Amid growing concern over the poor state of Nigeria’s courts, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has decried the inadequate funding of state judiciary. Her remarks have reignited debate on judicial independence, financial autonomy, and accountability in the justice system, reports The Nation. The gavel, though mighty, i...
Teachers’ salaries vary dramatically across countries, with some offering not only impressive paychecks but also perks such as housing, health insurance, and even tax-free income. Below are ten countries where teachers are among the best compensated in the world. 1. India India has become a surprisingly rewarding destination for teachers, espe...
•Daisy Danjuma, Lilian Salami and Lami Tumaka A trio of respected voices from business, academia, and communications have endorsed “Leading in a Storm,” the new book by Dr. Dakuku Peterside, calling it a practical and timely guide for leaders navigating disruption across sectors. The book’s practicality ensures its immediate ...
•Central Bank of Nigeria Abdulrahman Musa, on March 12, 2024, walked into a bank in Kaduna metropolis looking confused and agitated. He had just mistakenly transferred N200,000 to the wrong account number. He immediately rushed to the customer service unit to lodge a complaint about the erroneous transfer, which had gone to an account in [&hel...
•Fuel tanker explosion …Being Nigerian Tribune Editorial Death walks with a child, says a local saying, and the child is not aware. It is a troubling scenario when people willingly walk into the waiting arms of certain death, and that, sadly, is what many Nigerians have been doing for years with fallen fuel tankers. As […]
•A trafficked girl At just 10 years old, Ladidi Mudi (not real name) wakes at 5:00 a.m. daily. But unlike children her age who prepare for school, her mornings begin with sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes in the home of a stranger she calls “mummy” in Unguwan Rimi, GRA, Kaduna. Though she lives with her […]
•Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent claim in Brazil that his government’s reforms have ‘eliminated corruption’ in Nigeria has sparked strong reactions at home, with religious leaders insisting that the reality on the ground tells a different story. During his visit to Brazil, Tinubu told investors that reforms under his administration...
Sex is a normal part of life and should be enjoyed by all women. However, “period sex”, or having sex while menstruating, is still a controversial topic that is frequently embroiled in taboos, myths, and cultural norms. Regardless, for some women, period sex is even more pleasurable than at other times of the month. They […]
A growing number of Nigerians are calling for DNA tests to be made mandatory at birth, following fresh revelations of a persistent paternity crisis in the country. After Smart DNA Nigeria released its 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, our correspondent conducted an online poll on X yesterday to gauge Nigerians’ reactions on whether DNA tests [&h...
•Femi Otedola Business magnate and Chairman of First Bank Holding, Femi Otedola, has disclosed that his lack of academic interest was the reason he never pursued a university education. Otedola made the revelation in his newly released memoir, a 286-page book launched yesterday, where he reflected on his early years in school and his eventual ...

