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Ulayi’s new book explores social security as driver of national development

Ulayi’s new book explores social security as driver of national development

By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Emmanuel Ulayi’s 2026 treatise, Rethinking Social Security in Nigeria: Role of the NSITF, makes a timely and compelling case for elevating social security from a welfare afterthought to a core strategy for national development. The book is arranged into 16 chapters under the following subheadings: Social Security and Social Protection in Context, […]
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Kudos to a captivating, simply priceless book of knowledge

Kudos to a captivating, simply priceless book of knowledge

The words engaging, real, heart warming, soul searching and simply captivating best describes this well packaged book of knowledge on realistic daily living. One of the best inspirational and eye opening books I have ever read.

Thumps up to a simply written, little big book

Thumps up to a simply written, little big book

Tesh is a student of God’s Word and it shows. She has put together a book of inspirational, faith lifting and instructive quotes for the reader. They find their source in Scripture but I believe Tesh is also sharing based on her own experiences. She knows God by herself and it shows. That’s what I like the most I think.

Chronicles of a polluted region

Chronicles of a polluted region

At a time when the debauchery of youths which has resulted into total mental breakdown, gross involvement in all manner of vices, is at an alarming stage, it’s heart-warming to know that there are still few remnant committed to leading a good life.

Review: The missing link to true democracy

Review: The missing link to true democracy

Democracy as a system of government is defined as government of the people, for the people and by the people. But what has been a subject of debate for years is the type of democracy that is practiced in Nigeria. Is Nigeria practicing true democracy or not? To some it is, but to others it is not so, as candidates are imposed upon the parties, people are not given the chance to nominate or elect the people of their choice but those favoured etc. While it remains true that Nigeria is governed by democratically elected leaders at the federal and state levels, Nigeria is yet to institutionalise democracy after a century of existence as a political entity.

Yoruba Lalokun, promoting indigenous language in  Nigeria

Yoruba Lalokun, promoting indigenous language in Nigeria

When Adesewa Oyinkansola, student of Yaba College of Technology Secondary School, performed two poems in Yoruba language to the delight of the audience at the quarterly cultural programme, Yoruba Lakotun, the applause that followed proved that her dexterity was highly appreciated.