1.Violence & Human Tragedy – The edition opens with shocking stories of innocent victims, including a 12-year-old girl killed by gunfire and a baby left fatherless, framing violence as a national crisis.
2.Police Brutality & State Accountability – Multiple pages accuse police of excessive force, extrajudicial killings, and failing to protect citizens, fueling distrust in law enforcement.
3.Political & Institutional Failure – From the REREC audit scandal to Governor Goyo’s impeachment escape, the paper highlights systemic corruption and weak accountability.
4.Protest Aftermath & Civil Unrest – Coverage of the July 7 protests emphasizes civilian deaths, economic losses, and calls for international intervention (ICC), portraying a nation in turmoil.
5.Land & Family Disputes – Stories like the Moyale father-son conflict reveal how legal and familial breakdowns contribute to broader instability.
6.Corporate & Environmental Responsibility – The Sian Group’s tree-planting initiative contrasts with Devki Steel’s alleged exploitation, showing mixed corporate engagement with social issues.
7.Economic Fallout – The CBD shutdown and investor flight warn of long-term financial damage, linking protests to economic instability.
8.Call for Dialogue & Justice – Opinion pages push for peaceful resolution, condemning both government crackdowns and protester violence while demanding accountability.