Abraham Ameh

The PhD Inflation: Why Nigeria's Doctoral Degree Debates Matter for National Development  By Ameh Abraham The recent social media storm over the award of PhDs by Nasarawa State …

The Intention to Be Evil: Why Do Humans Choose Wickedness? By Ameh Abraham There is a question that haunts every act of human cruelty, from the petty to the monstrous: why do people…

The Unforgiving Homecoming: When "Hell in South Africa" Becomes the Lesser Evil  By Ameh Abraham  There is perhaps no greater tragedy for a Nigerian than to flee Nigeria, …

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SAFE SCHOOL INITIATIVE? By Ameh Abraham In the quiet farming town of Mussa, Borno State, the headmaster of Central Primary School, Abdu Dunama, has not slept. Not…

Research in Ruins: Nigeria's Archival and Fieldwork Crisis – Part 2: The Human Toll and the Way Forward By Ameh Abraham Surviving the obstacles highlighted in Part 1 is only half the…

Research in Ruins: Nigeria's Archival and Fieldwork Crisis – Part 1 By Ameh Abraham In 1954, when pioneering historian Kenneth Onwuka Dike established the Nigerian Records Office,…

Political Pilgrims and Empty Scorecards By Ameh Abraham As the political sun climbs to its scorching peak, a familiar ritual begins to stir in the corridors of power across Nigeria. It…

Two Nigerias, One Grid: The Sophisticated Suffering of the Many and the Dense Affluence of the Few By Ameh Abraham There is a particular kind of silence that descends on certain Lagos…

Beyond the Red Carpet: What Is a State Visit Really Worth for Nigeria? By Ameh Abraham As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu dine with King Charles III at…

Satire and Statesmanship: When the Jester Tells the Truth in Governor Amuneke’s Republic By Ameh Abraham The challenge of governance deficit in many parts of Nigeria is one that many…