Anambra is heating up again. The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed November 8, 2025, for the governorship election, but what is stealing the headlines is not the men on the ballot. It is the women—two formidable figures—locked in a quarrel so fierce it seems to confirm a long-whispered idea: that women, more than men, are natural rivals, easily suspicious of one another, and quicker to quarrel over the smallest things. What was once a stereotype whispered in kitchens and compounds is now unfolding on the front pages of Nigeria’s newspapers. For years, social observers have remarked—sometimes unfairly—that while men…
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Gunmen riding motorbikes have killed at least 22 villagers in western Niger Republic, most of them attending a baptism ceremony, according to local media and community sources on Tuesday. The attack occurred on Monday in Takoubatt village, Tillaberi region, an area bordering Burkina Faso and Mali that has suffered repeated assaults by jihadist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (IS). A resident told AFP that 15 people were shot dead during the baptism, while the assailants later killed seven more on the village outskirts. Local outlet Elmaestro TV described the incident as a “gruesome death toll of 22…
A country in the Americas, to wit, North America, which has appropriated the name of the entire continents of North America and South America to itself glorifies in calling itself the policeman of the world. And with the programmed sellout of the hitherto impregnable Soviet Union by Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, it began to pride itself as the unquestionable unipolar. That country is the United States of America. A country derisively called Britain 2, the US is a master in the creation and deployment of the politics of language. Probably an inheritance from its mother, the Anglo-Saxon, the United States’ English…
Sheroes Rising for Development Initiative has launched the Visibility Series for Women Leaders, a groundbreaking campaign to amplify and celebrate women leaders across various fields. The 30-day series aims to boost women’s visibility, showcasing their achievements and strengthening their leadership influence across media platforms. In a video statement, Sheroes Rising emphasized the ongoing gender gap in news media, where women make up only 26% of news subjects and sources despite decades of global advocacy since the 1995 Beijing Declaration. This campaign addresses the need for greater gender inclusion and representation by profiling one woman leader each month, sharing her story…
Out of all 34 evaluated countries in Africa, only a few have achieved impressive performances compared to others. Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda lead in the African region with GDO Index scores of 0.756, 0.746, and 0.733, respectively. Nigeria ranks 0.499 in the Gender Data Index, indicating a low performance in gender capacity. Nigeria is not alone on the African continent; no African country has fully realised its potential in gender data over the years. This story has not changed over time, as previous assessments have shown a void of over 53.3% of gender-related data in Nigeria. This is a shortfall that continues to…
Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal says he’s committed to unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. However, in Sokoto, the very state that gave birth to his career, his record is marred by broken promises, abandoned programs, and borrowed political structures. If you can’t hold your home front, how do you claim the nation? When Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal declared that he was “committed to sending Tinubu out of office in 2027,” the statement rang bold. But boldness without a base is empty rhetoric. And in Sokoto—the very soil where his political career took root—Tambuwal is standing on shaky ground. A man…
On the morning of 10th September 2025, the gates of the Embassy of Ireland in Abuja opened to welcome us. The air carried both anticipation and curiosity as journalists and civil society leaders from across Nigeria gathered for the two-day resilience-building training on Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI). The program was organized by the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Nigeria and ECOWAS. Walking into the venue, I immediately sensed the weight of the occasion. This was no ordinary training; it was a gathering of minds determined to confront one of…
The President of the West Africa Association of Public Accounts Committees (WAAPAC), Mr. Traore Issouf, has called on African nations to remove visa barriers to foster economic integration, trade, and interpersonal relations across the continent. Issouf made the call at the closing ceremony of WAAPAC’s 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly held on Wednesday in Abuja. The week-long conference, themed “Strengthening Parliamentary Oversight of Public Debt,” brought together lawmakers from Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Togo, as well as participants from South Africa. He urged national parliaments in West…
In the annals of military strategy, a seasoned general understands the significance of timing, the importance of preparation, and the wisdom of retreat when faced with insurmountable odds. Such principles are not merely applicable to the battlefield; they resonate deeply within the socio-political landscape of Northern Nigeria today. The region finds itself ensnared in a quagmire of insecurity, pervasive poverty, and myriad challenges that have rendered life increasingly arduous for its populace. The predicament is not just a local issue; it is a national concern that threatens the very fabric of Nigeria’s unity and progress. As we navigate these turbulent…
In Islamic history, few events hold the profound significance of the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. This pivotal moment not only marked the establishment of a new community united by faith but also heralded the arrival of a leader whose teachings would illuminate the hearts of millions. Among the many expressions of joy and gratitude that greeted the Prophet upon his arrival, the nasheed “Tala’al-Badru ‘alayna” stands out as a poignant tribute, encapsulating the spirit of the time and the deep reverence felt by the people of Medina, known as the…