oil...
View ArticleRISING CASES OF SUDDEN DEATH
There is need to create awareness on causes of cardiac arrest The death last week of veteran journalist and Head of Human Security and Civil Society at the Economic Community of West African States...
View ArticleSECURING THE CHURCHES
The freedom of worship in an atmosphere devoid of fear and death is a pillar of democracy The June 5 attack on a catholic church in Owo, Ondo State, has quickened what was already a growing national...
View ArticleNON-REMITTANCE OF IATA FUNDS
The authorities should take it as a matter of urgency to remit airlines revenue to them Recent alarm by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) about Nigeria holding down revenues earned by...
View ArticleThe Money-for-Ballot Syndrome
Even though relative free, buying votes has become part of Nigeria’s political process The Ekiti State Gubernatorial Election has come and gone, leaving in its trail the sordid and unsavory issue of...
View ArticleAN UNTIDY PRISONERS’ SWAP PROGRAMME
Importing criminals from abroad would come to naught without the overhauling of the country’s criminal justice system. Anytime from now, Nigeria will receive about 400 offenders currently serving...
View ArticleTHE ESSENCE OF EID-EL-KABIR
Nigerians should remember the poor and needy in this season of celebrations we must reflect on and imbibe the essence of sacrifice and humility for the promotion of harmonious relationship in our...
View ArticleSHINZO ABE (1954-2022)
Shinzo Abe, former Japanese Prime Minister, dies aged 67 When a man of peace is silenced by the forces of violence and evil, the world stops in shock. This is perhaps the most apt description of the...
View ArticleREDUCING ROAD CARNAGE
Regulators could do more to curtail the menace The rise in the number of crashes on our roads is both distressing and frightening. Just last week, no fewer than 28 persons were killed in two separate...
View ArticleGROWING FATALITIES FROM SNAKE BITES
Government should put in place appropriate policies to tackle the menace One of the most neglected public health problems in Nigeria today is snakebite which reportedly has a mortality rate of 12 per...
View ArticleON THE ONDO FAITH TRAVESTY
Many church goers are increasingly being manipulated by their so-called pastors A total of 77 persons, including 26 children, were recently rescued by police officers from the basement of a church in...
View ArticleRETHINKING PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES…1
To resolve the perpetual financial crisis in the university system, we must examine alternative sources of funding While it is within the fundamental right of parents to educate their children...
View ArticleTHE CBN CYBERCRIMES FRAMEWORK
Financial institutions should heed the CBN directive for their enlightened self-interest The Risk-Based Cybersecurity Framework and Guidelines for Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) recently...
View ArticleTHE MENACE OF BABY FACTORIES
The illicit trade in babies by unscrupulous people is becoming a menace to our society The Delta State Police Command last week arrested two male suspects and rescued three pregnant women from a...
View ArticleTHE GROWING THREAT OF HUNGER
In many states in Nigeria, hunger has become a common staple for the people. Repeated warnings from the United Nations World Food Program (UNWFP) that the number of Nigerians at the risk of hunger...
View ArticleTHE MENACE OF MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN
As the main cause of child mortality, the authorities should work to tackle malnutrition in Nigeria The ranking of Nigeria as first in African and second globally by the United Nations Children’s...
View ArticleAS FLOODS WREAK HAVOC AGAIN…
Climate change is fuelling devastating floods across many cities in Nigeria Last week, floods and flash floods were reported in Yobe State, resulting in several fatalities. Over 100 households have...
View ArticleHEARTY CHEERS TO TOBI AMUSAN!
In a night of glory and speed, Tobi Amusan put Nigeria on the athletic global map in Oregon, United States As the Nigerian anthem played on Sunday night in Oregon for the very first time since the...
View ArticleRETHINKING PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES…II
There is an urgent need to find enduring solutions to the problem of funding public universities in Nigeria The nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the continued strike by...
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