Life as they say is sacred, but in the view of some persons it can be taken at will. In recent times the incidence of premeditated murder have been on the rise and in many cases the reasons for such is difficult to fathom. In this piece, ADEYINKA ADENIJI takes a look at the rising […]
Insight
Ayomide Powei Bello: Born inside the canoe, now a rowing star
The story of Ayomide Powei Bello is a unique one. She was born in a canoe some 20 years ago by a mother whose livelihood depends on resources from the water. She grew up leaning to live off the water. Today, she has taken it a notch higher. CHARLES OGUNDIYA takes an in-depth look at […]
Niger Delta: 13% derivation, other refunds and ripple effect across states
Controversy recently erupted over leakage of released backlog of allocations from 13% derivation, SURE-P, withheld NNPC remittances to the Federation Account, among others, from 1999 to 2021 by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to the eight states of the Niger Delta. PAULINE ONYIBE, takes a look at how many states are dealing with the disclosure and […]
Plateau Communities: How Fulani militia’s attacks left over 100 people blind
The level of insecurity in parts of Northern Nigeria, especially in parts of Plateau State, has left many communities devastated in several ways. MUSA PAM, in this investigative report, takes a look at how the attacks have left many blind and some visually impaired Plateau State in North Central Nigeria is one state that has […]
Salvaging dilapidated roads in Anambra
Anambra used to be one of the states with the best network of roads in the South East. But today, these roads have become shadows of themselves as users face horrific experiences. Our correspondent, OKEY MADUFORO, took a look at the challenges before Governor Charles Soludo in salvaging roads in the state. Umunze community in […]
How rise in domestic violence turns lovers to enemies, crumbling marriages
In Nigeria, it is not strange to see a man hit a woman as a disciplinary measure and deep cultural belief. This is why cases of domestic violence are on the high as UCHENNA INYA reports Lovers separate after eight years of courtship The love story between David Okike and Helen Ozioma which almost metamorphosed […]
How rise in domestic violence is turning lovers to enemies, eating up marriages
In Nigeria, it is not strange to see a man hit a woman as a disciplinary measure and deep cultural belief. This is why cases of domestic violence are on the rise as UCHENNA INYA reports Domestic violence takes many forms including physical, sexual, emotional, and mental. It is mostly committed against females, though it […]
How high cost of grains dashes workers’ hope at Christmas as firms foreclose rice gifts
…as 131 trucks of grain rot at Customs yards in Ogun, Lagos Despite the unveiling of massive pyramids of rice this year, majority of workers will not be going home with any grain of rice as end of the year gift, as some popular companies and banks have ruled out giving the famous gift to […]
Naira redesign, currency trading, spraying and Nigeria’s laws
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) secured the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari to redesign the three highest denominations of the naira notes. While some see the policy as a waste of time and resources, others reason that the policy is a welcome development in view of the abuse that the naira have been subjected […]
Battling insecurity across states, the Kogi example
Security the world over is unarguably, the major source of peace and development, while insecurity, remains the albatross of harmonious co-existence and safety of lives and properties. MUHAMMAD BASHIR in Lokoja, ex-rays performance of the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, in ensuring that people of the state sleep with their two eyes closed, while investors […]