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Better foolish than silent, by Destiny O. Enabulele
Better foolish than silent. It sounds reckless. But in a world that rewards quiet complicity, it might be the bravest thing I can say. Silence keeps the peace, but it also keeps the lie. Silence watches injustice and calls...
Justice for Mary Habila: Power must not bury the truth, by Destiny O. Enabulele
“Mary Habila is somebody's daughter, somebody's sister, somebody's niece, a human being for God's sake. Found dead in the...
Northern youth leaders demand oversight for state police
By Najeeb Sani Youth leaders in the North-East have called for strong oversight and safeguards in the...
ECOWAS at a crossroads: Democracy, credibility and institutional reform, by Shu’aibu Usman Leman
As the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gather in Freetown for the 2026 Heads...
Stolen bodies, broken mirrors: The cultural dislocation of the slave trade, by Destiny O. Enabulele
The slave trade did not just steal people. It stole memory. It uprooted twelve million Africans and scattered...
No stakes, no staying? Let women invest in their weddings, by Destiny O. Enabulele
Marriage is not a spectator sport. Yet in many of our ceremonies, we treat the woman like a guest...
The gutter doesn’t own the boy, by Destiny O. Enabulele
“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing...
The Oyo rescue raises a national question: Why is security success so uneven across Nigeria?, by Cliff Stanley
"The first duty of every government is the protection of life and property. Where that duty is inconsistently fulfilled,...
Beyond perception: Leadership, reconciliation, and the ministry of presence in times of grief, by Cliff Stanley
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God." Matthew 5:9. Leadership is ultimately measured not...
Pastor Isaac Ngutor Anga: A theologian, mentor, and guide to purpose, By Cliff Stanley
Theological education is often evaluated through curricula, academic rigor, and intellectual engagement....
Why FG suspended proposed N50,000 WAEC, NECO fee hike for 2027
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed upward review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School...
Deputy gov inspects collapsed Assembly complex, seeks expert assessment
The Gombe State Deputy Governor, Manassah Jatau, accompanied by the Secretary to Government of Gombe State, Professor Ibrahim Njodi and...
EDUCATION
Taraba varsity ASUU urges implementation of outstanding obligations, commends Kefas’ commitment to staff welfare
By Terna Chikpa The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) branch, has urged Governor Agbu...
AGRICULTURE
AFAN hails northern govs’ N1bn security fund, says move will boost food security
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) on Monday commended the Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) for establishing the Northern...
FEATURES & INVESTIGATIONS
When charity becomes public policy: Why Nigeria cannot outsource poverty reduction to celebrities, by Cliff Stanley
The recent appeal by Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, urging Afrobeats stars such as Davido, Burna Boy and Asake to use their wealth to lift poor Nigerians has once again ignited debate over the role of government in...
Matters arising on the collapsed Gombe Assembly site, by Haruna Abdulrashid
The collapse of the new Gombe State House of Assembly building has reportedly claimed the lives of two...
Of banditry and a shared sovereignty (2), by Hassan Gimba
The Arbiter This piece was first published in May 2022. It remains as pertinent today as it was...
President Tinubu, your policies are suffocating, let the poor breathe, by Destiny O. Enabulele
Mr. President, with respect, the air is getting thin. Fuel at ₦1,000 plus. Electricity tariff doubled. Food inflation...
The heroes without headlines, by Chika Udenkwo
For fifty-six agonising days, Nigeria watched and waited. The abduction of forty-four schoolchildren and their teachers from Orire in...
CORRUPTION & CRIME
Court remands Gombe school principal, teacher over alleged sexual abuse of pupil
A Chief Magistrate Court No. 16 sitting in Gombe has ordered the remand of a school principal and a class...
