The surge in female-led Nollywood success stories reveals far more than box office dominance. This year, Bimbo Ademoye’s “Where Love Lives” amassed over 6 million views within 72 hours, while Omoni Oboli’s “Love In Every Word” accumulated 4.3 million views in its first 72 hours and reached 20 million views three weeks after release. Funke […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted 32 names to the Senate for ambassadorial confirmation. Among them are former governors, media aides, a former minister, spouses of former governors and Mahmoud Yakubu, the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. While many of these nominations are questionable, Yakubu’s nomination in particular demands our attention and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]