It is no longer surprising to hear Nigerians complain bitterly about the the way elections are conducted in the country. The just-concluded gubernatorial elections in Edo State is no exception. …
Africa, a continent rich in history, culture, and resilience, has long been misunderstood and misrepresented by the world. The persistent stereotypes of poverty, conflict, and underdevelopment have not only reinforced …
In the vast heartland of Africa, we find a people called Nigerians—a nation perpetually caught in a waltz of contradictions. Six decades since its independence, it remains an enigma, a canvas splattered with vibrant hues of promise and muted tones of despair.
From the letter and spirit of the August 4 presidential broadcast, it is clear that the Nigerian leader is out of tune with his people. And the national intelligence system is bereft of genuine intelligence
Today, August 3, 2024, he would have turned 90. But he passed away peacefully on June 21, 43 days to his 90th birthday. Still, I feel his presence as always. I hear his words in my ears. I know where he stands on life’s important issues and what he would have said in almost every circumstance. As a mark of remembrance and appreciation, permit me to share with you today just a few of the lessons I learnt from the man I was privileged to call “father.”
Patience, surely, is a virtue. But not when you’re on the wrong course. If a man sets out to go North to Kano but inadvertently heads West to Lagos, patience …
My professional colleague and friend, Emma Agu, two years ago wrote a compelling tribute to Chief Dr Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu on the event of his 80th anniversary.
In the month of June 2024, agents of the government of Enugu state, amidst wailings of anguish and despair of traumatized citizens, supervised the simultaneous demolitions of markets and built-up places in many parts of Enugu state.
Yes. It is very easy to snatch power. Yes. It is even easier to grab power. But running with it is where the problem lies. Especially so when the power …
Following the July 11, 2024 judgement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, which affirmed full financial autonomy to the 774 local government areas of the country, Nigerians from across political, social, and economic divides have praised the courage and vision of the Federal Government team, led by the Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, to take further steps towards rescuing Nigeria’s third tier of government from the stranglehold of many state governors in the country.