Issues/Policy
Making a Statement By Muyiwa Adetiba
I got a subtle compliment from an unlikely source last month. It was from a lady in the front office of a bank’s branch I have used for years. Most of the staff there are […]
Articles by Omoniyi Osadare
Politics
Ambode Fights to Stamp His Name on Legacy Projects
Nseobong Okon-Ekong and Vanessa Obioha write that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State is in a hurry to take the glory for his achievements before his exit The prevailing penetrating heat could not dissuade them […]
Education
UNILAG Crises Deepen As Babalakin Queries VC, DVCs, Bursar, Others
Three separate queries bordering on allegations of travelling without permission, financial impropriety, among others, have been issued to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, by the institution’s Registrar, Oladejo Azeez. […]
Politics
Buhari’s UK ‘Private Visit’ Sparks Legal, Credibility And Moral Questions
ALEXANDER OKERE writes that the circumstance surrounding President’s recent trip to the United Kingdom has caused a furore over constitutionality, morality and accountability Last Thursday’s visit to the United Kingdom was not President Muhammadu Buhari’s […]
Life Style
You Can Choose Your Baby’s Sex Before Birth
Dr. Abayomi Ajayi (info@nordicalagos.org) Do you know you can choose the sex of your children before they are born? Everyone wants a healthy baby and it is normal to have a preference. Gender selection enables […]
Health
What To Do When You Can’t Sleep At Night | Punch
The amount of sleep a person needs depends on many factors, including age. In general, adults need to sleep for about seven to nine hours every night, according to wedmd.com. However, experts say that if […]
News
Lagos Hairdresser Commits Suicide Over Disagreements With Boyfriend
A resident of Fadausi Street, Ijeshatedo, Lagos State, Kenile Nwabuzor, has killed herself following protracted disagreements between her and her boyfriend identified as David. City Round gathered that the duo had endured an unhealthy relationship […]
Issues/Policy
Payment Service Banks: How Will Nigerian Banks Respond To Telcos?, By Rafiq Raji
“The target customer segment, the base of the pyramid segment, of the Agent Banking and USSD Banking offerings is largely the same as the Payment Service Banks’ target customers. As such, most banks will accelerate […]
Religion
Avoiding Sin: The Cause of Destruction of People and Nations, By Murtadha Gusau
I Begin With The Name Of Allah, The Most Merciful, The One Who Bestows Mercy Alhamdulillah! Indeed, all praise is due to Allah. We praise Him and seek His Help and forgiveness. We seek refuge […]
Issues/Policy
Why Dr. Ngige Can’t Treat That Headache, By Azu Ishiekwene
It’s hard for Ngige to understand that the world has left him behind because he’s too distracted by politics, including a needless fight with one of the icons of Labour, Frank Ovie-Kokori, to face his […]
Issues/Policy
The War On Women In Abuja, By Jibrin Ibrahim
The problem…is that there is no definition of who a prostitute is. In the absence of a definition, two criteria have been developed – a woman in the streets or in a club must be […]
Issues/Policy
How To Save Planet Earth, By Kayode Ojewale
We must radically change our relationship with nature in order to stem the rot of mass extinction. The best way to save endangered and threatened species is to protect the special places where they live. […]
Issues/Policy
Stemming The Crisis At NBET and Solving Our Electricity Problem By Chido Onumah
In the last one year, the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET) has been embroiled in a crisis that has severe consequences for the company, and of course, the generation and distribution of electricity in […]
History
FLASHBACK: IBB’s Special August Dates And Book That Gave His Regime Its Notoriety | PMNews
Ibrahim Babangida, IBB for style, has some special dates in August. He was born on 17 August 1941. He marked the birthday this month. On 27 August 1985, he overthrew Major General Muhammadu Buhari in […]
Issues/Policy
Undeserved Knocks On Eighth National Assembly By Yusuph Olaniyonu
Newspaper editorials represent the corporate positions of the newspaper as an organisation on the issues they address. These opinions – though subjective in nature – are aimed at evaluating issues that are considered important to […]
Issues/Policy
Buhari’s Cabinet: Beyond The Guessing Games By Ayo Olukotun
(ayo_olukotun@yahoo.com) Considerable public attention, hoopla and hype have attended the prospective choice of ministers for the second term of President Muhammadu Buhari, due to begin on May 29. Indications were given by the Presidency that, […]
Issues/Policy
Talk Is Cheap: Popular Beliefs That Harm Nigeria By Tunji Ajibade
08036683657 Many of us use popular expressions and harbour beliefs that we take as the absolute truth. A little scratch below the surface will reveal something different though. Some popular assertions actually make one wonder […]
Security
UK Could Boost Military Support To Help Nigeria Defeat Boko Haram | Guardian (UK)
Britain is considering stepping up its military efforts to help the Nigerian government defeat Boko Haram, following a rise in terrorist activity in the country’s north-east in the past year, Jeremy Hunt has said after […]
Business
Jeep Wrangler Thrills Enthusiasts At MMA By Benjamin Alade
Travellers passing through the Murtala Mohammed local terminal Two in Lagos have been appreciating the display of the Jeep displayed at the terminal by Kewalram Chanrai, sole distributor of FCA brands in Nigeria. The display […]
Editorial
Adieu! David Akpode Ejoor (1932-2019) | Guardian (NG)
One of the pioneer officers and finest gentlemen ever to be produced by the Nigeria Army, Major-General David Akpode Ejoor (OFR, GCON) who answered the final summons of humanity on 10th of February 2019 at […]