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Category: Opinions/Columnists
OPINION – Nigeria: A rising global soft power and why FG should seize the momentum
By Uche Nnadozie Something precious is happening in Nigeria. Despite whatever inadequacies in the country there…
TRIBUTE – Ghali Na’Abba: Salute to an Avatar of Democracy
It was not surprising that as a student, Na’Abba was elected as an executive committee member…
OPINION: Wike, PDP and price for perfidy
By Emeka Alex Duru A recent piece credited to former Jigawa State Governor and one-time Foreign…
OPINION – Rev Wakama: Five-star mind builds a five-star church
The building is an architectural showpiece designed by Ven. Wakama himself and finished with state-of -the-art…
OPINION: Moral clarity in the Rivers crisis
Moral clarity is even more important in political commentary because of the tendency of politicians and…
Nigeria’s profligate leaders and the dangers ahead
At each point in the national life, this unwholesome attitude to service manifests. Office holders who…
OPINION: Adieu Frank Kokori, A Relentless Advocate For Justice And Democracy
By Olukayode A. Ajulo I write to pay my final respects to a remarkable individual, Chief…
OPINION – Self-awareness: The Path to Glory and Righteousness
Self-awareness comes from humility and leads to humility. When we know our capacity for holiness we…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Social imperative of inclusive SDGs
The sustainable development goals or global goals are a collection of 17 interlinked objectives designed to…
OPINION – Osoba, Ajasin and reporters of death
Whether out of immodesty, reality or the historical pride of place they once occupied in Nigerian…
As Council of Bishops honours Deputy Speaker Kalu
Rt Hon. Kalu, has since his emergence as public servant garnered widespread recognition for his steadfast…
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Unavailing Shadows’ set for release December
As Rita, portrayed with depth and emotion by the acclaimed actor, Thelma Bassey, grows increasingly curious…
Opinion – PDP’s self-inflicted injuries, lessons for APC
APC is undoubtedly, enjoying the show. It is the prime beneficiary of the inanities of INEC…
BOOK REVIEW: Small doses of happiness
As human beings, we pass through stuff we don’t understand; we experience tribulations that make us…
Femicide and culture of silence in Nigeria: Interrogating the effectiveness of VAPP Act 2015
As we navigate through the shadows, it becomes evident that understanding the nuances of abuse is…
How Nigeria’s mercenary judges mock rule of law
When they choose to immerse themselves in the theatre of power politics, it is impossible to…
TRIBUTE – Celebrating Obong Attah at 85
By Jerry Nwohu Today, as we celebrate the 85th birthday of His Excellency, Obong Victor Attah,…
Armada of checkpoints in South East: Appeal for Tinubu`s intervention
From the border town of Enugu Ezike in Enugu to Umuahia in Abia State, a distance…
OPINION – Guber poll: Who will rescue Imo?
By Emeka Alex Duru I had stayed off public commentaries on political activities in Imo,…
OPINION – How democracy dies in Nigeria
Our enemies are the political profiteers, the swindlers, the men in high and low places that…
OPINION – Emefiele: 150 days in Tinubu’s gulag
By Steve Osuji ▪︎This President is a bully THE WAY OF A BULLY: Nothing has…
TRIBUTE: In kind and loving memory of Jika Attoh
Jika Attoh was a good man, a professional communicator, broadcaster and fine gentleman. We had the…
OPINION – National Assembly Website: Another Example of Diminishing State Capacity
By Osita Chidoka Nigeria’s problems are manifold and profound. I recently checked the National Assembly website…
OPINION – Tinubu’s ‘Animal Farm’ project and Nigeria’s democracy
Under Tinubu’s watch, the inflation rate has risen steadily from 22.79% in June to 24.08% in…
Alumni, the nucleus of university development
I looked at the global picture, what alumni do for their alma mata in Europe and…
Mike Ozekhome: Garland to the living legend @66
As a durable Living Legend that he is, may his gaiety, warm, pulsating empathy for the…
Abuja: Chef Wike’s pot of soup
Nyesom Wike is an interviewer’s delight. He has uncommon courage; he says it just as it…