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Teacher donates salary to Kano governor! By Tonnie Iredia

Teacher donates salary to Kano governor! By Tonnie Iredia

In many developing societies where deficiencies in infrastructural facilities increase by the day, it is difficult to bridge the gap between the government and the people. Although many theorists are now around to preach terminologies such as the use of strategic communication in public enlightenment, citizens are unable to see any improvement in their living […]

His grace is sufficient, by Funmi Komolafe

His grace is sufficient, by Funmi Komolafe

Beloved, we thank God that has kept us alive to witness the fifth month of the year.  Glory be to God. Some clerics refer to the month of May as the month of Grace.   Could it be because the word Grace is a five-letter word? I don’t have the answer but the   Grace of God is […]

Nigeria cannot grow in darkness, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Nigeria cannot grow in darkness, by Stephanie Shaakaa

No nation has ever powered its way into greatness by learning to live with darkness. Electricity is not one of those crises a country can postpone and survive indefinitely. It sits at the foundation of every modern economy, quietly determining whether a nation expands or stagnates, whether ambition translates into production or remains only aspiration. That is […]

ODEGBAMI: 1984 – Best and worst year of my football career

ODEGBAMI: 1984 – Best and worst year of my football career

The only continental club trophy that Nigeria had not won by 1984 was the African Championship Clubs Cup. A few clubs had got to the finals, or close to it, and faltered.  In 1984, IICC Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan were probably the best team on the African continent, parading an awesome squad of goal […]

How Mike Adenuga inspires beyond wealth, by Onochie Anibeze

How Mike Adenuga inspires beyond wealth, by Onochie Anibeze

Chief Mike Adenuga Jr. is certainly not the only wealthy man in Nigeria. So why is it that, year after year, his birthday sparks an outpouring of heartfelt celebration unlike any other? It’s not just about money or fame. In fact, if you read the tributes, you’ll notice something striking—people rarely dwell on his riches. That’s not […]

ADC Crisis: The untold winners of Supreme Court verdict, by Emmanuel Aziken

ADC Crisis: The untold winners of Supreme Court verdict, by Emmanuel Aziken

The decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria to remit the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) back to the trial court may, at first glance, appear like a procedural outcome. However, beneath the surface lies a profound reaffirmation of democratic principles and a subtle but significant boost to Nigeria’s multiparty system. At the heart […]

Is there a tit for tat going on? By Muyiwa Adetiba

Is there a tit for tat going on? By Muyiwa Adetiba

Some four years ago, when the then candidate Bola Tinubu felt hemmed in by friends and foes alike and saw his political ambition to become the President of the country slipping away, he made the famous ‘Emi l’okan’ statement at a gathering of APC faithful in Ogun State. It was a statement which bewildered many people, including, […]

Otti finds his niche, by Emeka Obasi

Otti finds his niche, by Emeka Obasi

With the current leadership deficit facing the country, Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti believes the best way out is for competent people to jump into the murky water of politics instead of crying buckets over non performance. Otti was a banker, rising to the enviable position of Managing Director before veering into politics. So far, he […]