By Olasunkanmi Akoni Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to issue an immediate moratorium on borrowing by the Federal Government and the 36 states. SERAP stressed that the measure would address a systemic debt crisis, prevent retrogressive economic measures, and the disproportionately negative impact of unsustainable debt on the poor […]

Who doesn’t want dazzling white teeth without spending a fortune at the dentist?  Especially when you can spend next to nothing to get them sparkling white?  Old wives’ tales?  Well, according to websites devoted to the unlikely fruits, spices and oils which promise to give you a knock-them-dead smile at a fraction of the price dentists charge. […]

Mat 23:23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone

By Ediri Ejoh  The 35th American President, John F. Kennedy in his inaugural address on January 20, 1961, made a philosophical statement, saying, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” Although, Kennedy’s historical words were targeted to motivate Americans, there are indications that a […]

By Dele Sobowale “What does corrupting time not diminish? Our grandparents brought forth feebler heirs; we are further degenerate; and soon will beget progeny more wicked” – Homer, 65-8 BC, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ p 247. It was my intention to write about something else this Sunday. But, reading global news reports, commentaries and […]

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “issue an immediate moratorium on borrowing by the Federal Government and the 36 states to address a systemic debt crisis, prevent retrogressive economic measures, and the disproportionately negative impact of unsustainable debt on the poor Nigerians.” The request followed the recent approval by […]

AdvoKC, a youth-led civic tech organization has launched its digital platform to allow citizens hold elected political officers accountable for their camping promises months after election

A compassionate and passionate philanthropist, Barr Donald Chidi Amamgbo has achieved another milestone as he built and donated a tastefully furnished chapel to the Anglican Communion, Province of the Niger, Ihiala Diocese in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. St. Silas Cathedral became a pilgrimage center on Saturday 18th December 2021 as people from […]

Yusuf Abdullahi, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Bauchi, says no fewer than eight persons lost their lives in a road accident that occurred in Bauchi on Saturday.

By Douglas Anele Concerning the serious weakness in the Igbo character that ended our discussion last week, Prof. Chinua Achebe captures it succinctly in his eponymous work, There was a Country: A Personal History of Biafra, by affirming that as a group its success “can and did carry deadly penalties: the dangers of hubris, overweening […]

By Tonnie Iredia Since 1999 when democracy was restored in Nigeria, one sector which has failed to function in line with democratic ethos is the legislative arm of government. The way the law makers have positioned themselves to manipulate every other sector of the country has no doubt given many people cause for concern. At […]

After a successful outing last year, Village Arts and Film Festival, VILLAFFEST, has once again reignited the quiet city of Owerri, the Imo State capital with filmic activities and showcase of the people’s arts and culture.

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola and former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode have stressed the need for active participation of the nation’s youths in political process and governance, saying is required for resilient democracy. The duo spoke at the inauguration of the Youth and Student Council, South-West zone of the […]

Nollywood actress and business woman, Uche Elendu is currently frustrated following her inability to access her Instagram business account for days now.

By Femi Aribisala We often include God in our personal agendas. For instance, we say: “Give me my thing for God’s sake.” Or “Leave me alone for Christ’s sake.” “Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent.” (Acts 17:30). I had always assumed that God loves us more than […]