Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition
By TUNDE RAHMAN A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders, who were on opposite sides during the 2023 election cycle, were seen […]
The making of the peoples’ parliament
By ANIETIE EKONG ON his inauguration on June 13, 2023 as the President of the 10th Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio had left no one in doubt that the 10th Assembly would work to promote the interest and wellbeing of the Nigerian people. Senator Akpabio affirmed that his leadership shall be inclusive, that his shall be a […]
Senator Ede Dafinone: One Year of Excellence in the Red Chamber
By Edesiri Ofomala Senator Dafinone’s first year in office is marked by a tireless work ethic, a deep understanding of the legislative process, and a commitment to delivering results for the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District. The 10th Senate was inaugurated in the red chamber of the National Assembly on Tuesday, 13th June […]
Artificial Intelligence and the African Continent: A case for the indigenous intelligence
Like the mirrors shown to our great grandfathers that made them negotiate our future, gave out our oracles, sculptures and artefacts, and sold us into slavery, it is now a phase of intellectual sabotage
Tinubu isn’t the only president to stumble, it’s human
Today, President Bola Tinubu was seen struggling with his flowing agbada, causing a misstep as he climbed into the back of a parade vehicle at Eagles Square, during the commemoration of the June 12 Democracy Day. However, he is far from the only world leader to have taken a visible fall. Here are other memorable political falls or trips.
TB Joshua, a phenomenon in the mystery of universe
There is something quite extraordinary and intriguing about TEMITOPE BALOGUN JOSHUA the Prophet!
The will to render good service in a democracy
In Nigeria, sadly, over the last two to three decades, there has been a dismal deterioration in the provision of good service in governance
When will it be our Turn?
By OLUDAYO TADE KABIRU, my customer, sells pepper in one of the popular food markets in Ibadan. The quantity of red pepper (ata rodo) and tomatoes that I bought at N6,000 naira about a month ago was bought at N18, 000 just before writing this piece. Kabiru lamented that as things become more expensive, his gains […]
Arrogance of a presidential spokesperson
By BENSON UPAH The Federal Government’s attitude and response to the on-going national minimum wage negotiation as presented by Bayo Onanuga, the Presidential spokesperson, are both callous, insensitive and misguided. Onanuga describes Labour’s demand as “unserious, unrealistic [and]… outlandish”, adding: “I don’t foresee any government either the federal, state or local government council spending all […]
National Anthems: Purpose and practice
By Dan Izevbaye, Kunle Adeniran and John Ayoade A NATIONAL Anthem is one of the instruments of modern government. The lyrics are typically approved by the government and people as correctly expressing their history and national aspirations. It normally serves as an embellishment of the national personality to create national pride and endear the nation […]
June 12: World Day Against Child Labour; a call to protect and empower our future
An estimated 160 million children worldwide are stuck in various types of work that steal their childhood, education, and potential.
CAR Prime Minister on draft law regulating activities of international NGOs
Felix Moloua, Prime Minister of the Central African Republic (CAR) has told Russia that hiß government will soon adopt a law tightening the regulation of foreign international NGOs
Ugochinyere’s Orlu State gambit
By CHEKWUBE NZOMIWU OVER the years, the people of the South-East geo-political zone have been clamouring for an additional state to bring them at par with the other five geo-political zones in the country. The North-East, North Central, South-South and South-West have six states each. The North-West has seven. Unfortunately, we have only five states in […]
Proliferation Of Vigilante Group: A time bomb waiting to explode
In the face of escalating insecurity plaguing Nigeria, a desperate populace has found itself at a crossroads, grappling with the failure of traditional security apparatuses to safeguard lives and property.
A Sleep with One Eye Closed: A review of Cheta Igbokwe’s Brother-Brother
Bedecked with wits, artistry and a riveting depth of spiritism, Cheta Igbokwe’s play, Brother Brother, embroils the audience in a heart-rending voyage of tragedy. Brother-Brother was staged for the first time in Nigeria at The New Arts Theatre, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, on March 6, 2024, months after the poignant masterpiece, Awele, premiered in the same venue. Underlying both plays is Igbokwe’s exceptional and deeply philosophical insight into mysticism, from which he churns out works that interrogate man’s spiritual essence and aggravates curiosity in the journeys of man beyond the physical.
Judicial mercenaries: A disgrace to the legal profession (2)
By SONNY ONYEGBULA From Friday continues the narrative, using examples of some decided cases, of the harm brought to bear on the judiciary by some unscrupulous judges through their wrong use of exparte orders *Afribank Nigeria Plc v. Akwa Ibom State Government (2009): The court warned that exparte orders should not be used to perpetuate injustice […]
