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Teachers’ Day: Nigerian Teachers Deserve Better

October 5 is set aside to celebrate teachers across the world. World Teachers’ Day is iconic. It cuts national and regional boundaries. Unfortunately, for...

Do not pity President Tinubu

“We have corruption, insecurity, and many problems confronting us … but don’t pity me. I asked for the job. I campaigned for it. No...

How long can Nigeria go under Tinubu?

I have always been fascinated by a phrase in the marital vows of Christians during wedding rituals: “till death do us part”! My candid...

Edo 2024: Will My Vote Count?

By Eben Enasco As the 2024 governorship elections approach in Edo State, citizens are wondering if they will be able to exercise their fundamental right...

The Tragedy in Rivers State: A Missed Opportunity for Akpabio to Intervene

After a period of relative silence, I am compelled to address the recent tragedy that unfolded in Rivers State. During my online vigil with a...

Bobrisky and Tax Reforms in Nigeria

The charade of Nigeria is never-ending! Only recently, one of Nigeria’s best-known cross-dressers, Idris Okuneye, alias Bobrisky, was arrested on charges of abusing banknotes....

Ekiti as an Amazing Story

By Funmilola Olarewaju In the past few days, videos of market women leaders, aka Iyalojas, in Ekiti State moderating the prices of goods in the...

Chibok: Destroying the Future of our Tomorrow?

The 10th anniversary of the abduction of 276 schoolchildren from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Nigeria, has again brought an eerie feeling...

Afenifere and the Progressive Camp (2)

In the course of the week, I had cause to be at the Akure, Ondo State-home of the Afenifere Leader, Reuben Fasoranti, and I...

Afenifere and the Progressive Camp (1)

When sometime in 2008, the late Yinka Odumakin invited me to his 23, Sylvia Crescent, Anthony Village-office in Lagos, little did I know that...

But what really is Nigeria’s problem?

When, in 1814, Europe’s leading statesman, Count Metternich, said that Italy “is only a geographical expression”, the former Deputy of the Kingdom of Italy...

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The Man – Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan – a leader or a puppet

The Man GEJ is as confused as any Nigerian; knowing what is best to do in order to emancipate Nigerians from a high level of moral, economic, political and socio-cultural decadence...

Our Economy: Assuming We Didn’t Have Oil

For our leadership to Create a competitive business environment that fosters investment and economic growth the Government should define the rules and parameters that guide and influence the development of business…

Two Dozen Questions for You All

Some essayists and public commentators proffer solutions after they’ve pointed out the problems. Not me. Oh no, not me. There is something about proffering long-distance solutions that just doesn’t sit well with me...

Allen Avenue: living it up as the Central Business District

What is it that drives Allen Avenue and establishes it as the hub of business activity of Ikeja? What is that special vigour and what is that tonic that makes Allen, Allen?

A Creature of Spirit: A Review of Jeta Amata’s Amazing Grace

The film is a gem. You must see it. If you have, you must watch it again. It’s the best film out of Nigeria ever and there are none of the usual female leads...

Are Some Men Really “More” Equal? Identifying the Trained Elephant in You

Many of us exist in various states of mental freedom. Whilst the fetters and chains have been physically removed and laws have long declared us free, many of us continue to struggle with our mental freedom for various reasons...

Would You Worship God Without Promises? A Bold Reflection on Faith and Motivation

Faith. It has shaped civilizations, driven revolutions, and comforted...

HISTORY LESSON: Boom For The Bleeding Giant by Cameron Duodo

According to the last contentious Census, still a majority of Nigeria’s citizens are older than the country itself, and probably wiser. So what else is new? Every year our leaders say the same thing on this occasion. They tell us, even admit they have failed us...

Sculptures and Paintings of Immense Promise

Awka, the capital of Anambra State, takes pride of...