By Rabiu Usman Building collapse in Nigeria is no longer a rare construction accident. It has become a recurring public-safety problem, with failures reported in homes, schools, markets, churches, commercial premises and buildings still under construction. The pattern is particularly worrying during the rainy season, when prolonged rainfall, waterlogged soil, flooding and poor drainage can
By Kabir Akintayo As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections, political competition is no longer confined to campaign rallies, party conventions or negotiations among traditional power brokers. Increasingly, the contest is playing out thousands of kilometres away in Washington, D.C., where government officials, opposition politicians and influential private actors are spending millions of
Why Atiku’s Subsidy Gambit Rattles Tinubu By Farooq A. Kperogi Atiku Abubakar may finally have discovered the issue that can draw political blood from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. And I am enjoying seeing the president and his inner circle squirm in discomfort like cats stranded on a hot zinc roof. On Thursday, barely a day
FRSC–Indian University Training: Building Resilient Personnel for Safer Roads and Stronger Security Management By Ohaeri Osondu The recent training programme organised by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in collaboration with Rashtriya Raksha University Gujarat in India on stress management and emotional well-being for personnel of the Corps and other security agencies has no doubt,
Stop Insulting One Another, Sultan Tells Christians, Muslims The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Christians and Muslims in Nigeria to refrain from insulting one another and embrace mutual respect as a pathway to peaceful coexistence. The Sultan made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at the International Conference on National
Electric And CNG Vehicles: The New Road Safety Frontier For Nigeria By Ohaeri Osondu The transformation of Nigeria’s transportation system is entering a new phase. As the country increasingly explores cleaner and alternative energy sources for mobility, electric vehicles (EVs) and compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered vehicles are gradually becoming part of the Nigerian motoring environment.
By Shuaib S. Agaka When Nigeria announced an investigation into Google, Meta, X and several generative artificial intelligence platforms, many viewed it as yet another regulatory confrontation with global technology companies. I believe it represents something far more significant. It is one of the most consequential tests of Nigeria’s digital policy in recent years because
By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, familiar scenes are beginning to emerge across the country’s political landscape. Political realignments are taking shape, coalition talks are intensifying, defections are becoming more frequent, and aspirants are quietly positioning themselves for electoral contests that could redefine Nigeria’s future.While
Nigeria marked its 27th Democracy Day on June 12 amid speeches, ceremonies and reflections on the nation’s democratic journey. The occasion was more than a commemoration of a historic date; it was an opportunity to assess how far the country has travelled since the restoration of democratic rule in 1999 and how much farther it
By Haroon Aremu When former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan attempted to remove fuel subsidy in 2012, the nation erupted. Streets were flooded with protesters, labour unions shut down economic activities, and what became known as the #OccupyNigeriaMovement forced a dramatic policy reversal. The resistance was fierce, driven by fears of economic hardship and deep mistrust