Abike Dabiri-Erewa, head of NIDCOM, is under fire after reposting a derogatory comment referring to Nigerians as “monkeys” and “children of gorillas,” sparking accusations of anti-Igbo bias, a defense from some X users, and sharp criticism from Oseni Rufai and others.
Dr. Olarinre Salako argues that President Tinubu’s economic reforms, while theoretically sound, have been implemented with profound insensitivity to the immediate suffering of Nigerians, pushing millions into poverty and risking both lives and political stability.
While Nigeria rightly celebrated the Super Falcons’ WAFCON victory with national honours, cash, and houses worth millions, the N200,000 reward for Nafisa Abdullah Aminu’s world-beating intellectual achievement highlights a troubling national preference for brawn over brain, arguing for a system that equitably celebrates both forms of excellence.
A Case for Adopting a Jury System to break the cycle of impunity and restore public trust in Nigeria’s Justice System
Nigerians know the right thing, but still indulge in road traffic infractions.
NDLEA has uncovered how airport officials colluded with a drug syndicate to plant illicit substances in the luggage of three innocent Nigerian pilgrims detained in Saudi Arabia, as the government intensifies efforts to secure their release.
Correcting a historic injustice: The case for rewarding past Super Falcons
The Nigerian government is considering raising the salaries of political office holders, sparking outrage from labour unions and citizens who argue that politicians already enjoy hidden perks while ordinary Nigerians suffer under inflation and inequality.
Data centres consume millions of litres of water for cooling—deleting old emails could reduce demand
