Celebrity Over Character: When Fame Becomes Nigeria’s Fast Track to Power
There was a time in Nigeria when leadership meant something solid — integrity, competence, and the quiet confidence that comes from serving people well. These days, it sometimes feels like the real qualification for public office is not experience or…
How Nigeria’s Small-Scale Farmers Are Quietly Winning on the Global Stage
In a world ruled by giant agribusinesses with glossy brochures and deeper pockets than a winter coat, Nigeria’s small-scale farmers are doing something rather remarkable — they are holding their own. Quietly. Steadily. And often without applause. These…
The Eternal Nigerian Queue: Olympics Should Take Notes
If patience were an Olympic sport, Nigerians would sweep the medals—gold, silver, and bronze. Because in this country, queues are legendary. Not your ordinary line-up, mind you, but full-blown sagas worthy of a mini-series. Take a petrol station, for…
Water Crisis in Nigerian Cities: Who’s Really Responsible?
Water is life. Simple, clear, undeniable. Yet across Nigeria’s biggest cities, clean and reliable water still behaves like a seasonal visitor—appearing briefly, then disappearing without warning. From Lagos to Kano, Port Harcourt to Abuja, the story…
Nigeria Seizes a Rare Global Stage As Babalola Emerge Rotary International President
In a moment of quiet pride for Nigeria’s service and goodwill community, the global spotlight is turning towards one of its own. Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, a seasoned Nigerian Rotarian with more than 30 years of service, is set to take the helm of Rotary…
The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Daily Life: A New Dawn or a Quiet Revolution?
In towns and cities across Nigeria, people are waking up to a future once only imagined in science fiction: one where computers think, help and sometimes even comfort us. From students decoding complex lessons to workers automating routine tasks,…
