HOW NIGERIA CAN CURB BETTING ADDICTION AND PROTECT ITS YOUTH IS THE FOCUS OF TODAY’S VIEWPOINT Nigeria stands at a critical crossroad where digital influence, poverty, and false hope collide. These days, online sports betting is not just about fun, but it is fast becoming a symbol of desperation. The current economic realities, from spiralling…
ASSESSING NIGERIA’S TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF UNINTERRUPTED DEMOCRACY IS THE FOCUS OF TODAY’S VIEWPOINT. IT IS WRITTEN BY HONOURABLE FEMI ADEBISI J, A MEDIA CONSULTANT Nigeria’s journey through 26 years of democracy, marked by a transition from military to civilian rule, showcases both notable achievements and significant challenges. As the country marked Democracy Day on June…
TIME TO STEM THE TIDE OF PREVENTABLE FLOODING IS THE FOCUS OF TODAY’S VIEWPOINT As the first heavy rains drench the land, people now find themselves at a familiar crossroads. The annual flooding that devastates communities, destroys livelihoods, and claims lives is not an unavoidable natural disaster. It is the direct consequence of collective failure…
NEED FOR PEACEFUL CO – EXISTENCE AS MUSLIMS CELEBRATE EID – IL – KABIR IS THE FOCUS OF TODAY’S VIEWPOINT. IT IS WRITTEN BY PENSIONERS’ FM GENERAL MANAGER, DR. BABATUNDE TIAMIYU. THE SPONSOR OF THIS VIEWPOINT IS BARRISTER AKEEM AGBAJE ” ADEHUN”, A LEGAL ICON Eid – il – Adha, the Muslim Ummah’s annual global…
TODAY’S VIEWPOINT TAKES A LOOK AT THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF ARTIFICIAL FRUIT RIPENING In recent years, markets have become flooded with fruits that look appealing on the outside but carry a hidden danger within. This growing trend, driven by the use of hazardous chemicals like calcium carbide, ethephon, and ethylene glycol, is no longer just…
TODAY’S VIEWPOINT TAKES A LOOK AT HOW DIGITAL CONTENT IS ERODING FAMILY VALUES In recent years, the rise of social media has redefined global communication, reshaped personal branding, and has become an avenue to fame overnight. This transformation has not come without significant moral consequences. A growing number of young people, especially women now leverage…
TODAY’S VIEWPOINT FOCUSES ON POPE LEO XIV, A NEW CHAPTER FOR CATHOLIC CHURCH WORLDWIDE. IT IS WRITTEN BY DR. PAUL EMOKHARE, A REPORTER WITH DAILY HERALD, PRINCE ALBERT, CANADA On May 8, 2025, the Roman Catholic Church witnessed a historic moment as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th pope and to be…
TODAY’S VIEWPOINT LOOKS AT JAMB AND THE BROKEN SYSTEM Disappointment settled over many homes when the joint admissions and matriculation board, jamb announced the release of the 2025 UTME results recently. Silence from candidates who had dared to dream, and silence from their parents who had done all they could to keep hope alive through…
TODAY’S VIEWPOINT IS ON THE RISE OF SCAVENGING IN NIGERIA Known in local parlance as “baban bola” or “iron condemn”, scavengers also known as informal waste pickers are a common sight across cities and rural areas. They rummage through bins, dumpsites, and public spaces in search of recyclable materials to sell. Scavengers typically collect items…
NIGERIANS’ GOLD RUSH FOR FOREIGN DEGREES IS THE FOCUS OF TODAY’S VIEWPOINT For many young Nigerians, obtaining a foreign degree has become a key to unlocking new opportunities and a better life. It has become a desperate escape from a failing educational system and an uncertain future. The mass movement, popularly referred to as the…