Month September 2025

Helen Zille Steps Up: DA’s Big Push to Take Over Joburg

South Africa’s political scene is heating up as the Democratic Alliance (DA) makes its boldest move yet—appointing veteran activist Helen Zille to lead its charge for Johannesburg in next year’s local elections. The 74-year-old political heavyweight is stepping into the…

The University as a Catalyst for Societal Development

PROF. MIKE OZEKHOME SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D INTRODUCTION Universities are not merely centres of instruction; they are engines of transformation, positioned at the crossroads of knowledge, innovation, and culture. They train human capital, generate research, and shape socio-economic development while…

Fragile Peace Returns to Jibia’s Sunday Market

The Sunday market in Jibia, Katsina State, has sprung back to life. Motorbikes rumble under heavy loads, traders argue over prices, and children weave happily through the stalls. Just a few years ago, this market stood deserted after armed bandit…