Issues/Policy
Good Mum, Bad Mum By Efe Omordia
Some years back, while on an official assignment, I found myself in the same location with a group of “gentlemen” who were having a good laugh at the expense of an absent female who really […]
Articles by Omoniyi Osadare
Issues/Policy
Biafra: This Country Never Learns By Ozioma Nwadike
I wanted to start this article about a dead body but I dithered. Let me tell you another story. Until 3 years ago, I used to work for a corporate law firm in Lagos. It […]
Government
Moon Sighted In Nigeria As Sultan Declares Tuesday Eid el-fitr (Updated)
Sa’ad Abubakar, sultan of Sokoto, says the crescent moon of the month of Shawwal has been sighted, making Tuesday eid-el-fitr. The monarch disclosed this in a television broadcast. A member of the Shawwal committee had […]
Religion
Does God Change His Mind? By Femi Aribisala
We who were once his enemies are now his friends. One of the seemingly difficult questions arising from the scriptures is whether God ever changes his mind. On the one hand, it is clear that […]
Issues/Policy
There Is Always a Butt!!! By Kole Omotoso
Nigeria is good at “managing” any situation until bad becomes worse. They then “manage” worse until it becomes worst. Finally, they “manage” worst condition until it becomes a wash-out. Remember the story of the frog […]
Issues/Policy
Nigeria Is Under Attack By Anthony Cardinal Okogie
On a Monday in September 2015, former finance minister, Chief Olu Falae was on his farm in Ilado near Akure when some armed men came looking for him. At gunpoint, they abducted him and held […]
Government
Why Buhari Needs Inclusive Government Now! By Martins Oloja
It is still too early to leave President Muhammadu Buhari to his devices at this time that party members and manipulators of all hues can resort to deadly stratagem to get his attention, especially for […]
Editorial
Water Scarcity Nationwide, a Curious Tragedy
The seeming helplessness of state governments as citizens suffer acute water scarcity across the country is a shameful matter of serious concern. It calls to question policy thrusts on water and billions of naira the […]
Issues/Policy
Influx of Fake Titus Fish Troubles Farmers, Marketers By Gbenga Akinfenwa
Consumers and other stakeholders in the fish industry are worried by influx of ‘counterfeit’ Mackerel fish, popularly called Titus fish into the Nigerian market. Mackerel fish is an important fish specie consumed worldwide. As an […]
Issues/Policy
Nigeria’s Identity And Multi-Culturalism Crisis In Search of Deep Healing By Pelumi Olajengbesi
Two days ago, we marked the commemoration of the outbreak of the Civil War in Nigeria between 1967 and 1970, a three year internecine war which evidenced the single greatest bloodshed and loss of life […]
Travel
You Will Now Submit Your Social Media Handles When Applying For US Visa
The United States State Department says you will now have to submit your social media usernames when applying for a visa into the North American country. According to BBC, the new regulations also require that […]
Sport
UPSET: Ruiz Jr defeats Anthony Joshua To Become First Mexican World Heavyweight Champion
Andy Ruiz Jr. stunned Anthony Joshua on his US debut with a “TKO” in the seventh round, becomes Mexico’s first ever world heavyweight champion. Ruiz walks away from Madison Square Garden with all of Joshua’s […]
CRIME
Jay-Jay Okocha Lands In Scotland Court Over Money Laundering Charges
Augustine (Jay Jay) Okocha, former Super Eagles captain, and English Premier League footballer has appeared in court facing money laundering charges. Augustine Okocha, who is better known as Jay-Jay, appeared in private at Aberdeen Sheriff […]
Politics
June 12: Obasanjo Collected N3m From Abiola To Help Organize Retired Military Officers Against Abacha–MKO Abiola’s Brother
Muritala Abiola, brother of the winner of June 12, 1993, election MKO Abiola has slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo for the role he played in the June 12 struggle, noting that he is an “enemy” […]
Sport
Champions League Final: Disappointment For Tottenham, Joy For Liverpool
Fans of the Reds, better known as Liverpool, are currently in a happy mood following the thrashing of English opponent Tottenham. The All-English final of the 2019 Champions League took place in Spain tonight and […]
Government
Dear Governor Ben Ayade, The Sun Has Risen Again By Elias Ozikpu
Let me begin by congratulating you on the successful inauguration of your second coming, like I did in August of 2015 when, at the end of my congratulatory treatise, I suggested some of the cardinal […]
Business
Lagos’ll Be Largest City In The World By 2100 – Mercer
Global consulting firm, Mercer, has projected that Lagos will be the largest city in the world by the year 2100 with a population of over 88 million residents. A statement quoted the company’s Head of […]
News
Oyegun Asks APC To Get Rid of Godfathers
John Oyegun, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has asked the ruling party to get rid of godfathers. In an interview with New Telegraph, Oyegun said godfatherism is one of the major […]
Education
Why Nigeria Needs Low-cost, Private Schools, By Adetola Salau
There is…an urgent need to greatly enhance the supply of quality options for lower-income families as they are a huge segment of society. Across the world, innovative schools in diverse nations such as Peru, India […]
Issues/Policy
Oyo Folks and their New Governor, By Ademola Adesola
In all, effective governance does not come from mere positive wishes. The Oyo people and their new governor must forge a common front that allows them to work together. They must feel very free to […]