The most expensive communication mistake professionals make, by Ruth Oji
A colleague once sent me a project brief that was, by any measure, impressively detailed. Three pages of specifications, timelines broken down by week, deliverables listed with precision. When I asked a clarifying question about the project’s underlying purpose, she seemed surprised. “It’s all in the document,” she said. And it was. Every word was clear, […]
Tinubu must keep off Trump, by Ochereome Nnanna
When US President, Donald J Trump, released a barrage of scorching, uncomplimentary posts on his social media handles about Nigeria over the weekend, his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu, nearly fell into a trap. There were calls from some quarters that he should “engage” Trump, rather than let loose his propaganda officials. We started hearing that he […]
The Need for National Political Reform Conference (6), by Afe Babalola
The Presidential System of Government The American form of Presidential System of Government, currently being experimented by Nigeria, is too expensive for our resources to conveniently accommodate. It is high time we faced the reality of our existence. Having regard to the history of America as stated earlier and the resources of U.S.A. American Presidential System […]
A friend’s ruminations on USPF, by Okoh Aihe
Memories can serve some useful lessons but sometimes can also drive one through the path of forlornness. The brighter ones are very redeeming and can shine light into the heart of darkness. Shakespeare viewed memory as a “powerful, double-edged force, capable of both preserving cherished moments and holding onto pain.” Yes, memories can serve up both […]
The genocide is not state-sanctioned but it exists, by Rotimi Fasan
With President Donald Trump designating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), and within 24 hours of that designation putting his so-called War Department on notice to invade the country should Abuja fail to execute his orders, can Nigerian Christians, as they were urged by Mr. Peter Obi, the LP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, […]
The ever-lingering Benue-Plateau crisis (3), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative on the Benue-Plateau crisis and the influence of Chief Joseph Tarka in the politics of the then Middle Belt I was introduced to him by Alhaji Uba Ahmed sometimes in 1977, after which our friendship grew and lasted till, he died in a London hospital on March 30, 1980. Friendship between […]
