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Beautiful nonsense as governance, by Owei Lakemfa

Senate President Godswill Akpabio issued a very powerful statement to the world on October 11, 2025, titled “The Trials and Triumphs of a Resilient Nigeria’s 10th Senate.” He vowed   that: “The Senate cannot and will not be held hostage by the disruptive instincts of any of its members.” He declared: “Democracy thrives only when its institutions […]

Jonathan as Tinubu’s toughest challenger, by Dele Sobowale

‘2027: Jonathan Weighs ADC Option Amid Comeback Reports’ – News Report, October 5, 2025. “All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies” – Dr John Arbuthnot, 1667-1735. Former President Jonathan is the toughest opponent President Tinubu can face in 2027. The other leading contenders have serious problems deciding who will be presidential or […]

Certificate scandal: Minister’s resignation not enough! By Tonnie Iredia

The uproar generated by the allegation that Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology forged both his degree and NYSC certificates has simmered considerably following the Minister’s resignation. But why he resigned is not clear. Did he resign because he was weighed down by the enormity of the scandal? Could it be […]

Down to the wire, by Patrick Omorodion

The Bible tells us in Luke 21:19 that “By your endurance you will win your lives”. It explains the importance of perseverance and enduring spirit in overcoming life’s challenges. When you are faced with life’s challenges and you decide to face the challenge headlong without chickening out, you are bound to succeed. It may be […]

The season of harvest, by Funmi Komolafe

Beloved, we are still in the season that God remembers his own. As we progress in the ember months, God   would surely remember those that remember to call on him. Brethren, we often hear that “ God is good’ but we must also understand that just as your friend can be good to you because you […]

Mental health day and day of the girl-child, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

I have often wondered why Mental Health Day and the Day of the Girl Child fall on the same day, October 10th. Commemorative days are important, because they provide opportunities for grassroots mobilisation, high-level advocacy, sensitisation and awareness raising and media visibility. Where appropriate, these events also serve to amplify the voices of survivors. The reason […]

Plagiarism: The silent crime that robs nations of ideas

The first time I saw my own words staring back at me under someone else’s name, I felt an ache I cannot quite describe. Every sentence, every metaphor, every night of reflection poured into that piece stolen. Not borrowed, not referenced, but taken whole. Plagiarism is theft. I know, because my original article carefully researched, deeply thought […]

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