Religion
For Christ’s Sake, By Femi Aribisala
God cursed the earth for Adam’s sake. Then he blessed the world for Christ’s sake. I am sure you have heard the expression time and again. You may have used it yourself occasionally to make […]
Articles by Omoniyi Osadare
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Issues/Policy
Reincarnating Abacha?: Surely, Not Again!!!, By Wole Soyinka
This is all so sadly déjà vu. How often must we go through this wearisome cycle? We underwent identical cynical contrivances under the late, unlamented Sani Abacha, when he sent storm-troopers to disrupt a planning […]
Issues/Policy
Does Nigeria Really Need A Revolution Now?, By ‘Fisayo Soyombo
While street protests are important, I personally believe the biggest revolution needed in Nigeria is the revolution of self — the revolution of values, intellect and the mind. Our problem is more than Muhammdu Buhari; […]
Editorial
Punch: Realising The Lagos Inter-Modal Transport Dream
RETURNING minister, Babatunde Fashola, joined other stakeholders recently to canvass the development of an advanced inter-modal transport system for the emerging Lagos megacity. As a priority, Fashola wants the state government to accelerate the construction […]
Issues/Policy
Senate’s Screening of Abubakar Malami By Eze Onyekpere
The just concluded screening of persons nominated as ministers by President Muhammadu Buhari has thrown up some issues about the rule of law and entrenchment of democratic principles in Nigeria. The central question is: What […]
Issues/Policy
Much Ado About ‘Bow and Go’ By Ola Awoniyi
The screening of ministerial nominees by the Senate has come and gone but the dust it raised may take some time to settle. The announcement of ministerial nominations is always greeted with public excitement. And […]
Issues/Policy
Osinbajo: Awo Didn’t Call Cow, Buoda By Tunde Odesola
Twin giants, futility and hope, kick in the womb of life. Inseparable, they perpetually lock in contest with Man and time. Contemplating the futility of life, the greatest English playwright of all time, William Shakespeare, […]
News
[BREAKING] RevolutionNow Protest: Security Agents Surround National Stadium
Security agents have surrounded the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, in anticipation of the #RevolutionNow protest march scheduled to hold today. The security agents have the OP MESA vans parked around the stadium, The PUNCH […]
Issues/Policy
Omoyele Sowore: Is Revolution In Its Real Sense Criminal? By Adejumo Kabir
Nigerians on Saturday woke up to read the news of how Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters and right activist was ‘kidnapped’ by secret police at his residence ahead of the nationwide protest expected […]
Issues/Policy
Child Sexual Exploitation In Nigeria, Who Has Duty Of Care? By Vweta Chadwick
When reporting, investigating and prosecuting cases of grooming, child sexual exploitation (CSE) and sexual abuse and violence, Nigeria must look to other nations for inspiration. Has the penny or kobo finally dropped? The hurricane that […]
Security
DSS: Sowore Crossed Red-Line With #RevolutionNow
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it arrested Omoyele Sowore, ex-presidential candidate, because he threatened the public peace and safety with his planned protest. On Saturday, agents of the service invaded Sowore’s residence and […]
Issues/Policy
Biafra: Chimamanda Adichie Says Nigeria Unfair To Igbo
Nigeria’s world famous author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie said the Igbo have been treated unfairly by the rest of Nigeria, especially after the war, 49 years ago and therefore recommended the setting up of a truth […]
News
Wike Bans Sowore’s ‘#RevolutionNow’ Protest In Rivers
By Okafor Ofiebor Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has banned Monday’s planned ‘#RevolutionNow’ protest in the state. Activist, Omoyele Sowore is the convener of #RevolutionNow protest. He has been arrested by operatives of the Department […]
News
DSS: We Have Sowore In Custody, We Can’t Allow Revolution
The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed that Mr Omoyele Sowore, leader of the group planning #RevolutionNow is in its custody, as it also called on Nigerians to disregard the plan. Sowore before his […]
Health
Nizamiye Hospital and The Quest For World-Class Services In Nigeria By Rukayya Bawa Dakingari
BY RUKAYYA BAWA DAKINGARI In Nigeria today, there has been a debate on the quality of healthcare services and the menace of medical tourism that gulps an estimated N400 billion annually. As mind-boggling as this […]
Entertainment
What Would Happen If Fela And Bob Marley Teamed Up? By Victor Akhidenor
I often fantasise about the perfect tag-team. In wrestling, in the good old days of IWF, it was how the partnership between Mill Mascara and Mighty Igor would pan out. Would the masked one have […]
History
Army Arrangement By Victor Akhidenor
‘Fela, how can you hate one of your best tracks?’ Fela: Victor, e be like say you no get sense… Victor: (Laughs). But it still baffles me that you don’t rate highly the Army Arrangement […]
Issues/Policy
The Ratings Which Really Matter By Edward Onoja
Hypocrisy is well known detractors of a man claiming they are rating his performance. The legitimacy and force of any rating exercise lies in the objectivity and impartiality of its agency. Without freedom from bias, […]
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