Issues/Policy
The Darkest Hour By Sonala Olumhense
What is the colour of the darkest hour, the one that is said to come “just before dawn”? Black, I imagine most people would answer. But that is wrong. The darkest hour is the colour […]
Issues/Policy
Issues/Policy
Boko Haram, Herdsmen Fighting To Islamise Nigeria, Africa –Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented the deadly activities of Boko Haram and herdsmen in the country. According to him, the challenges have grown beyond what Nigeria alone can tackle following the groups’ collaboration with […]
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Awujale, Alake in Supremacy Battle
It was recently reported that the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, had rated himself higher than the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona. While everyone expected Oba Adetona to respond, he didn’t say a […]
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Nigerian Elections: A History And A Loss of Memory By Ugo Jimi-Nwoko
When in December 2011, yours sincerely had an opportunity of a lifetime to visit Israeli museum built in memory of the victims of the holocaust in Europe during the Second World War, our tour guide […]
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The Celtic Cross, The Coggalbeg Hoard and The Crucifix By Augustine Mamedu
It is suitable time to examine closely some objects that surround us against the backdrop of Easter celebrations. We are familiar with the Celtic cross; a unique work of art formed by the Celts and […]
Issues/Policy
Toying With Dictatorship – Zuma’s Exit By Kole Omotoso
The elections in South Africa are over. The unelected Judiciary have less to do with the final list of elected and failed candidates than in Nigeria. Here judges and SAN lawyers (some of them) are […]
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Buhari’s New Cabinet: Time For More Technocrats By Martins Oloja
This time of preparation for a second term for Nigeria’s leader is another right time to preach and pray for him so that he can perform better for the country. It is also a time […]
Government
Perennial Outages, Blackout Make Living Unbearable
In many parts of the country, electricity consumers are united in their submissions that as far as delivering on its promise of improved power supply is concerned, they have been left in the lurch by […]
Issues/Policy
Talkin’ About a Revolution By Simon Kolawole
I always hesitate to use the “R” word because I don’t understand how it really works, but a lot of Nigerians have been talking about “revolution” for a while. They say Nigeria will experience a […]
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I Didn’t Withdraw Billions of Naira From National Treasury – Jonathan
Nigeria’s former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan has denounced allegations that he withdrew billions of naira from the nation’s treasury while he was in office. Jonathan spoke at a meeting organised by the Anglican Community in […]
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Unemployed Youths Embracing Drug Abuse To Settle Scores With Nigeria –Adekola, ACPN Chairman
Samuel Adekola is the Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria. Adekola, who is formerly the Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (Ondo State) and National Vice Chairman of ACPN, talks about […]
Issues/Policy
Legality Of Marijuana In Nigeria: A Legal Opinion By Kayode Ajulo PhD
Abstract In the recent times, there have been calls from different quarters on the need to legalize the use of Marijuana in Nigeria. This legal opinion considers the mischief behind the laws proscribing the production, […]
Issues/Policy
The Yoruba Deserve 2023 Presidency, The Igbo Are Not A Serious People By Fredrick Nwabufo
There is nothing as fatal as a blow from a “consanguineal fist”. A cut from a “sibling” hurts deeper than that from a stranger. I have been inflicted severe cuts – caustic verbal attacks – […]
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US Pastor Runs Network Giving 50,000 Ugandans Bleach-Based ‘Miracle Cure’ | Guardian (UK)
An American pastor from New Jersey backed by a British former clairvoyant is running a network that gives up to 50,000 Ugandans a “miracle cure” made from industrial bleach, claiming drinking the toxic fluid eradicates […]
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Of Kwara and Saraki’s Praise-Singers By Rafiu Ajakaye
The last few weeks have seen a spike in efforts in the media to burnish the image of Nigeria’s senate president Bukola Saraki. This comes a few weeks before Saraki settles down for life after […]
Issues/Policy
Daddy Freeze Tackles Adeboye’s Son, Says Committing Suicide Won’t Take One To Hell
Critic, Daddy Freeze has dropped one of his controversial bombshells again. This time around, he tackled Adeboye’s son, Leke for saying that Michael Arowosaiye, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) gospel singer who committed […]
Issues/Policy
The Islamic Teachings About Dreams, By Murtadha Gusau
I begin in the name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful Verily, all praise is due to Allah. We praise Him, we seek His refuge and we ask for His forgiveness. And we […]
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Taiwan Legalises Same-Sex Union In Historic First For Asia
Taiwan’s parliament has finally passed a law to legalize same-sex marriage after more than two years of protests and political disputes. With the passage of the law, gay couples now have the right to marry […]
Issues/Policy
Should Indian Hemp Be Legalised In Nigeria? By Natasha Akpoti
It suddenly turned cold in Boston and I wasn’t properly dressed for the weather. My hotel was far away and my only option was to dash into a store for some jeans or leggings to […]
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CBN Crooks And Thieves: Governor Godwin Emefiele, Three Others Busted Over 500 Billion Naira Loot By Bayo Oluwasanmi
“Corruption” is an inadequate word to describe the Nigerian nation. Since independence in 1960, corrupt practices have constituted the rules by which Nigeria has been run. The old predatory political class has survived on corruption […]