By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | Founder, iNewsAfrica In the corridors of governance, innovation and integrity must walk hand in hand. Yet, in Nigeria’s latest courtroom drama, those two ideals collided head-on. Last week, the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered a defining moment in the country’s transparency journey when it ...

By Dr. Michael OmoruyiFor iNewsAfrica The Power of Quiet Innovation While many institutions across Africa chase headlines and media fanfare, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has chosen a different path — one rooted in results, quiet progress, and transformative impact. Without pomp or propaganda, UNILAG has achieved what no other ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | iNewsAfrica Op-Ed Nigeria has once again failed her own. The tragic death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu — a bright young lawyer and rising Arise TV anchor — is not merely a headline; it is a mirror reflecting the rot that has quietly eaten into the conscience ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi, iNewsAfrica | October 1, 2025 At 65, Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The nation that was born on October 1, 1960, amid chants of freedom and hope, now finds itself wrestling with both its triumphs and tragedies. To assess Nigeria at this milestone is to confront ...

By Dr. Michael O. Omoruyi, iNewsAfrica | September 30, 2025 The Case for the Strike At the heart of the conflict between PENGASSAN (Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria) and the Dangote Group lies a fundamental issue: the right of workers to organize freely. Nigeria is not ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | iNewsAfrica | September 29, 2025 Abuja—Shock and grief have gripped Nigeria’s media and legal communities following the tragic killing of Somtochukwu Christelle “Sommie” Maduagwu, a rising star anchor and producer at ARISE News, who was fatally attacked during a robbery at her Katampe residence in ...

By iNewsAfrica Abuja Correspondent | September 22, 2025  The United States has once again underscored the importance of Nigeria’s youth in shaping the country’s future, pledging continued support for their education, leadership, and global engagement. Speaking at the 2025 EducationUSA Annual College Fair in Abuja, Public Diplomacy Officer Brian Neubert ...

By Erubasa Ovueraye | iNewsAfrica Contributor When a Currency Loses Its Soul In Nigeria today, the story of the naira’s collapse is not just found in foreign exchange dashboards or inflation charts — it is written on the weary faces of young men and women trudging across the Sahara or ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | iNewsAfrica Op-Ed Desk When news broke that gasoline refined at Nigeria’s $20 billion Dangote Refinery had docked in the United States for the first time in history, it was hailed as a triumph of African industrial ambition. Tankers bearing Nigerian gasoline now glide into New ...

By Dr. Michael O. Omoruyi, iNewsAfrica Op-Ed Contributor Nigeria is often described as the “giant of Africa”—a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, brilliant minds, and a rich cultural heritage spanning over 250 ethnic groups. Yet, this very diversity that should be our strength has become a weapon of division. ...