The Watchdog That Won’t Die: Journalism as Nigeria’s Lifeline

      Despite intimidation, poor pay, and rising fake news, journalism in Nigeria remains the unyielding watchdog—society’s lifeline to truth, justice, and accountability.   By Jimoh Ahmed   In every society, journalism is the oxygen that keeps democracy breathing. In Nigeria, this truth has been proven time and again—from the struggle for independence, to…

Ondo Govt Unveils Sweeping Education Reforms, Moves Against Illegal Schools

[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form]   Parents, pupils, and proprietors weigh impact of new policies The Ondo State Government has rolled out sweeping reforms in the education sector, aimed at…

Wear the Crown, Keep the Culture” Olowo’s Rebuke and the Royal Dilemma of Tradition

[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form]   By Jimoh Ahmed In an era where tradition wrestles with modern convenience, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, the Olowo of Owo and Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers, has reignited a crucial national debate: Can a…

How I Covered an Election with No Fuel, No Pay, and Death Threats

  [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] The day before the Ondo governorship election, I sat in my room staring at an empty jerrycan. There was no fuel in town. My phone battery was at 17%. My editor hadn’t sent any allowance. But I knew I…

MHSO Queens Storm Final of Olowo’s Cup with Slim Victory Over New Church Grammar

[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] The female football team of Methodist High School, Owo —…