I was a girl sold for the price of a used motorcycle at 17
There is a particular kind of silence that settles over a village when the rains fail and the yams come up stunted and grey.
Insecurity: What is Ribadu doing?
When the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, was appointed as Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, NSA, by President Bola Tínubu a few months ago, many doubted his capability and capacity to tackle the myriad of security problems facing the country.
Tinubu’s Presidency in 30 days: Increased hardships, rising hopes!
The Tinubu Presidency in 30 days is impacting individuals, businesses and the economy in an inescapable way, driven by a double-barreled liberalization policies.
Ibori; $15m bribery allegation and Obasanjo’s stories
Ribadu claimed in his London statement that he never questioned Ibori over the alleged bribery, because he enjoyed immunity until he left office on May 29, 2007. If so, why didn’t the EFCC raise that question when an investigation team questioned Ibori on 4th July 2007 or even at Ibori’s arrest?
Editors, Owerri and remembrances of “Nkwobi”
The newly emplaced Eze Anaba-led national executive of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, is expected to impact the body within the next two years, before the next biennial convention.
Expectations high as Tinubu, INEC mount defence of election in court
Now that the petitioners have closed their cases at the Presidential Election Petition Court, (PEPC), one can only wonder what strategy the respondents would employ to defend the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu’s presidency.
Cigarette Graphic Health Warnings: ‘I know nothing about govt’s anti-smoking rule’
From June 23, 2023 a new set of graphic health warnings is expected to appear on cigarette packs
Peter Enahoro: Power must be taken away from people who squandered it
And then Lugard started it by saying there is no money in the north, let’s take the surplus from the south and use it.
SDG 5: NAMA, others lament low participation of women in aviation industry
The low percentage in the engagement of women in the Aviation industry is one of the factors working against progress in the sector.
The brawl by Sudan’s Generals and Implications for Nigeria
With air strikes in Khartoum, Darfur, and other cities of Sudan resuming just hours after the ceasefire, one would only wonder what next to expect in the conflict-torn country.
Increasing efforts to ensure food security in Morocco
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The Kingdom of Morocco is an interesting place, its tourism potential, natural resources and proximity to Europe give the country a strategic position for economic progress. Agriculture also plays a major role in the country’s economy; with continuous and sustainable growth in the sector making reasonable contributions to Morocco’s GDP. […]
