Editorial

Nigeria must rise to the challenge of containing the newly imported Ebola virus disease before it becomes another national health emergency. The confirmation of an imported case in Abuja on October 20, 2026, recalls the […]

The passing of renowned politician, journalist, historian, diplomat and member of The Guardian Editorial Board, Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, in London on October 17, 2026, at the age of 86, added to the list of […]

The nation’s economy is still at a troubling point, with diesel, the lifeblood of industrial activity, crossing the N2,000 per litre mark recently amid epileptic and expensive electricity supply. If something serious is not done […]

Mental illness is a medical condition which is treatable The opposition of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to the move to decriminalise attempted suicide is quite unfortunate. Although the Senate passed the Suicide Prevention Bill […]

There should be public education on the dangers of scooping petrol Vehicles parked along the road, food items and other valuables estimated at hundreds of millions of naira, were destroyed last Thursday following a petrol […]

Security agencies should go after the criminals In two separate incidents, the Kwara State Police Commissioner, Adekimi Ojo, last week confirmed the arrest of four suspects over missing human parts. In the first incident, two […]

Patrick Cole, journalist, administrator and diplomat, dies at 86 The recent passing of Dr. Patrick Dele Cole at 86 deserves to be memorialised as a significant life of accomplishments and impact on many fronts. Cole […]

As the world marks the International Day of the Girl-Child, Nigeria’s record on a critical half of its young population is disappointing. Every October 11, the world raises awareness about gender inequality, the right to […]

The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who dropped the hints at a strategic workshop organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in collaboration with the Commission, said “elections must be decided by the […]

All stakeholders must do more to contain the practice The theme for the International Day of the Girl Child 2026 held yesterday was “End child marriage and invest in girls’ rights.” Sadly, there was not […]

Wildlife trafficking poses a threat to Nigeria’s biodiversity and security Booka Safari Tomorrow in Kano, three high-profile wildlife traffickers will be arraigned in court on a case that should be taken seriously. The three men […]

Redeemer’s Health Village medical feat is commendable GetHealth Tips In a remarkable medical feat, a cancerous kidney tumor was recently removed from a patient’s body in Abuja while the doctor worked remotely 500 kilometres away […]

As Nigeria joins other countries for the 2026 World Day Against the Death Penalty with the theme, ‘Stories for Life’, a decision must be taken on the growing numbers of death row inmates in the […]

The authorities can still do more to minimise the impact of floods The rainy season has peaked, creating an unfortunate potential of avoidable deaths and destruction of property due to a lack of mitigation planning. […]

In the face of unreliable electricity, individuals are switching to solar energy to light their homes Erratic electricity from the national grid is increasingly forcing many Nigerians to rely on solar energy to power their […]

There should be more to conditional cash transfer than sharing money DonateFood Boxes The latest reports that the cash-based social intervention programme of the current administration has reached no fewer than 67.19 million people and […]

Nigeria has reasonable cause to celebrate her 66th Independence anniversary today, but it is undoubtedly a celebration interlaced with deep nostalgia for a country burdened by missed opportunities. In 1960, hope was high for a […]

As political campaigns for the 2027 general elections roll out, it is regrettable that violence and a high degree of intolerance may mar the process. Across the country, reports show candidates’ and parties’ posters being […]

President Bola Tinubu’s call on governors to prioritise investments in critical infrastructure over white elephant projects as a conscious step towards tackling escalating insecurity confirms the rampant misplacement of priorities in state and local council […]

The controversy surrounding the planned concession of King’s College Lagos and the subsequent protest by 117 Unity Colleges nationwide clearly points to the federal government’s failure to consult school stakeholders before the concession. This is […]