What have you done for me lately? By Muyiwa Adetiba
He was my former Chairman’s con- tact and possibly friend. He later became my friend and even confidant. But it was a transition that almost didn’t happen. When Chief Olu Aboderin – the founding Chairman of Punch – asked me to interview ‘Senator’, he was described as one of the richest Nigerians of his time. […]
Many seasons of my marriage, by Francis Ewherido
Last week, I said marriage has many seasons. I want to share some of the seasons I have experienced in marriage. I will also share the experiences of some of my friends, who are older in marriage, told me. Unlike the seasons of the year which are unchanging (Nigeria has rainy and dry seasons), the seasons […]
Trump, again…, by Azu Ishiekwene
On the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 45th President of the U.S., on January 19, 2017, I wrote an article I could easily write now. It was entitled “A Memory of America on Obama’s Last Day.” With minor edits, it’s worth repeating as Trump happens again as the 47th President of the U.S. Only […]
On Okonjo-Iweala’s call for grid decentralisation, by Adekunle Adekoya
I was elated earlier in the week, when former Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, who is currently the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala lent her weighty voice to the call for decentralisation of electricity transmission in our country. Of course, Okonjo-Iweala spoke in context, as she was addressing her […]
January 20: USA day of salvation’s the day of uncertainty, by Owei Lakemfa
The United States of America, USA is to present to the world next Monday, January 20, 2025, its two faces. It will mark the Martin Luther King Jnr, MLK Day. The federal holiday which would be holding for the 39th year, is the American face of non-violence, civil and human rights. It is a day that […]
The consequences of bad governance, by Donu Kogbara
Chi Lael, the United Nations, UN, World Food Programme, WFP, spokesperson for Nigeria, addressed journalists last week and shared some alarming statistics. She said that she would normally only speak for her own programme but had decided to make a joint statement on behalf of the WPF and two other UN agencies that also have responsibilities related […]
