THE ESSENCE OF DEMOCRACY DAY
Much more needs to be done to make democracy meaningful As Nigeria marks another Democracy Day, it is important to note that the last 27 years have been the longest
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2026 World Cup without Nigeria
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today, Thursday, 11th June, 2026, marking football’s grandest stage. This historic tournament, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, features 48 teams spread across 12 groups labeled A through L, with 16 host cities staging 104 matches. The opening match kicks off at Estadio Azteca in Mexico […]
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THE REIGN OF KIDNAPPERS
All stakeholders should do more to contain the scourge Across the country today, the act of kidnapping for ransom has become a growing industry. From ordinary citizens to businessmen and traditional rulers, nobody
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Protecting our markets from fire outbreaks
The recent fire that razed approximately 15 shops at Akpan Andem Market in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, is a heart-wrenching reminder of the precarious existence of Nigerian market traders. The tragedy is particularly poignant because it was preventable. The fire truck meant to contain the blaze had no diesel, leaving traders to watch helplessly as […]
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VIOLENCE AGAINST SECURITY PERSONNEL The Authorities must do more by Providing Adequately for the Police
Policing Nigeria has become extremely challenging, with operatives often risking their lives to protect citizens and maintain public safety. Last week, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu painted
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AN EPIDEMIC OF STOLEN SCHOOL CHILDREN
The authorities must do more to secure and protect our children On the morning of 15 May, as children in three schools in the Oriire area of Oyo State were
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Making Nigerian ports competitive
Clearing a 20-foot container in Cotonou ports, Benin Republic costs N7–8 million versus N14–15 million in Nigeria. A 40-foot container costs N13–14 million in Benin versus N19–20 million, sometimes hitting N25 million in Nigeria’s ex-bonded terminals. Importers save N3–4 million per box by routing through Cotonou. This stark N18 million gap reveals a crisis eating […]
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ON THE DRIVING SCHOOL KILLER
Regulators should do more to curb reckless driving In the past two weeks, the alarm clock of a mother of four, Amarachi Promise Esomonu, has been ringing needlessly. The alarm
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The $498.8m fund to fight Ebola
The world has mobilised nearly half a billion dollars to fight the Ebola outbreak gripping Central Africa, yet this “victory” comes with the bitter taste of African inadequacy. Africa secured $498.8 million in pledges, barely $20 million short of the $519 million needed, but the cruel irony is that most of this money came from […]
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NIGERIA AND THE TOBACCO MENACE
Existing laws should be enforced The 2026 edition of the World No Tobacco Day was marked yesterday with the theme, “Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction.” For
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