Editorials
Editorial: PENGASSAN crossed the line in Dangote dispute
The recent clash between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Refinery revealed a troubling disregard for the public good. At issue were allegations that workers were dismissed or transferred for joining a union. If proven, such conduct by management is wrong and should…
Read More »Pope Leo XIV and the Reckoning of Power: America, the Church, the Age of Two Lions
No one saw him coming. Not even the bookmakers in Rome who live for the spectacle of a conclave. An American Cardinal, made only in 2023, now seated on the Throne of Peter as Pope Leo XIV. It is a name with gravity that stirs the dust of old battles…
Read More »EDITORIAL: Of ‘Willful Gifts’ and the Wilting Bar
Photo: NBA President, Afam Osigwe There is a thin line between optics and integrity, and the Nigerian Bar Association, in its latest bewildering tango with the Rivers State Government, has gleefully somersaulted over it. Three hundred million naira. A “wilful gift.” No strings attached, we are told. This is from…
Read More »Protest Minors: Rewarding Bad Behaviour – Govt Has Not Learnt Lessons
This medium condemns recent ceremonies by the federal, Kaduna and Kano states governments that serenaded, celebrated and rewarded minor protesters, some of whom were arrested for looting, arson and wanton destructions that cost the nation and businesses several billions of naira. Conversely, there are youths who toil daily for their…
Read More »Trump: From Convicted Felon to U.S. President-Elect
Austin Manekator Donald J. Trump, President-elect of the United States of America In a stunning turn of events, Donald J. Trump, a former U.S. president and convicted felon, has made history yet again by winning the 2024 presidential election. This election represents an extraordinary moment in American history, not just…
Read More »Kamala Harris: An Amazon on the Brink of History
By Austin Manekator In just a few days, Americans will head to the polls in an election with profound consequences that could break centuries-old barriers. On November 5th, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, will face former President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, in a contest that transcends a…
Read More »Nigeria’s Push for STEM Education: Preparing the Next Generation for a Digital Future.
In an increasingly digital world, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is more important than ever. Nigeria is making concerted efforts to enhance STEM education in schools and universities, recognizing its critical role in preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. As the country seeks…
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