Editor’s note: In this piece, lawyer Titilope Anifowoshe links Valentine’s Day in Nigeria to violence, corruption, and civic neglect. The symbolism of Valentine’s Day must evolve. Photo: PIUS UTOMI EKPEI / StringerSource: Getty ImagesHow love can transform NigeriaWhen we truly love Nigeria, empathy becomes our primary policy. Let us love ourselves, let us love our neighbors, and above all, let us love Nigeria not just in words, but in truth and in deed. Happy Valentine’s Day.

Source: Daily Nation February 16, 2026 15:25 UTC