Olu of Warri’s fifth Anniversary: It’s about culture, homecoming, empowerment – Lawrence Wilbert
As the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, marks his fifth year on the throne, activities are being held across the kingdom to celebrate the anniversary and promote the culture, identity and development of the Itsekiri people. In this interview, the Agura Tete of Warri Kingdom, Chief Lawrence Wilbert, speaks on the significance of the […]
N712bn too small for airport upgrade, N3trn required – Aligbe
“I have seen graphics, I have seen designs. But what will be the capacity of that terminal in five years or two years?”
GMOs’re disguised economic colonisation tools —Prof Amua
Professor Qrisstuberg Amua is the Vice-Chancellor of the Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology. Amua, who is also the Executive Director of the Centre for Food Safety and Agricultural Research, CEFSAR.
Natasha’s appeal revealed no court order for recall – Akpabio’s aide
In this interview, Sir Kenny Okolugbo, media strategist and consultant to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, addresses the controversy surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, her alleged forceful return to the Senate, and the allegations against the Senate President.
Why we want to use goat rearing, drone technology to transform lives – Slater
Slater Christopher is the Founder of Solicitude Beyond Borders Foundation. In this interview, Christopher speaks on what the foundation does, its partnership with Obidient Movement and how the strategies it has put in place to empower Nigerian underprivileged kids and unemployed youths. Excerpts: Can you tell us what the foundation does? We are into basic […]
Women attempting career in tech, don’t wait to feel ready, just start – Adebowale, TD Africa’s TecHERdemy graduate
Afolashade Adebowale, a graduate of the Data Science track, was one of the 400 young women selected to participate in TecHERdemy
Sonny Okosun still lives in us — Widow
“While I was reading it for him, he said he was thirsty and demanded for water. But the doctors said I should not give him water. With a touch of regret in his face, he asked…”
Youth must act now to undo decades of environmental neglect — Ben Ugbana
By Elizabeth Osayande Mr. Ben Ugbana co-founded Planet Pulse Nigeria, a social enterprise committed to promoting environmental awareness and responsibility among young people in Nigeria. In this interview with Elizabeth Osayande, he discusses how the youth can take the lead in reversing the environmental damage caused by decades of neglect. Excerpts. Tell us about Planet […]
From Obscurity to Limelight: Adebowale built, sold fintech firm before 26
By Ephraim Oseji Adebowale Oparinu’s journey defies convention; from launching his first company as an undergraduate to building and exiting myStash, an innovative fintech startup, all by age 25. At just 21, he became the youngest Nigerian selected for the U.S. Department of State’s Mandela Washington Fellowship in 2019. Today, he combines entrepreneurship with impact, […]
2027: Coalition formidable in theory, not sure-footed — Olu Fasan
DR Olu Fasan, a journalist, economist, lawyer and academic, who turns 65, today, was born on July 24, 1960, the year that Nigeria gained independence from Britain….
If Ojukwu had failed to declare Biafra war, he would have been killed — ABC Nwosu
“If Ojukwu had failed to respond once the shots rang out at Gakem, people would have got rid of Ojukwu – they would have killed him”
