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JAMB questions

In the dusty lexicon of Nigerian street parlance, a JAMB question is not merely a difficult riddle. It is the kind of question that makes your brain p

State police: A dangerous rush to reform

The worsening insecurity across Nigeria has revived calls for major reforms in the country’s policing structure. Kidnappings, banditry, terrorism and

Why young Nigerians are losing faith in democracy

When Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999, there was widespread optimism across the country. After years of military rule, many citizens believ

Teachers, children, worshippers: Why we can’t look away anymore

“Whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption in the land — it is as if he had slain all mankind. And whoever saves one — it is as if he h

The Maputo Declaration can lure the Northern voters

Since the last election in 2023, the number of people experiencing severe food insecurity has increased. This is evidenced by the poverty index data.