Freedom of speech—one of our most cherished rights today—was not handed to us freely. It was fought for, bled for, and won through the sacrifices of many. But today, there’s an unsettling clamour among some calling for the military to come back and clamp down on our media. They’re using the same freedom to call for silencing that very freedom, risking returning to the dark days when voices were muted, and antagonism was a crime.
This isn’t just about one school; it’s a mirror reflecting a larger, disturbing pattern across the nation. In Ekiti State, projects funded by public money crumble within a few years, often a direct consequence of poor oversight and mismanagement. While politicians make promises, it’s Nigeria’s civil servants who implement them—or sabotage them.
This shift threatens the moral fabric of the nation and has dangerous implications for the future of leadership in the country. We are witnessing a generation of young people drifting further away from the path of integrity, lured by the mirage of quick wealth
The World Bank, a global financial institution with significant influence on policy decisions in developing nations, recommended a reduction in government support for social services.
Nigeria’s legal framework remains tied to the past—locked in a time warp of outdated laws, irrelevant statutes, and obsolete penalties. This disconnect between law and reality has far-reaching consequences
Strong foundations in governance and economic policies are crucial to achieving sustainable growth
The country faces a persistent challenge threatening its future prosperity—youth unemployment. The reality is stark: millions of young Nigerians graduate from tertiary institutions yearly with no jobs awaiting them.
Nigeria, with its complex history of governance, is once again facing calls for a return to regionalism. From its inception as a colony, through its early years as an independent state, Nigeria has oscillated between centralised and regional forms of governance
The Fulani militia is said to be driven by an age-old vision of their forefathers, most notably Uthman Dan Fodio, to expand and acquire new territories, particularly in the South. This vision has manifested in violent attempts to take control of land and resources, leaving behind a trail of death, destruction, and sorrow
Similarly, digital solutions, particularly the internet and computers, are becoming the electricity of the 21st century. Just as life without electricity is now unimaginable, so too will a life without digital tools seem improbable shortly.
