Right again on 2026 budget
By Dele Sobowale Before commenting, it is vital to provide the reasons for another budgetary disaster – which has become emblematic of the way the Federal Government, under President Tinubu, is progressively ruining the nation’s future. After this failed budget, even the most die-hard apostle of the $1 trillion economy by 2030 must now see […]
The art of academic argumentation: Building and defending your thesis, by Ruth Oji
An argument is not a fight. The art of argumentation—the ability to construct, present, and defend a thesis effectively – is at the heart of of academic discourse. The skill of crafting a compelling argument is paramount, whether you’re writing an undergraduate essay, a master’s dissertation, or a doctoral thesis. In this article, I explore […]
A plea to General Gowon: Sir, write your memoir before you die! By Olu Fasan
At the recent launch of General Ibrahim Babangida’s memoir, A Journey in Service, former President Goodluck Jonathan made a profound statement. He said: “Every president makes history, but those who document the history makes it stronger and more relevant.” He went on to say: “I also hope that one day I will do my own.” However, […]
The art of academic argumentation: Building and defending your thesis, by Ruth Oji
An argument is not a fight. The art of argumentation—the ability to construct, present, and defend a thesis effectively – is at the heart of of academic discourse. The skill of crafting a compelling argument is paramount, whether you’re writing an undergraduate essay, a master’s dissertation, or a doctoral thesis. In this article, I explore […]
The curious case of Natasha and Akpabio, by Rotimi Fasan
Since the ruckus that followed the night club comment in July last year during which he scolded her for speaking out of turn during a session in the upper legislative chamber, it has been clear that it was only a matter of time before things came to a head between the President of the Senate, Godswill […]
Ukraine at a crossroads: The strong does what it likes while the weak suffers what he must, by Afe Babalola
Zelenskyy’s humiliation at the Oval Office On February 28, 2025, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian President, was in the Oval Office to sign the mineral agreement that will allow America to take advantage of the rare-earth minerals in Ukraine. However, the meeting took an unexpected turn when JD Vance, the American Vice President and Donal Trump, the […]
