Hi there! You do know that right now digital communication dominates and student writing increasingly reflects social media patterns, don’t you? This is a pertinent reason to pay attention to the fundamentals of paragraph development. In this article, I present you with practical strategies for improving your own writing. I’ll begin by exploring the need […]

In my previous article, I discussed the history of democracy and traced its evolution from the ancient Greek city-states democracy and Roman republics. At that time, integrity and character were major bedrocks upon which democracy was founded.  Now, there are some nations whose constitutions do not make integrity a precondition for getting into elective offices. In […]

The manner the Northern political establishment, represented especially by governors of the far North and most of their legislators, have reacted to the introduction of the tax reform bills explains why President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of the removal of petrol subsidy within hours of his assumption of duty as president on May 29 last year, should […]

This is not the kind of material I want to be writing at this time but necessity has placed it upon me to do so, in case somebody finds it useful and may want to act for the good of society.  Writing technology can sometimes place the writer at that hyper level of fantasy where you […]

“Where premises are misunderstood inferences must be unsound”-James Bryce IN general, the methodology of so cial or political discourses in Nigeria must not be allowed to be driven or dictated by unsubstantiated premises. In like manner, the calls for the review of the Constitution should be dictated by the viewpoints and interests of the generality […]

The furore raised by Dr Abati’s commentary has unfortunately, but not unsurprisingly, led to the usual ethnic finger pointing, with very few commentators making any effort to go beyond the emotionalism that beclouded the issue.  What T.O.S Benson was reported to have said is a common accusation or stereotype against the Igbos. I am, of course, […]

In reflecting on Nigeria’s leadership journey, Bishop Matthew Kukah, a Catholic priest, activist, and philosopher, delivers a searing observation: “Almost every leader who came to power did so by accident.” With these words, he stirred a hornets’ nest, igniting a spirited discourse on the nation’s perennial struggle with leadership. Kukah’s critique strikes a resonant chord with […]

From last week, continues the  narrative on the appointments of Nigerian ambassadors over the years, beginning with the first set or  pioneer ambassadors which included  Chief Jaja Wachuku  Chief Jaja Anucha Ndubuisi Wachuku  (1 January 1918 – 7 November 1996) was a Pan-Africanist and a statesman, lawyer, politician, diplomat and humanitarian. He was the first Speaker […]

In the roaring 1970s, the nationalist fervent was at a feverish pitch in the country and, the Pan- Africanist and independence fires were tearing   through Mozambique, Angola, Guinea Bissau, Cape Verde, Zimbabwe and   Western Sahara. Also, there was fire in Soweto. Our politics   was    positively   influenced   by people like Samora Machel, Ruth First, Nelson and […]

By Johnson Agwu On 20 October 2024, I was gloomy. It was four years since the #EndSARS protests by Nigerian Youths against police brutality and the bloody reprisals that followed in its wake. I scrolled my phone with intention of exiting the #EndSARS sorrows. Instead, I scrolled unto premium tears.  On Premium Times, I stumbled on […]

“All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies” – Dr Arbuthnot, 1667-1735, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 191.  Note: This article started on the day of the Ondo State election. The result was not surprising. “You can’t beat something with nothing”. PDP is now nothing. Obong Victor Attah, a former governor […]

A leader should endeavour to correct certain policies that are criticised while a few criticisms that are made in bad faith are best ignored

Our forefathers ha¬d ways of passing messages to their children way back in history. An African Proverb says, “Look for a dark (black) goat in the day time because you may not (easily ) find it in the night”. Meaning, “You should always order your goals and follow them before it is too late to […]

Brethren,  you are welcome to the last month of the year 2024. Even as the year remains,  30 days to phase out, you can still benefit from the Word of the 11th hour which can also be called the last minute miracle. It is the Word that moves you from the current position to a […]

On Monday November 25th, I gave a Keynote Address at a national summit on Addressing Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutionsin Nigeria, organised by Alliances for Africa,in partnership with Center of Gender Directors in Nigerian Universities and supported by Co-Impact.  This is an abridged version of my speech. I thank the organisers of this Summit for […]