Features & Articles
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Twelve Years After Chibok: Why school kidnappings still haunt Nigeria
By Abdul-Lateef Rukayat More than a decade after the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, in April 2014, Nigeria continues to confront a disturbing reality: attacks on schools…
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The Impact of Kidnapping on Education in Nigeria: A Deep Dive
Understanding Kidnapping and Its Context in Nigeria Psychological Effects of Kidnapping on Students Impact on Dropout Rates and Educational Attainment Societal Impact and Responses to School Kidnappings
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The World Has Changed; Are You Evolving?
Written by George Omagbemi Sylvester The author argues that the pace of global change today is unprecedented, driven by technology, shifting economies, cultural transformation, and new ways of thinking. The central message…
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New Acting IGP Appointment Sparks Debate Over Merit and Regional Bias
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The appointment of Tunji Disu as the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), just 48 days short of the mandatory retirement age of 60, has reignited debates over…
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Bloodline of Dissent: How the Kuti Brothers Shaped Nigeria’s Political, Cultural and Public-Health History
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The emergence of rare photographs showing the three Kuti brothers together (Fela Anikulapo‑Kuti, Dr. Beko Ransome‑Kuti and Prof. Olikoye Ransome‑Kuti) has renewed public attention on one of Nigeria’s…
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A Life in Shackles: The Bauchi Nightmare of 17 Years in Chains
By George Omagbemi Sylvester In a harrowing incident that has jolted national conscience and raised uncomfortable questions about human dignity, the Bauchi State Police Command on 16 February 2026 rescued a man…
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Understanding Your Rights: Safeguards Against Abuses in Nigeria Police Arrests
By George Omagbemi Sylvester When a police officer utters the words, “Oga, follow us to the station,” the psychological weight of that command often overwhelms the average citizen. Fear, confusion, and panic…
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Fraudsters-in-Law: Inside the Paris Club Refund Dispute Rocking Abia
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A fresh legal controversy has erupted around Abia State’s share of the Paris Club refund, following revelations contained in court records and petitions that allege irregular settlements, disputed…
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Lagos Demolition Crisis: Residents Speak Out
By George Omagbemi Sylvester In the early hours of December 21, 2025, the tranquillity of waterfront communities like Makoko and Oworonshoki in Lagos was shattered by the roar of bulldozers and the…
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Otti Defends Tinubu’s Tax Reform Amid Criticism
By George Omagbemi Sylvester When Abia State Governor Alex Otti publicly defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s newly enacted tax reform laws on February 13, 2026, he did more than just push back…
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When Water Turns Deadly: Inside South Africa’s Fight Against Cholera
By George Omagbemi Sylvester South Africa’s modern confrontation with cholera has been shaped by a deadly outbreak, regional disease pressures and a renewed national push to strengthen water safety and emergency response…
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Seventy-Seven Years Later: Justice for Enugu Miners
By George Omagbemi Sylvester In a historic judgment delivered on 5 February 2026, the Enugu State High Court ordered the British government to pay £420 million (approximately ₦778.8 billion) to the families…