Category Opinion

Tackling the “househelpism’’ challenge

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As the nation Nigeria grapples with and frontally struggles to exit third-world challenges of illiteracy and poverty and transform, through hard work and massive human and material development, into a nation characterised by coordinated infrastructural provision and a society where…

Effects of ASUU strikes on university education credibility

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Education in Nigeria, particularly at the tertiary level, has endured numerous challenges, with prolonged strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) being one of the most contentious issues. These strikes, often triggered by disputes over funding, salaries, and…

Cultural variety key to unified national identity quest

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Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is often celebrated for its rich cultural diversity, with over 250 ethnic groups and more than 500 languages spoken across its vast territory. This vast mosaic of cultures is a unique feature that sets Nigeria…

When the president needs an army of town criers

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Presidents Shagari, Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, and Buhari each had one known voice speaking for them. Although the number of personnel in the presidential media apparatus varied across these administrations, Nigerians were, for a long time, accustomed to hearing from the…

Rising traffic offences, a bad omen for Nigeria

The rate of road traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths is very high in Nigeria. The 2023 data released by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) showed that about 5,000 people died in road traffic crashes. The report by the World…

Apomu King is not a warmonger for PDP

The attention of Oba Kayode Afolabi, the Alapomu of Apomu, has been drawn to an article titled “Apomu king turns warmonger for PDP”. The article was written by a columnist, Tunde Odesola, and published on the back page of The…

The misuse of AI by Nigerian students

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In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the global landscape of education, offering unprecedented tools to enhance learning and productivity. However, in Nigerian tertiary institutions, the story is unfolding differently. Many students have succumbed to the allure of AI…

Revisiting fuel subsidy removal, economic hardship

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Last week, a large number of Nigerians gathered again in protest against the escalating cost of petrol, its scarcity, and general economic hardship in the country. This time around, the protest was led by one Abdullahi Bilal with his two…

The daily struggles of Maiduguri keke riders

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Maiduguri, the bustling capital of Borno State, is known for its vibrant culture and resilient people. However, for one key group in the city’s transport system, daily life is marred by challenges that threaten their livelihoods: the Keke (tricycle) riders.…