For reasons ranging from my late parents’ Christian tutelage to personal convictions about the inviolable sanctity of the Godhead, I gravitate towards biblical narratives these days as a soothing response …
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The ultimate recommendation of democracy is this: where a party performs badly it gets voted out. In these shores, it is a different ball game. Even if a party unleashes …
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Position Paper: The Case for Legalizing Hemp in Nigeria: Stop the Waste, Unlock the Potential
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehIt’s baffling that in a country desperate for economic diversification, we continue to criminalize one of the most versatile, sustainable, and historically valuable crops known to humanity—hemp. Instead of harnessing …
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Edo Governorship Election Results – A Shocking Reality Amidst a Predictable Outcome
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehAs the dust settles and the final results of the Edo Governorship election are officially in, it’s a sobering moment for those of us who had hoped for a shift …
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What instantly seized my attention was the mention of “Governor’s wife”. The reporter’s instinct in me immediately got into fine fettle. Like the character Al Barney in James Hadley Chase’s …
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Governance requires effective time management to thrive. Unfortunately, political systems often waste this precious resource, compromising citizens’ well-being and national prosperity. As a universal currency, time is equally distributed but …
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Analysis: Israel’s Hi-Tech Attacks on Hezbollah and Their Implications for the Middle East, Terrorism, and Global Security
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehThe recent back-to-back attacks in Lebanon, with explosions targeting Hezbollah members’ pagers on Tuesday and walkie-talkies on Wednesday, have sent shockwaves throughout the region. These hi-tech assaults, believed to be …
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In today’s world, one can’t help but wonder what has happened to the values that once shaped romance and relationships. It seems that the principles of courtship, respect, and patience …
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“You can’t free a slave who is happy in his chains.” Nowhere does this adage resonate more than in Nigeria, where people are shackled by corruption, poverty, and broken governance, …
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According to the World Tourism Organization, tourism generates over $1 trillion in exports annually, creating millions of jobs and stimulating local economies. Be that as it may, it is important …