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Tinubu and the Tyranny of the ‘North, by Ugoji Egbujo

Tinubu and the Tyranny of the ‘North, by Ugoji Egbujo

It is the raw underbelly of Nigerian politics: a toxic cocktail of ethnic entitlement, economic despair, and insecurity sharpened into a political blade. Between Bola Tinubu and a powerful section of the northern aristocracy, there is no love lost. The economic hardship is brutal, the insecurity unrelenting, but that is not the real grievance. The real […]

Why a strong body is the edge you can’t afford to ignore, by Tochi Okafor

Why a strong body is the edge you can’t afford to ignore, by Tochi Okafor

Physical fitness is one of the most valuable assets any human being can  possess. Yet, it’s often overlooked until a health scare or a sudden limitation reminds us of its importance. When I talk about physical fitness, I’m not referring to six-pack abs or a magazine-cover physique. I’m talking about the ability of your body […]

Habits that disgrace us are not Trump-made, by Azu Ishiekwene

Habits that disgrace us are not Trump-made, by Azu Ishiekwene

There’s no need to obsess over what US President Donald Trump said about Nigeria being disgraced or his threat to attack fast, viciously, and sweetly with blazing guns. He has perfected the art of blowing hot and cold, perhaps more hot than cold. Yet, his unstable nature is rarely foolish; he’s a controlled bully, driven by […]