| By Takon Elijah Temitope Across Nigeria, several public policies introduced between 2022 and 2023 by government institutions and regulatory authorities have faced resistance and uneven implementation. This is largely due to limited public understanding of their purpose and impact. The situation, felt nationwide, has been driven by policy announcements delivered through technical channels with

by Richard Adeolu Adejumobi In an age of civic anger, patriotism must be guided by reflection, not consumed by emotion. In today’s polarized climate, citizens’ emotions often overpower reason, leading to destructive discourse. I wish to explore the interplay between emotion, rationality, and patriotism, and why moral reflection is essential for a healthy democracy. Every