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By ALU AZEGE In Nigeria today, a woman’s uterus is both a site of life and a battleground of law. The recent debate in the Senate over a bill proposing harsher penalties for abortion re-ignited a familiar national anxiety. Yet, in the midst of the tension, something important happened: the Senate demonstrated courage by stepping back […]

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By EBUKA UKOH A nation does not prove its strength in speeches. But the safety it guarantees to its children speaks volumes. As I struggled to come to terms with the news of the abduction of students travelling to sit the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination in Benue State, I watched interviews of survivors, […]

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*Why leaders must choose stability over short-term gains By VICTOR-BANDELE DADA Nigeria’s persistent struggle with fuel pricing, inflation and economic instability, despite its status as a major oil producer raises a deeper question than policy design. It raises a question of leadership philosophy. Why does a resource-rich nation repeatedly adopt frameworks that transmit external shocks into […]

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By RAUF AREGBESOLA The Economy Government’s claim that the recent reduction in the exchange rate shows its mastery of economics is false. In truth, the exchange rate which was about N700 to the dollar when this government assumed office in 2023, is now about N1,400. This amounts to a 100 percent devaluation. In an import-dependent economy, […]

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By SUNDAY DARE Professor Pat Utomi has once again chosen to play to the gallery with a familiar cocktail of grandstanding and gloom. This time, he has come to dismiss the reform programme of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as “ridiculous,” “poorly structured,” and, in a flourish of intellectual overreach, a “Ponzi scheme.” At this point, the […]

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By EBUKA UKOH A country that cannot protect its foot soldiers does not hold out any promise of safety to ordinary citizens. That is the hard truth Nigeria must confront now.  The untimely felling of Oseni Omoh Braimah, commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Maiduguri, in a coordinated attack on a military base in Benisheikh in […]

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By Daniel Alabrah The sunny skies over Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, on Friday, April 10, 2026, exuded more than the usual humid breeze. They were not only friendly and beautifully blue but also doused the fears of most residents about the unpredictability of the weather. For a state in the heart of the rainforest region, the […]

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By MOSHOOD OSHUNFUREWA The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, in its 2022 latest report on the National Multidimensional Poverty Index Report, finds that 62.9 per cent of Nigerians are multi-dimensionally poor, approximately 132.93 million citizens deprived across health, education, living standards, work and nutrition. The World Bank has since confirmed that poverty rose to 63 per […]

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By Kunle Oyeniyi As the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State approaches, it is apparent that the stakes extend far beyond the conventional quest for political victory. At the heart of the contest lies a defining question: Can the state finally establish a culture of continuity capable of driving sustainable development, or will it revert […]

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By Lateef Giwa Just as it’s been described, “Leadership is the ability to influence, inspire, and guide individuals or teams toward achieving a shared goal. It involves setting a clear vision, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation. Effective leaders enhance performance by fostering trust, developing others’ potential, and adapting to change, often empowering teams to achieve more […]

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