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Moving beyond empty gestures to end open defecation
Nigeria has pushed its target to eliminate open defecation to 2030, but experts warn that without genuine funding and accountability, the effort will mirror the failures of past sanitation campaigns.
Questioning Federal Involvement in Almajiri Education
Ochereome Nnanna argues that federal funding for Almajiri schools represents an unconstitutional push toward state-sponsored religious expansion, alienating non-Muslims and undermining national unity.
Dele Sobowale: Revisiting the Stale 2003 Political Conflicts of Obasanjo and Osoba
Dele Sobowale reflects on the repetitive political feuds between Obasanjo and Osoba, criticizing the 2003 failures of the AD/Afenifere leadership and the former president's habit of engaging in damaging public spats.
Redemption within the Commuter Bus
Stephanie Shaakaa explores how the focus on minor regulatory issues, like preaching on buses, highlights a government's tendency to prioritize symbolic gestures over solving systemic national crises.
Living Up to the Igbobi Legacy
Muyiwa Adetiba reflects on the enduring bonds of trust and character expected of Igbobi College alumni, arguing that honoring one's roots is essential for both personal integrity and national progress.
Celebrating Eight Decades of Senator Abdullahi Adamu’s Distinguished Public Service
A reflection on the life and career of Senator Abdullahi Adamu as he celebrates his 80th birthday, highlighting his commitment to public service and his influential role in Nigerian politics.
Mending Nigeria’s Six-Decade Scar: A Path Forward
Sixty years after the pivotal coups of 1966, Nigeria continues to grapple with the ethnic divisions and distrust born from those events. True national healing requires acknowledging shared responsibility and focusing on cross-cultural trust.
A Critical Look at the Legacy of Nelson Mandela and the ANC
This analysis argues that Nelson Mandela and the ANC left a flawed legacy, creating an economic divide that replaced apartheid and failing to address the underlying social issues facing modern South Africa.
Akara Economics: Examining the Nigerian Philosophy of Survival
Stephanie Shaakaa argues that Nigeria's economic focus has shifted toward individual survival strategies, like side hustles, rather than building the systemic infrastructure required for national growth.
Unfilled Seats: The National Failure to Keep Our Students Safe
Stephanie Shaakaa explores how the recurring abduction of students in Nigeria has become a tragic norm, arguing that empty classroom desks stand as a permanent indictment of the nation's failure to protect its future.