Opinion

Power, Privilege, and the Erosion of Rights: The Regina Daniels Case

Ndi Kato 11 November 2025 0

The unfolding marital crisis between Nigerian actress Regina Daniels and Senator Ned Nwoko has captivated public attention, but beneath the sensational headlines lies a deeply troubling case study in power imbalances, early marriage, and the abuse of institutional authority. From a human rights

Opinion

Democracy is Bleeding Not Dying: Why Nigeria Must Reject Military Romance 

Ndi Kato 4 November 2025 0

In October, Nigeria once again found itself staring into the abyss of military intervention in politics. Reports of a thwarted coup attempt shook the nation, reminding citizens of the fragile nature of our democracy and the ghosts that continue to linger from our past. Sixteen military officers were named as being linked to the alleged […]

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The Ochanya Ogbanje Case and Nigeria’s Rape Culture

Ndi Kato 31 October 2025 0

I stood in the scorching Abuja sun in 2018, holding a placard that read “#JusticeForOchanya.” Around me, hundreds of voices rose in unison, demanding accountability for a child whose suffering should have shaken our nation to its core. Seven years later, Ochanya Ogbanje’s killers still walk free, and her story has become a mirror reflecting […]

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Dissecting Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate’s Red Letter and NARD’s Impending Strike

Ndi Kato 28 October 2025 0

When the Federal Ministry of Health released The Red Letter on October 22, 2025, it seemed like a fresh breeze in a stifled room; I even posted it on my Twitter and Facebook accounts. The letter, signed by Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, called on Nigerians to “protect the health of […]

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ASUU: Broken Promises and the Slow Death of Nigerian Education

Ndi Kato 21 October 2025 0

The story of Nigeria’s university lecturers is one of quiet endurance and deepening despair. It is not simply about strikes or salary negotiations; it is about human beings who have devoted their lives to shaping the next generation, only to be made to feel small in the very country they helped build. I know this […]

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Citizens, Not Customers: A Lesson in Self Awareness for the Nigerian Police

Ndi Kato 14 October 2025 0

On October 9, 2025, the Nigeria Police Force posted a message on their social media pages that read, “Yes, you – our esteemed customer, we celebrate you.” It was part of a promotional graphic for Customer Service Week. The post might have been intended as lighthearted public relations, but to many Nigerians, it exposed the […]