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…
TODAY’S VIEWPOINT IS ON THE BLESSINGS AND BURDENS OF EGG DONATION IN NIGERIA Nigeria’s premier university, the University of Ibadan recently made headlines when it warned female students against the dangers of indiscriminate egg donation. The advisory reignited a critical conversation about a practice that is becoming increasingly common in Nigeria that promises quick money…
TODAY’S VIEWPOINT IS ON THE DANGERS OF PONZI SCHEMES IN NIGERIA In recent years, Ponzi schemes have continued to rear their ugly heads across Nigeria, thriving on the twin pillars of hardship and greed. These financial traps, often disguised as quick-income investment opportunities, have trapped countless unsuspecting citizens, leaving trails of heartbreak, financial ruins, and…
CURBING STREET BEGGING IN NIGERIA THROUGH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES IS THE FOCUS OF TODAY’S VIEWPOINT Street begging, once considered a rare occurrence and a last resort for survival, has now grown into a widespread social concern across Nigeria. From bustling urban centres to remote communities, the sight of beggars, both young and old at public spaces…
TODAY’S VIEWPOINT FOCUSES ON THE NEED TO END INCESSANT ROAD CRASHES IN NIGERIA The growing cases of road crashes on the nation’s highways have continued to cast a shadow over the nation’s development efforts. Road accidents have been claiming lives and inflicting emotional, economic, and physical wounds that are often irreparable. From the busy corridors…
BALANCING MERIT AND MATURITY IN JAMB’S AGE POLICY IS THE FOCUS OF TODAY’S VIEWPOINT. As prospective candidates gear up for 2025 unified tertiary matriculation examination, the question of eligibility for under 16 hangs in the air. A delta state high court recently ruled that the 16 years minimum admission age policy of the joint admissions…