Asa performed at the opening ceremony of the Games. Her rendition of the National Anthem was the best I have ever heard

In 2023, I cast my vote for Tinubu, eyes wide open, heart half-hoping. Yet now, I confess— he has let me down. I knew it wasn’t the Yoruba’s turn. I saw the arrogance in Emilokan — a brazen affront to equity’s call. Still, I backed him. I backed him after rooting for Amaechi in the […]

The whole world, not just the Catholic or the Christian faithful, welcomed the announcement of the new Pope with joy and possibly expectation. The euphoria that surrounded this announcement as captured by the media, cut across race and religion. It was the joy of a world searching for a true, non-partisan, non- sectarian leadership. In […]

When Senator Orji Uzor Kalu sought out reporters last Tuesday to admire his new dress sprinkled with President Bola Tinubu’s second-term campaign insignia, it only reminded one of the fervour little children have for their Christmas or Sallah clothes. For Orji Kalu, it was certainly not Christmas. The last genuine Christmas festivity for him was […]

President Bola Tinubu must task the Vice President with the job of making Borno State calm again. Professor Babagana Zulum deserves commendation for braving difficult conditions in search of normalcy. We all need Maiduguri to be peaceful, like in the past. The problem I have with Kanuri leaders is that they have not been able […]