Category: Opinion

On the imminent water supply shortage in FCT

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Aliyu H. Abubakar Water is life, and the FCT Water Board , the government utility organisation saddled with the responsibility of providing safe, adequate and affordable water supply service to Abuja, can be said to be one of the best potable water providers not only in Nigeria but also across the sub-region. Hence the growing agitation over the state of  the fear of imminent water scarcity being experienced and which has triggered another round of panic among the residents in the Abuja City Centre and several satellite towns. As 2026…

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When Democracy Loses Its Soul: Nigeria, ECOWAS and the Crisis of Moral Authority in West Africa

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Onibiyo Segun West Africa is once again trapped in a familiar and troubling cycle: elected governments failing their people, soldiers stepping in, and regional institutions scrambling to defend a version of democracy that millions no longer trust. Nowhere is this contradiction more visible than in Nigeria’s leadership of ECOWAS under Tinubu. Following the failed coup attempt in the Benin Republic, ECOWAS suddenly rediscovered its voice, issuing stern warnings and recommitting itself to the defense of “democratic order.” As current ECOWAS chair, Nigeria has positioned itself as the region’s chief custodian…

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Ɗan-Hassan: A trailblazer in FCT water, sanitation

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By Muhammad N. Imam Pioneer Executive Director (ED), FCT Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Directorate (RUWASSA), Dr. Mohammed Ali Ɗan-Hassan, has been extolled as one whose career exemplifies dedication, visionary leadership, and a steadfast commitment to water and sanitation development in the FCT. At his recent retirement ceremony at the Cyprian Ekwensi Centre, Abuja, his humility not only became so manifest but it became a platform of praise and admiration. The Acting Director of FCT RUWASSA, Abigail Patricia Ekpenisi, Mrs. Joy Okoro, a former Director, FCT Water Board, and other…

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Key lessons from 2025 Africa Women Conference

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By Jumai Ahmadu The 9th edition of the Africa Women Conference (AWC) has come and gone but its echo continues to inspire and strengthen women across the African continent and even beyond. Since its March 2018 inaugural edition at the NGO/CSW in New York, the AWC has become a vital platform dedicated to empowering women and girls across Africa. Held at the Marriot Hotel, Accra, Ghana, from November 19th to 21st, 2025, and organised by the Helpline Social Support Initiative, a non-profit organisation based in Abuja, Nigeria, the conference brought…

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Much ado about women supporting women

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By Jumai Ahmadu PhD For years, a common phrase has echoed in workplaces and social spaces across Nigeria “women are their own worst enemies.” It is often said with confidence, and used to explain away instances of rivalry, jealousy, or conflict among women.  Over time, this idea has hardened into a stereotype—that women cannot genuinely support one another, especially in male-dominated spaces like politics or the civil service. But is this really the truth? The myth suggests that women are too competitive, too suspicious, and too insecure to work together…

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Senator Remi Tinubu: A Different Kind of First Lady

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By Jumai Ahmadu PhD.  Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, is proving that the role of First Lady can be more than ceremonial. She has chosen to make her office a platform for service, empowerment, and social impact. Many are of the opinion that her leadership style is pro-people, and her actions are leaving footprints of hope across the country. Senator Tinubu, on her just recent 65th birthday, and perhaps in one of her most striking gesture, instead of personal gifts, made a heartfelt appeal: she asked Nigerians and friends…

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Women’s Rights: Not immunity to accountability 

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By Dr. Mrs. Jumai Ahmadu It is commendable and worth celebrating the global push for gender equality that, in recent decades, has brought about significant progress for women in politics, education, business, and leadership.  Women today enjoy the rights and freedoms that past generations could only dream of. However, alongside these gains, there has been a growing need to address a subtle but dangerous misconception that women’s rights grant immunity from accountability. Women’s rights are about equal opportunities, respect, and protection under the law. They are not a free pass…

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Wike and FCT’s infrastructural transformation

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By Rachel Usman In the capital of a country that often forgets to finish what it starts, Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital these past few days witnessed not a spectacle but stewardship, with the unveiling of completed infrastructure projects within a two-week period to celebrate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second anniversary. Over two weeks, the strength of policy met the power of personality, and perhaps more than any other in recent memory, exposed the depth of FCT Minister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike’s political magnetism and the breadth of his economic reform impact.…

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Greed, Praise-singing, Bane of Africa’s Underdevelopment

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Dr. Jumai Ahmadu Africa is not poor it is poorly led. This leadership crisis, driven by greed and sustained by collaborators and praise singers, continues to rob the continent of its promise. Africa is a continent of vast potential. From its abundant natural resources to its vibrant, youthful population, the ingredients for progress and prosperity are all present. Yet, many African nations continue to struggle with poverty, inequality, weak institutions, and a lack of basic infrastructure. While colonial history and global economic systems have contributed to these challenges, the more…

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