By Randy Igali The word patriot is derived from the Greek word “patriots,” which simply mean “of one’s father.” According to the Merriam-Webster, the word entered the English lexicon through the French word “patrite,” which means “fellow countryman.” In 1912, J. R. Miller, aptly described the situation when patriots are made. According to Miller, times […]

By Stephen Adewale This rejoinder is a response to a column that graced the pages of the Nigerian Tribune on March 16, 2025, titled “Nasir El-Rufai and the Philosophy of Nothing.” The piece was penned by Festus Adedayo, one of my cherished wordsmiths, a maestro of prose whose pen drips with both wit and wisdom. […]

By OBIOTIKA TOOCHUKWU Sensitivity is the vibe and inspiration that lies within each and every created being. Most times we choose to mull or numb the promptings to address a particular challenge or re-invent an object, idea due to a pressing necessity. Thomas Edison who invented the electric light bulb, motion picture camera, amongst other things, […]

By IKE WILLIE-NWOBU  As challenges in Nigeria have mounted, everything the country holds dear has come under vicious attack. Family life, societal values, communal living, education, national ethics, and indeed everything the country cherishes has been mercilessly scrutinised. Perhaps, as Nigeria has struggled to adjust to the rising dysfunction, nothing has come under more pressure than […]

By Taminu Yakubu Throughout history, leadership has never been measured by mere occupancy of office but by the ability to act decisively in the face of disorder. From the ancient philosopher-kings of Plato’s Republic, tasked with safeguarding justice, to Sun Tzu’s Art of War, which emphasizes preemptive action against internal threats, it has been clear that […]