Globacom: Championing technology, innovations and exceptional value in the telecom sector
By KAYODE AKINYEMI When Globacom Nigeria Limited (Glo) made its debut in the Nigerian market in 2003, not much expectation was placed on it as a late arrival into the telecommunications space owing to the first movers’ advantage earlier enjoyed by two foreign mobile telecom firms that had entered in 2001. The odds were heavily stacked […]
Ferdinand Agu: Sunset at noon
By SAM NWAOBASI August 4, 2011 was a Thursday. I had gone to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to see the SGF on the directive of my benefactor, Sen. Ken Nnamani. Before I was ushered in to see the SGF, his then secretary, whom everybody called ‘Auty Kate’ on […]
Testimonials
Testimonials The itinerant drummers have gone home. Gone also are the dancers and the guests – invited and uninvited. So are the revelers and the army of spectators. Now it is fit and proper to pay tribute to four eminent Nigerians whose exploits ring loud beyond these shores after the huge celebrations that greeted their […]
Baaroyin Ajibola Ogunshola: 80 Cheers to an Extraordinary Life
By Ayokunle Ogunshola No matter one’s level of despair about the state of Nigerian politics and society, there remainin the country exemplary people who remind one concretely of a Nigerian virtuousness that once existed whole and undaunted. Their presence also rekindles – from time to time – one’s hope for a Nigeria that might yet […]
Kongi at 90
By Louis Odion Yes, take a glimpse at this photograph. You would probably imagine, momentarily, a model among the bevy paraded by, say, the popular ritzy GQ magazine. If so, well, you just fell for a disguise. Now, take a closer look. Strip that bucket hat and you will behold, in its luxuriant bloom, that familiar hoary […]
EDO 2024: The Odds Favor Olumide Akpata
By Ediri Ejoh As the Edo State governorship election draws closer, the political landscape is charged with anticipation and diverse sentiments. Among the candidates, one name stands out: Barrister Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party. His candidacy brings a fresh wave of optimism and promise, resonating strongly with the electorate. Here, we delve into the factors […]
