Opinion
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Foreign ISWAP Commanders, Drones: Nigeria Must Wake Up To A New Terror Threat
By George Omagbemi Nigeria’s counter-terrorism battle may be entering a more dangerous phase, with the reported deployment of drones by terrorists and the discovery of alleged foreign operatives embedded within the Islamic…
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The Peller Effect: Why Millions of Young Nigerians Are Beginning to Question the Value of Education
By Opeyemi Adelakun When TikTok sensation Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and fellow content creator Elizabeth Amadou, better known as Jarvis, exchanged vows in Lagos on Saturday, August 1, the event…
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Tinubu’s Credentials: Welcome to Nigeria, The Only Country Where Certificates Matter Until They Belong to the Powerful
By Gloria Drealomalicha There are countries governed by laws. Then there is Nigeria a country where the law often appears to change depending on whose name is on the document. If you…
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Opinion: Nigeria, A Nation of Special Concern
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nigeria, once celebrated as the Giant of Africa, now faces a crisis that extends beyond economic hardship. It is a nation blessed with enormous natural and human resources,…
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Opinion: Parents Must Encourage Book Reading to Ignite Children’s Imagination and Preserve Nigeria’s History
By George Omagbemi Sylvester In an era dominated by smartphones, social media and digital entertainment, parents have a greater responsibility to cultivate a reading culture among their children. Reading books not only…
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Opinion: The Importance of Education: A Lesson Beyond the Classroom
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Education is more than earning certificates or securing employment; it is a lifelong investment in personal growth, confidence and opportunity. While many people debate the value of formal…
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Peter Obi: No One Can Predetermine INEC Chairman Amupitan’s Actions Ahead of 2027
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has said no one can determine in advance whether the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash…
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Court Grants Miyetti Allah President Bello ₦2bn Bail
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail to the National President of Miyetti Allah, Alhaji Bello Badejo, in the sum of ₦2 billion as he continues…
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Opinion: When Bail Money Interests Judges Justice Slows
By Paul Joseph Each time another high-profile corruption suspect walks out of court on bail while trial dates are fixed months into the future, many Nigerians are left asking the same question:…
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Opinion: Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket Rekindles Debate Over National Unity Ahead of 2027
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The controversy surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket has resurfaced after the All Progressives Congress (APC) retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate for…
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Opinion: Poverty, Politics and Xenophobia—The Dangerous Forces Driving South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Crisis
By George Omagbemi Sylvester South Africa’s anti-immigrant crisis has evolved into one of the country’s most pressing social and political challenges, exposing deep divisions over migration, economic inequality and governance. What began…
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Opinion: Can Nigerians Legitimately Replace the 1999 Constitution Through a People-Led Process?
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The debate over replacing Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution has resurfaced, with constitutional scholars and legal experts arguing that the country’s supreme law can only derive true legitimacy through the…