The 9/11 that never happened: What Britain saved the world from
TWENTY-FIVE years after the planes struck America, the most frightening part of 9/11 may not be what the terrorists achieved, but what they originally intended to achieve - and what intelligence agencies have since learned to prevent.
The Uromi killings
By NICK DAZANG Sixteen hunters, on their way from Port Harcourt to Kano, for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, were intercepted at Uromi, Edo State, and were cruelly lynched. Naturally, the lynching occasioned a national outrage. Rarely have Nigerians, across strata and spectra, been so unanimous and clarion in their indignation. This lynching was not only barbaric, it […]
Jonathan: Remembering watershed moment for Nigeria’s democracy
By IKECHUKWU EZE In the annals of Nigeria’s political history, few moments stand out as defining turning points for democracy. One such moment occurred on March 31, 2015, exactly ten years ago. That was when then-President Goodluck Jonathan placed a phone call to his rival, Muhammadu Buhari, conceding defeat even before the final results were officially […]
Ayo Olukanni: The People’s Ambassador, steps forward
I was a teenager when I first met Ayoola Lawrence Oluwole Olukanni, one of the most politically conscious, perceptive, charismatic and efficient African ambassadors I have ever known. I had joined a radical student organisation, the Alliance of Progressive Students, ALPS, in the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU. That decision changed my […]
Unlocking potential: Convergence of AI, New Era for insurance operators in Africa
By ADE ADESOKAN In the rapidly evolving landscape of the insurance industry, a profound transformation is unfolding—one that balances cutting-edge technological innovation with the irreplaceable human touch. At the forefront of this revolution stands Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation, demonstrating how strategic leadership can harmonise advanced technological capabilities with deep human expertise. Undoubtedly, the insurance sector is experiencing […]
From student to Deputy Speaker: Kalu’s day of glory at UNICAL
It was a day for scholars from the ivory towers, elites, and political juggernauts to gather.
