By Chuka Nnabuife

Numbers carry enormous power. They clothe themselves with infallible authority, convincing the public that they reveal cold, hard truth. Yet statistics are never innocent. In the hands of unclean minds they can be manipulated so crudely to serve selfishly, even to the level of destroying beyond redemption whatever they tag. History is filled with shady characters and agencies that have done that. Somehow, they always eventually, fail in the ignoble beat. Nigerians may have just witnessed an example of such an ill-purposed misadventure.

BY Okey Igwesi.

Eminent nationalist and renowned Zikist, late Chief Mokwugo Okoye, in his letter to late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe during the crisis in their party, NCNC (National Council for Nigeria and Camerons) in the early 60s, wrote this to the great Zik of Africa: " The greatest CASUALTY as it is with us and our party today, "IS THE TRUTH! Lies are fabricated, and news slanted to suit the political extigencies of the day.

By Bolanle Bolawole

The Olunloyo family of Ibadan needs no elaborate introduction. Who does not know Dr. Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo: For his brilliance, especially his globally established wizardry in Mathematics; his eccentrism, his wits, his humour, his politics, and his many controversies? His disciplinarian streak is another side of his I got to know when I spoke with a family member. And, of course, social media buffs will also be familiar with his daughter, Kemi; perhaps, no less controversial (even eccentric, to some)!

By Azu Ishiekwene

In the incredibly sad courtroom drama of Tali Shani v Chief Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome (2025) UKFTT 1090 (PC), two ordinary Nigerians from unlikely quarters, each doing what would appear to be their daily work, made the difference.

By Hassan Gimba

I have been under the weather for the past six weeks - a period during which I have not gone to my office. Though being visible almost always online may suggest otherwise, I do mean it in the literal sense. And ironically, what dipped me under the weather is the weather itself. There was a period when Abuja went rainless for about two weeks. Of course, it became a serious issue of concern to many, especially farmers and students of climate change.

Re: Abike Must Resign

By Steve Osuji

RAUCOUS LAUGHTER: It wasn't one emoji. It wasn't two; not even eight, but 18! Abike Dabiri-Erewa tapped her screen 18 times on the famous laughter emoji. The one that signifies a happy, raucous laughter. The type of laughter that evokes tears and makes you roll over in utmost mirth.

By Shu'aibu Usman Leman

Still on my book, Bleeding Ink, which highlights the struggles and sacrifices of Nigerian journalists and the price they have paid in the fight for justice—know this: the ink still bleeds profusely.

By Azu Ishiekwene

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, is hardly in the news. Lawal has enough on his plate in a region struggling with banditry and insurgency, and in a state whose political heavyweights oppose him over political differences.

By Bola Bolawole

“Two traditional rulers and their Oloris, not Fulani herdsmen, are said to be the brains behind kidnappings in Kwara state. Where are we headed in this country?”

By Bolanle Bolawole

“What is the difference between journalists on one hand and broadcasters, presenters, radio and television personalities, news anchors and talk-show hosts on the other?”

You must be familiar with the controversy - indeed, name-calling and abusive tirade - between ARISE TV presenter, Rufai Oseni, and the Senior Special Adviser on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in the person of Olalere (Lere) Olayinka on the issue of who is a journalist and who is not, among other controversies in which the two media personalities are enmeshed. I came across another salvo fired from both sides a few days ago and I began to wonder whether there must not be an end to such mud-slinging that casts a slur on both men, demeans the profession(s) to which they belong, and ridicules the organizations/personalities they represent or speak for. Shorn of its gutter language and the altercations that not only foul the air but also distract attention from the critical issues of media practice, the question of who is a journalist and who is not that has been raised remains germane all the same.

By Okey Igwesi

Watching the shameful action of the managing director of SUJIMOTO , Mr Sijibomi Ogundele on video shedding crocodile tears as he narrates his deal in a Tik-tok style, one may conclude that it was just one of those fake video from social media.

By Chuka I. Nnabuife | ANCISRO

Preparations for Anambra State’s gubernatorial election on 8 November are in full swing, raising hope that the state may once again find itself under leadership capable of steering her towards progress and stability.