Optiva Capital restates commitment to wealth creation, opportunity across Africa
By Babajide Komolafe Chairman of Optiva Capital Partners, Franklin Nechi, has said the company remains committed to helping Africans build wealth, create opportunities and secure lasting legacies through global access, smart investments and purpose-driven growth. Speaking during an interactive session with the media, Nechi said the firm’s vision extends beyond investment immigration to include healthcare, women […]
Ratifying ‘monkey-counting’ party primaries? By Tonnie Iredia
During the military government led by President Ibrahim Babangida, one citizen, Professor Jerry Gana stood out eloquently while canvassing the expedience of value re-orientation of every Nigerian. We all remember Gana’s sermon: If you are a cleaner, you clean well; if you are a teacher, you teach well etc urging everyone to be diligent in […]
Between Enyimba and Sundowns, by Patrick Omorodion
My paternal cousin, a political scientist, Dr. Innocent Izamoje once said that if someone does or achieves what you have not done or achieved, you should congratulate such a fellow rather than envy him or her. And the Bible rightly said in Romans chapter 12 and verse 15 that we should share in the joy […]
Glorify God alone, by Funmi Komolafe
Genesis 1 vs. 27 (KJV): “ So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them”. We all know that the Almighty God created the first man and woman. He created them and provided for them, food in the form of vegetables and animals. […]
A childish sermon on Children’s Day, by Ugoji Egbujo
With nursery school children languishing in the forest, tortured by bandits who snatched them from school, President Tinubu ought to be sleepless . Or at least speechless. But no. Tinubu is a god. He is a living encyclopedia of strategies. Beyond reproach and accountability. He removed fuel subsidies. So he rescued the country from the valley of […]
Tinubu’s daughter roars as his Lagos empire quakes, by Emmanuel Aziken
Just a week ago, your correspondent quietly and perhaps discreetly painted a picture of the emerging problems President Bola Tinubu is facing in his Lagos political base, using the drama around Nollywood actor and lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, as a window into the unfolding tension. The Desmond Elliot story helped to show how the President has, over time, […]
