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The current actions of certain Nigerian politically-exposed persons have compelled discerning minds to remind them that democracy is sustained by persuasion and the strength of arguments, not intimidation or the threat of guns. As political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections, the language of campaigns must reflect theContinue Reading

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As the global community marks this year’s World Mental Health Day on October 10, attention is increasingly shifting from long-stay psychiatric institutions towards community-based, person-centred mental healthcare. With the theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” the World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling for greater recognition of the experiencesContinue Reading

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THE admonition by the recently retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Ibrahim Saulawa, against politicians offering “Greek gifts” to judges deserves serious attention. Speaking at the valedictory court session marking his retirement at the mandatory age of 70, Justice Saulawa wondered why politicians should send rams, cows and other giftsContinue Reading

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Recently, the world marked  Teachers’ Day under the theme “Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing Its Status and Shaping Our Futures.” The theme recalls the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation on the Status of Teachers, which asked governments to guarantee educators dignity, decent pay and safe working conditions.Continue Reading