Before you hit share on that alarming post about Fiji’s Constitution or the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, pause and ask yourself a simple question: Have I read the actual words myself? That question sits at the heart of a plea made by Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services Penioni Ravunawa, who urged Fijians to stop relying on social media commentary, forwarded messages, and political interpretations when trying to understand their country’s foundational legal document. In a time when information spreads faster than ever, but accuracy often does not, Ravunawa’s message is not just about law; it is about citizenship,…

On an otherwise ordinary afternoon in Kaduna, a meeting took place that carried a message far bigger than the room itself. Ahmed Maiyaki, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Information and Culture, sat opposite the leadership of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Kaduna chapter, who had come on a courtesy visit. Their purpose was simple: to speak about an upcoming international conference in Abuja and to raise awareness among residents through a road walk. But from the earliest moments of the conversation, it became clear that the discussion was not about schedules or logistics. It was about the soul…